Worship with us this Sunday

Beginning this Sunday, worship with us inside or outside. 8:00am and 9:00am celebrations of the Holy Eucharist will be inside in the Nave. The 9:15am Wee Worship and 11:15am celebration of the Holy Eucharist will be outside in the Courtyard! We’re celebrating Earth Day by worshiping in God’s creation for the next few weeks. Bring a sweater and/or sunscreen and join us!
 
Out of consideration and caution in light of the rising case numbers of Covid, we’ll invite all who worship inside to wear a mask. 
 
Children and Youth Formation restart again this Sunday. To stay up to date on all family ministry events, sign up for the weekly newsletter here!
 
Ledlie’s sabbatical begins!
After delaying his sabbatical due to the pandemic, Ledlie finally begins his well earned sabbatical on May 1st. We pray that God's grace, protection and peace be with Sarah and Ledlie during their travels. 
 
God of grace, we thank you for the gifts of vision and leadership given in your servant Ledlie. We celebrate the years of his labor and rejoice in the blessings of his presence here at St. C's. As he departs on sabbatical, we pray that you fill his days with adventure and beauty. May he find deep refreshment and rest as he encounters you in new lands. And when the time comes, give him fresh eyes and an open heart for renewed vision. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen. 
News and Events
Forum: Science and Religion: An Armistice 
When: Sunday, April 24th at 10:15am in the Nave and livestreamed
Common wisdom holds that religion and science are somehow at odds with one another. This forum with the Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel means to reanimate some of the basic commitments in the life of faith and look closely at how faith interacts and is responsive to science. Also, the reverse! This forum means to reanimate some of the basic commitments in the life of science and look closely at how science interacts and is responsive to faith.
Refugee Response Ministry
St. Columba’s will soon have the opportunity to Live God's Love in a larger way. We rejoice in having the ability to support a second Afghan family. This coming weekend, members from our community will support the family in their move into a new apartment.

If you are interested in helping us set up their home, please go to columba.org/refugee-response-ministry and find a way to offer your time, talent, and/or treasure.

There will be events to welcome both families this spring, including a soccer and picnic event. Many people working together have brought us this far. We are grateful.
Rebuilding Together 2022
When: Saturday, April 30th 

Ryan McNavage and Susan Higgins met this year's client (Ms. Warren) in her home in Ward 8 (a 30 minute drive from St. Columba's) and are looking forward to repairing water damaged ceilings, replacing lots of outlets, fixing some faucets and drains, repairing some concrete, and more on Saturday, April 30! Are you able to help this year? If so, please fill in your details in the google form here. Once you submit your information you will be given the link to sign an online waiver for Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria. Feel free to reach out to Ryan McNavage or Susan Higgins with questions. 
Last Best Things: End-of-Life Planning For All Generations
When: Tuesdays in May, beginning May 10th from 7pm to 8:30pm on Zoom

A four-part series to help ground our thinking about death for ourselves and those we love in the sacred space of our deepest values as we honor death as the natural end of all lives. These meetings will prompt family discussions to help raise comfort levels about talking openly of these issues. Anyone interested in preparing for their own death or for a family member’s death is welcome to join us for one or all sessions. Topics will include funeral preparations, financial planning, and medical options, with all ith all discussions facilitated by professionals and led by Rev. Susan Flanders. Please register here and contact Michele Prince with any questions. 
A New Title - Missioner for Equity and Justice
 
During our annual performance review, it became clear that a different title would more accurately describe Cami Caudill’s ministry at St. Columba’s. Instead of Missioner for Community Engagement, her new title is Missioner for Equity and Justice. 

~ with deep gratitude for Cami and her ministry, Ledlie

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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.
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