Worship with us 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! This is the last week we’ll be outside so bring a sweater and/or sunscreen and join us!
Children and youth Sunday morning formation (Columba Crew, Quest45, Basecamp and Summit) will have their last gatherings of the program year this Sunday!
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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: Washington Interfaith Network and Green Housing
When: Sunday, May 15th 10:15am in the Nave
Community organizer Sidra Siddiqui will discuss what Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) is doing to bring affordable, healthy, safe, clean, and green housing to Ward 3. Barbara Briggs, a volunteer on WIN’s environmental team, will also report on finding gas leaks all over the city. Please note that this forum will not be livestreamed.
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Mother’s Group Potluck in the Courtyard
When: Monday, May 16th 7:30pm-9pm
Bring a dish to share and invite a friend- you do not have to have been to a Mother's Group gathering before. We look forward to welcoming you! RSVP to Martha Kaiser and let her know what you would like to bring.
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“The Book of Joy” Book Group
When: Every other Tuesday beginning May 17 at 6:50pm on Zoom
Read and discuss "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with St. C's twice-monthly Tuesday book group, led by Deacon David Griswold, beginning May 17 on Zoom, 6:50 to 8pm. Read more about the book from Ledlie's Easter sermon: The redemptive love of God revealed in Easter does not remove pain or sin or death – clearly. But it does reveal the way of salvation whereby we can live in pain, with sin, and death, yet live with love, forgiveness, joy, and yes – new life. Some years ago, Archbishop Desmond Tutu traveled to Dharamsala to spend a week with the Dalai Lama in celebration of the latter’s eightieth birthday. The Book of Joy recounts their time together – a mix of wisdom, beauty, and a lot of laughter! Each spoke of this tension – holding suffering with compassion as the way to joy – and redemption.
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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, a drink and snacks from 5-7 pm. We will have some high school youth available to keep an eye on littlish 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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Memorial Services in May
A. Wayne Fowler (1937-2022) on Saturday, May 14 at 11 am with a reception in Great Hall
Allison Herren (1979-2021) on Monday, May 16 at 11 am with a reception in Great Hall
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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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