St. Columba’s Newsletter Archive
April 10, 2008 — A New Creation
- A New Creation
by Janet Vincent
- Stories beneath your knees
by Madeline Peeler
- St. C’s Diary
- Activist brings “Great Awakening” home to Washington
by Elizabeth Terry
- Are you Wise and Wonderful?
by Katie McGervey
- Making friends in Honduras and at St. C’s
by Catherine Seibert
- Opportunities to Reach Out
- Vestry Notes
- 20s/30s Renewal
by Claire Eager
- Remembering Dorothy Brincefield: One of St. C’s “foremothers”
by Marti Villarreal
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March 27, 2008 — A Kiss From The Train
- A Kiss from the Train
by Margaret Guenther
- Coming up in the Adult Forum
- Meet Paul Barkett
by Elizabeth Terry
- St. C’s Diary: Lent, Holy Week and Easter
- A greener life
by Mike and Kathy Hill
- Opportunities to Reach Out
- What’s in a name?
- Get Ready for Rebuilding Days!
- Coming Up
- Why we’re here: The Tuckers
by Susan Gray
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March 6, 2008 — Warning: Transformation Possible
- Warning: Transformation Possible
by Janet Vincent
- Holy Week and Easter services
- St. C’s Diary: Diocesan High School Retreat
by Emily Gowdy Canady
- Wednesdays at St. C’s, Session V: April 2-30
- Walking with children through Holy Week
by Pattie Ames
- From South Africa, another look at the Good Samaritan
by Heidi Schwartz and Monica Vega
- Opportunities to Reach Out: Loaves and Fishes
Sat., March 15, 9:30 am; Spring Trip to New Orleans; Friendship Terrace Sandwich Makers
- Vestry Notes
- St. Columba’s A/V Club
by Drew Bunting
- Good Shepherd
by Tom Bethell
- Security System Update
by John Nolan, Interim Parish Administrator
- A note about “Build A Rainbow!” from Tricia Pickard to Judy Dodge
- Please welcome Paul Barkett
by Janet Vincent
- Easter Flower Donations [form]
- Why we’re here: the Oettings
by David Hawkings
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Feb. 21, 2008 — Fruits of the Spirit
- Fruits of the Spirit
by Janet Vincent
- Go in peace to love and serve the Lord
- Holy Week and Easter
- Our 2008 budget gap
by Andrew Hullinger, Treasurer
- Calling all Columba Kids!
by Kelly Moughty, Jean Hoff and Kristin McNavage
- Lots to celebrate and still accomplish
by Mary Beth Campbell, Outreach Steering Committee Chair
- Security System Update
by John Nolan, Interim Parish Administrator
- A note about “Build A Rainbow!” from Tricia Pickard to Judy Dodge
- Please welcome Paul Barkett
by Janet Vincent
- Easter Flower Donations [form]
- Why we’re here: the Oettings
by David Hawkings
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Feb. 7, 2008 — Build A Rainbow!
- Build A Rainbow!
by Janet Vincent
- An old friend – plus dog – returns to preach
by Karen Petrou
- St. Columba’s Diary: Susan Elliott’s farewell; Nan Hildebrand, Luther Zeigler and Patrick Hall are ordained as priests; Rebuilding Together’s 25th anniversary
- In their own words: Seminarians Leigh Hall and Chris Duncan
- J2A and the wondrous process of change
by Emily Gowdy Canady
- Divine intervention at the county jail
by Chancey Schmick
- Vestry Notes
- A note about Convention from Chris Schumann
- A rest stop on the information highway
by Dale Glass
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Jan. 17, 2008 — Trust
- Trust
by Janet Vincent
- Coming up in the Adult Forum
Sunday, 10:15-11:05 am, in the Great Hall
- ELECTION SPECIAL:
- Annual Parish Meeting and Election take place on Sunday, February 3;
- Candidates for warden, vestry, diocesan delegate and alternate
- Morning Prayer Leaders [needed]
- “Build a Rainbow!” [performance], Feb. 1-3
- Why I’m here: The Hill family
by Reid Detchon
- LENT AT ST. COLUMBA’S [INSERT]:
- Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 6;
- Additional services during Lent;
- Reconciliation of a Penitent;
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, February 5;
- Lent Quiet Day, Feb. 9: “The Cross as Magnet” with Martin Smith;
- Children and Lent;
- yPods (young People over dinner & scripture)
- The Columba Toolkit: A Resource for Christians and Seekers on the Journey
- Lent Wednesday at St. C’s, Feb. 13-March 12
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Jan. 3, 2008 — Thank You
- Thank You
by Susan Elliott
- Coming up in the Adult Forum
Sunday, 10:15-11:05 am, in the Great Hall
- Testing begins soon on new system to
enhance our hospitality and safety
by Tom Bethell
- St. Columba's Diary
by Susan Elliot and Jen Heimert
with photographs by Jen Heimert, Wayne C. Fowler and Michelle Larsen
- The Tent of Nations
by Ann Loikow
- Vestry notes
- Publicity
- See a show on 42nd Street, Feb. 1-3
- St. Columba’s and Christmas in April
by Judy Armbrister
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Dec. 6, 2007 — Companions for the Journey
- Companions for the Journey
by Janet Vincent
- Plenty of ways to help on Decoration Sunday
- Christmas Preview
- St. Columba's Diary
- Coming home
by Alex and Bryant Renaud
- News from our Dreamers in college
by Susan Laing
- Financial news
- Stewardship 2008
- Four o’clock Mary
by Amy Gambrill
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Nov. 1, 2007 — Stewardship of Money
- Stewardship of Money
by Janet Vincent
- Thanksgiving at St. Columba’s
- Concerts at St. Columba´s: An Uneven Evensong with James Martin, Baritone and David O’Steen, pianist [Nov. 19]
- St. Columba's Diary: Help-the-Homeless Parish Miniwalk
- What do you have that you have not received?
