Worship with us this Sunday
Join us for the 8:00am, 9:00am, or 11:15am Eucharist services - we’re back inside in the air conditioning! Wee Worship at 9:15am will continue to be held outside throughout the summer.
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If you’re feeling moved by the spirit to make a firm commitment to your faith through confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church, or begin the conversation, reach out to Joshua or Amy. We'd love to talk to you about the process.
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Forum Series: Protecting our Environment and Watershed Issues
When: Sunday, May 22nd 10:15am in the Great Hall; please note this will not be livestreamed
Jeanne Braha of Rock Creek Conservancy will speak about water and watershed issues in our area. Her organization works with DC and Montgomery County to protect the Rock Creek watershed. Please note that this forum will not be livestreamed.
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The Happiest Hour: Fellowship and Fun!
When: Friday, May 20th from 5-7pm
Start your weekend right! Join us in the courtyard on Friday, May 20th for fellowship and complimentary drinks and snacks from 5-7 pm. We will have some high school youth available to keep an eye on little-ish ones (no babies please) while they play on the playground. Bring a friend or two and get to know some fellow Columbans!
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Celebrating Diane Heath!
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Diane Heath's 25 years of service as Assistant Director of Music with a premier of The Silver Seraphim by Daniel E. Gawthrop, an organ composition commissioned by the people of St. Columba's to honor Diane's service as a teacher, performer, conductor, colleague, and friend. Following Sunday's premier, a video of The Silver Seraphim will be available on our YouTube channel.
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Volunteer Opportunity for all ages: Snacks for Friendship Place
Please consider preparing bags of snacks for our neighbors at the Friendship Place Welcome Center to give to their clients. The snack bags are to be delivered to Friendship Place at 4713 Wisconsin Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Details are in the signup genius link. Contact Penny Ray here with any questions. Sign up here.
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Opportunities with the Refugee Response Ministry
Thank you to the 50+ parishioners who helped us set up all three Afghan homes. Now that we're sponsoring three families, we need more volunteers. There are one-time opportunities--a trip to a museum or a holiday celebration--and ongoing tasks--job searches or English improvement. If you're interested in supporting our work, send an email to Refugee Response Ministry Chair, Keri Piester, at keri.piester@gmail.com or send an email to refugee.response@columba.org.
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Become a Columba Crew leader!
As we wrap up this program year, planning is well underway for next year! Starting this Sunday, there will be a board in the Common and at Wee Worship so you can sign up to be a leader in a Columba Crew class next year!
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What is Columba Crew? Our Sunday morning program (because no one wants to go to school on Sunday!) for kids to wonder and explore God, Bible stories, love, service and everything that makes us Christians. Kids will meet in 3 classes: 3s and 4s; K and 1st; and 2nd and 3rd.
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What do leaders do? Work in teams of four adults to share the lesson with a class of kids. Leaders sign up for a slot in one class for a 6-8 week unit (approximately September - October or November - December).
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Do I have to be Biblical scholar to be a leader? No! That's why you'll be a leader and not a teacher. You'll have a chance to wonder and learn even as you share a lesson from a detailed plan.
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How will I know what to do? Leaders will meet before each unit for a luncheon/training to get to know their team and learn about the lessons that will be covered and how to work with kids in our setting.
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How do we keep our St. C's kids safe? All leaders must complete a leader information form (new) and Safeguarding God's Children - child abuse prevention training online.
If you won't be at church and want to sign up or if you have any questions, you can reach Katie here.
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Sermons, Daily Breads, and Faith Stories are available as podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe!
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Did you know...
Did you know that all of the cups (yes, the ones we use for lemonade, coffee, and water on Sundays) as well as the plates and silverware, we use are COMPOSTABLE? We have designated bins throughout the church where we can place appropriate items in their respective bins. Each week a compost service picks up 30 gallons of compost from St. Columba's. We are grateful for your support in this endeavor to create zero waste.
St. Columba's Environment Committee provides opportunities for caring for God’s holy creation: to preserve, protect, restore, enjoy and heal the planet; to live ecologically, both as individuals and as a church. Visit their webpage to learn more.
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Our pastoral team is here to help with everything: emergencies, spiritual guidance and direction, and conversation. Visit this page or contact the Pastoral Team for more information. |
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Weekly drop-in Bible studies
Sunday Bible Study - 10:15am - with David Griswold - via Zoom and in room 212. Contact the session leader for more information.
Wednesday Bible & Book Study - 10:00am - with David Griswold. Always open to new or periodic participants. Contact the session leader for call-in instructions.
Thursday Morning Bible Study - weekly at
9 am via Zoom. Contact Jon McBride for call-in instructions.
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How to Find us Online
Need a crash course in finding things online?
Here are some helpful links ...
#ColumbaDailyBread
Click here for an archive of #ColumbaDailyBread inspirations or find them on St. C's YouTube Channel. #PassTheBread and join the conversation by including #ColumbaDailyBread in your social media posts.
St. C's Nursery School
For live events, go to the Nursery School's Facebook page.
Zoom Video Conferencing When looking to join a Zoom meeting, contact the meeting leader by email and ask for the meeting link and meeting ID number. Passwords may be required. Note: You may opt to join the meeting via telephone also, by using the call-in telephone number.
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