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.
 
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.
 
And not this week, but the week after is Pentecost - and the week after that is Columba Day and the week after that is Trinity Sunday and the beginning of our summer schedule! Here’s a handy guide to timings and celebrations, and we hope to see you there!
 
June 5: Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday) and Bishop’s Visit
8 am (inside)
9:15 am Wee Worship (outside) with Baptisms 
11:15 am (inside) with Confirmation/Reception/Reaffirmations 

June 12: Columba Day
8 am (inside) 
9:15 am Wee Worship (inside)
10 am - 1 pm brunch (outside; rain location: Great Hall) 
11:15 am (inside)

June 19: Trinity Sunday and Summer Schedule Begins
8 am (inside)
9:15 am (Wee Worship outside)
10:30 am (inside)
News and Events
The Bishop is Coming for Pentecost!
When: Sunday, June 5

Join us Sunday, June 5 as we celebrate Pentecost with a visit from Bishop Mariann Budde. She’ll be telling the Pentecost story at the 9:15 am Wee Worship service and confirming and receiving candidates into the Episcopal Church at the 11:15 service. The Bishop only visits about once every three years, so we hope to see you there!
Columba Day
When: Sunday, June 12

It’s Columba Day! Come celebrate with brunch, fellowship and fun! Get your tickets now! Brunch begins at 10 am and will be served until 1:00.
Come say hi at Capital Pride!
When: Sunday, June 12, 12pm-7pm on Pennsylvania Ave between 3rd and 7th

St. Columba’s will have a booth at the Capital Pride festival! We’ll be wearing St. Columba’s gear and handing out materials that explain our dedication to Living God’s Love by promoting inclusion and justice. If you’ll be at the festival, come say hi! While St. C’s doesn’t need any volunteers for our table, Capital Pride is still seeking some - check out their volunteer opportunities here.
Celebrating Diane Heath

Last Sunday, we celebrated 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. Watch the video on our YouTube page.
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.
News from our three Afghan refugee families

All three of our sponsored families are settling in and beginning their American lives. We are grateful. Some recent highlights include:

  • Mawladad Khani is working at the Silver Diner in Cathedral Heights
  • Hasanat Basery started 1st grade and Marwa Amini started kindergarten at the same school in Silver Spring
  • Three adults are taking intensive English classes.

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.
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!
 
  • 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. 

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

Sermons, Daily Breads, and Faith Stories are available as podcasts on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe!
Ministry Highlight: Lay Eucharistic Ministers and Lay Readers

Each Sunday, Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) assist the clergy during communion by serving the chalices of wine. LEMs use an online system to sign up for the services that work best for their schedule and training is provided. Being a LEM is a wonderful way to participate in the life of St C’s. Contact Sara Glenn at lems@columba.org for more information or to join the team.

Lay Readers are responsible for reading scripture and leading the Prayers of the People. After an initial training session, readers are assigned to one of four teams that serve about once a month. Would you like to join this team? If you are interested, give it a try over the summer. Contact Joshua Daniel (jdaniel@columba.org) for more information.
Upcoming Memorial Services

Gabriele Simon Leverich (1938-2022) - memorial service on June 2 at 11 am in the Nave with reception to follow in the Common
May God bless you and protect you
May God show favor and be generous to you
May God show you kindness and grant you peace

Thank you to all who joined us for last night's candelight vigil.

To our St. Columba's Nursery School teachers, staff, students and families- we are sending our love, deep gratitude, strength and blessings of courage to you all in the days ahead.
Engage
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.
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.
Gathering


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