- Special Needs Ministry moves ahead
by Susan Elliott
- Confessions of a J2A leader
by Linda Yangas
- Food is love
by Jim Van Artsdalen
- Calling all Playground Builders, Dec. 5-9 in New Orleans
- Sat., Nov. 17: Help-the-Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall
- Easy ways to get involved
by Drew Bunting
- Seven parishioners prepare for a big step toward faith and commitment
by Ben Krueger
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Oct. 18, 2007 — Stewardship of Tradition
- Stewardship of Tradition
by Janet Vincent
- All Saints and All Souls
by Janet Vincent
- Call for nominees for vestry and diocesan delegate
by Florri DeCell
- November is a time for remembering
by Janice Thomas
- Remembering Bereavement Group
[Nov. 13]
- Acolytes do a job and have fun, too
by Susan Elliott
- You can help residents at the Haven find hope and a new life
by Hal Davis
- Men’s Breakfast [Nov. 10]
- Help us Build a Rainbow!
- Wreath and Poinsettia Order Form
- Why I’m here: The Hebert family
by Kathleen Stanley
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Oct. 4, 2007 — Quam Delicta!
- Quam Delicta!
by Janet Vincent
- The eucharist comes to the homebound
by Martin Smith
- Worship through a child’s eyes
by Heather Jones
- God is passionate about Washington, D.C. — Can you be drawn in too?
- From the Iona Society...
- Karen Fitzgerald reflects
by Tom Bethell
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Sept. 20, 2007 — CREDO
- CREDO
by Janet Vincent
- Baptism takes preparation
by Rose Duncan
- St. C’s youth reach out in the summer
by Charlie Smith, Charlie Aboussie, Kaitlin Payne & Allie Klein, and Elizabeth Fedchock
- Walk this fall to help the homeless
- Why I’m here: Jennifer Crumlish
by Susan Elliott & Tom Bethell
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Sept. 6, 2007 — How does this place work?
- How does this place work?
by Janet Vincent
- Come to the Parish Festival, Sunday, September 23
- Concerts at St. Columba’s: Columba Baroque
- Treasurer’s Report
- Renewing our Sunday Forum
by Martin Smith
- Transition visions
by Pattie Ames
- Honduras and South Africa Mission Groups offer many ways to serve
by Mary Beth Campbell
- More opportunities to reach out in service as this program year begins
- Companions for the journey
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August 23, 2007 — Yes They Are The Prayers Of The People
- Yes, they are the prayers of the people
by Martin Smith
- Ready, set, here comes September
- Retreat at Holy Cross led by Janet Vincent
- Debbie Lyle departs the parish staff
- September marks new opportunities to learn and grow
- J2A Pilgrims build lifetime memories
by Chris Williams
- Notes from the Environment Committee
by Rosemary Dickerson
- Heaven’s match
by Sue Walters
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July 26, 2007 — Defeat Tourism
- Defeat Tourism
by Janet Vincent
- Worship at St. Columba’s is the work of the people
- Curious about Centering Prayer?
