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)
News and Events
Refugee Response Ministry: Opportunity for Fun!

Have you been looking for a new way to Live God's Love? The three Afghan families we are sponsoring are anxious to get to know our city and our history. Christina and Roger Sprague recently took the Khani family to the National Mall. Two of the families have said they would love to visit the zoo. Would you like to accompany one of the young families to a favorite site?

Contact Keri Piester (keri.piester@gmail.com) or Catherine Bruno (sheehanbruno@yahoo.com) to set up a date for an outing. It will be much appreciated and fun!
Justice Arts Coalition Exhibit
When: Tuesday, August 9th from 7-9pm

Please join the Justice Arts Coalition (JAC) at St. Columba's on Tuesday, August 9, from 7-9 pm, at an exhibit of art created by incarcerated artists. Participants can share feedback and encouragement with the artists through hand-written letters, which JAC will send to the artists. Please visit our website for more information and register here.
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. 

Join us for a Zoom informational meeting on Thursday, August 11, at 7:00pm to see how you can help live God’s love to neighbors in need of welcome. For more information, click here and register here to receive the Zoom link.
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!
Become a Columba Crew leader!
 
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 a 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.
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!

Questions? Contact Anne Timpane.
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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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 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
10 am via Zoom. Contact David Griswold 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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