Worship with us this Sunday
We’re now on our summer Sunday schedule through Labor Day! Join us for services:
8 am (inside)
9:15 am (Wee Worship outside)
10:30 am (inside)
An opportunity to ask for healing prayer is available this Sunday at the 10:30 liturgy during Communion. Prayers for yourself or another are welcome. Enter through the flower room door to the right of the altar.
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Register for Children, Youth, and Music Programs
Faith and music programs for children and youth will begin again in early September. It's now time to sign your child(ren) up so we know whom to expect! Children ages 3 - 3rd grade will sign up for Columba Crew; children in 4th and 5th grade will sign up for Quest45; youth in 6-8th grades will sign up for Basecamp and youth in 9-12th grades will sign up for Summit. There is a choir for children in grades K to 12th grade! Primary choir is for K-2nd, Children's choir is for 3rd - 6th grades and Gallery choir is for grades 7-12th. Find more information and the signup links here.
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Tonight: Ministry to migrants bussed from our southern border: informational meeting
When: Thursday, August 11th at 7pm on Zoom
Our country has struggled to offer a compassionate response to the arrival of thousands of migrants and asylum-seekers along our southern border, many of whom are fleeing from violence, persecution and hardship in troubled places.
Now, the border has come to Washington, DC and vulnerable neighbors are on our doorstep.
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Sticks-In-Stitches
When: Saturday, August 13th from 10am-12pm, room 206
Do any form of needlework? Come join us - any kind of stick in any kind of stitch. It's a great way to get to know others who share a common interest. Work on either your current project, or join us in knitting or crocheting scarves, hats, shawls, or squares to join in lap blankets and afghans to donate. Limited yarn supply and needles available for free.
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Calling all kids! Watermelon and Water Play
When: Sundays, August 14th and 28th at 10am
Join us in the courtyard following Wee-Worship for Watermelon and Waterplay on Sunday August 14th and Sunday August 28th. As soon as we can get the chairs put away, we can set up the sprinklers for some fun!
Opportunity with the Refugee Response Ministry - Are you planning to attend Watermelon and Water Play following Wee Worship on Aug 14 and/or 28? If so, at that event, would you be willing to introduce your children to the Afghan children we sponsor? They are 3, 4, and 6. You will enjoy meeting their parents as well. St Columba’s can arrange their transportation to St C's. An easy, short, and fun get-together. Let Keri Piester (keri.piester@gmail.com) or Catherine Bruno (sheehanbruno@yahoo.com) if you can provide this hospitality.
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Summer Concert Series: King Street Bluegrass (rescheduled!)
When: Sunday, August 21st at 7pm
Bring a chair or blanket and join us in the courtyard at 7 pm on Sunday, August 21st as award-winning King Street Bluegrass brings a little country to our summer concert series with familiar bluegrass country, Americana, and original tunes. It's sure to be a great evening! The concert is free, and the playground will be open, so kids can explore while enjoying the music.
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Want to sing this summer?
Summer Singers is a pick-up choir that forms each Sunday during the summer to learn and sing special music for that morning’s worship. The group gathers in the music room at 9:45 am for a quick warm-up, and then prepares an offertory anthem to share at the 10:30 am nave service. Singers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join the Summer Singers each Sunday continuing through the first week in September, or on any Sunday you are available!
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Vestry Nominating Committee Announced
Dear St. Columbans:
It is time again to gather nominations for candidates to stand for vestry and we need your help!
First, we are pleased to announce that the vestry has approved a Nominating Committee which is working to identify and present new candidates for vestry:
Jim Barnett
Farleigh Earhart
Elizabeth Haile
Amy Howe
Martha Kaiser
Michelle Radcliffe
Molly Reynolds
Frank Trinity
Co-Chairs:
Alix Guerrier
Emily Lawson
Second, we invite you to participate in the process! Please submit the names of parishioners you believe should serve St. Columba's as a member of the vestry together with a brief statement of support.
Thanks!
Alix and Emily
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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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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 Morning Bible Study - weekly at 9:30am in room 212 and on Zoom. Contact David Griswold for call-in instructions.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study - weekly at
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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