by Susan Elliott
- Summer’s holy moments
by Jen Heimert
- It’s all about service in Christ’s name
by Mary Beth Campbell
- Kicking back at Summer Suppers
by Janice Thomas
- Aging Gracefully Workshop invites us to grow as we age
by Sharon & Joe Lockett
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June 28, 2007 — The Iona Society
- The Iona Society
by Janet Vincent
- Sing with the Summer Singers
- A few ideas for your summer reading
- Thanks to members of the AIDS Mission Group, past and present
by Pat Cornell
- Sticks-In-Stitches is about making connections
by Kristi Lowe
- Singles find community at Solo Flight
by Harriet Dwinell
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June 14, 2007 — Of Many Things
- Of Many Things
by Janet Vincent
- Pentecost, the long, green season
by Susan Elliott
- STEP Graduation Party
by Ron Wisor, Pat Larson, Kathy McKay, Jody Schwarz and Sade Ferrell
- Hymns, psalms and spiritual songs
by Judy Dodge
- St. Columba’s new deacons
by Betsy Hawkings
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May 24, 2007 — Time to Commit
- Invitation to Commit
by Martin Smith
- A new lectionary debuts this summer
by Rose Duncan
- For a deeper, informed faith,
consider Education for Ministry
by Julia Bailey
- Teaching Sunday School isn’t scary
by Keri Piester, Stacey Corcoran and Holly Joyner
- Outreach: The big picture
by Jennifer Turner
- Blessed on its way by human hands
by Susan Elliott
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May 10, 2007 — Hidden Things
- Hidden Things
Treasurer’s Report: First quarter, 2007
by Andrew Hullinger
- And on the seventh day they rested
by Julia Berry
- Holy Week in New Orleans
by Bev Denbo, Lizzie Glidden-Boyle, Pam Griffin, Bob Haslach, John Haslach, Sooz Mitchell, Mary Ann Ryan, Reggie Ryan, Cathy Sands, Elsa Skaggs & Ann Swett
- Flower guild openings available
- Lost and found singing God’s praise
by Cynthia Cathcart
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April 19, 2007 — The Prom
- The Prom
by Drew Bunting
- Baptism means more when you’re prepared
by Pattie Ames & Rose Duncan
- Life and light from the tomb
by Susan Elliott
- First step on the way to adulthood
by Jan Schaffer
- WIN in 2007 and beyond
by Eleanor Allen
- A Holy Week full of firsts
by Todd Bruce, Kathleen Stanley and Tom Bethell
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April 5, 2007 — Going Fishing
- Going Fishing
by Janet Vincent
- Listening devices make worship
more accessible for some of us
by George Timberlake
- A set of extra hands makes a big
difference for kids with special needs
by Kathleen Stanley
- A new start at Partner Arms
by Elizabeth Taylor
- Farewell
by Helen Trainor
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March 22, 2007 — A Time of Transition
- A Time of Transition
by Janet Vincent
- What do I do with this palm branch?
by Rose Duncan
- Holy Week and Easter
- No way to Easter
but through Holy Week
- A family-friendly Holy Week
by Drew Bunting
- We’ll Rebuild Together
on April 21 and 28
by Erika Schlachter
- New playground
construction begins...
by Julia Berry
- And a fine Fludde it was!
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March 8, 2007 — Blame Jesus
- Blame Jesus for the challenge of abundance
by Janet Vincent
- Snow days
- The eye of the heart
by Craig Eder
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
and Mardi Gras
- Roy Lara: agronomist,
environmentalist and friend
by Kathryn Griffith
- Audio sermons
- Pastoral care means you’re not alone
by Susan Elliott
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Feb. 22, 2007 — To Be Reconciled
- To Be Reconciled
by Janet Vincent
- Youth help select their leaders
by Michelle Evans
- Youth leaders say yes for lots of reasons
by Heather Jones
- St. Columba’s venture capital
fund pays dividends
by Barbara Woodall-Kragie
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Feb. 8, 2007 — 37/3/50
- 37/3/50
by Janet Vincent
- Lent at St. Columba’s
- Children are key to South Africa’s future
by Susan Elliott
- Annual Meeting
& Election [Results]
- Five new leaders are open to
the Spirit, called and supported
by Helen Trainor
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Jan. 18, 2007 — A Day of Celebration
- A Day of Celebration
by Janet Vincent
- Election Special
- Cheers for new deacon Todd Bruce
by Alan Brooks
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Jan. 4, 2007 — Getting Married on January 14
- Getting Married on January 14
by Janet Vincent
- An icon for
St. Columba’s
- The Water Ministry’s enlightened hospitality
by Jane Khoury
- Building security
by John Guenther
- Helen Eisenhart: Prophet and powerhouse
by Margaret Guenther
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Dec. 7, 2006 — Amen
- Amen
- Join us for Decoration Sunday
- Making sense of the Virgin Birth
by Martin Smith
- Reading the Bible with our children
by Jeff Hensley
- Hermanas de Dorcas is in its 2nd year
by Patsy Stann & Sally Duggin
- Santa in Iraq
by Michael Pipkin
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Nov. 15, 2006 — Generosity
- Generosity
by Janet Vincent
- A guide to Advent at St. Columba’s
- It takes more than the catechism’s Q&A to teach the gospel today
by John Herbers
- Reach out to others this Christmas
- Like last year’s winter coat, the Great Hall doesn’t fit a family forever
by Keri & Ron Wisor
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Nov. 1, 2006 — Throw Momma From The Train
- Throw Momma From The Train
by Margaret Guenther
- Thanksgiving at St. Columba’s
- Two stewardship stories
by David Gogol
- What makes school days so special?
by Julia Berry
- Love a little stronger and dig
a little deeper in Washingon, D.C.
by Jennifer Turner
- John Pickard built a rainbow
by Terry Peel
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