Alert: St. Columba's and all Episcopal Churches in the Diocese of Washington are currently closed until May 16, 2020. Find us online! more info »
“For me, St. Columba's and faith are inextricably linked. I know whatever life serves up, God will provide for me and my family through the community here.”
“I walked into a room of complete strangers on Wednesday morning and was completely welcomed with warm, loving smiles from a diverse group of mothers.”
“St. Columba’s Rebuilding Together ministry worked on a beautiful old house in the Gallaudet neighborhood of DC. It was owned by an absolutely amazing couple, loved by many in this city.”
Welcome! While our church building is currently closed, our parish community is vibrantly alive and present. Walk with us during these uncertain times as we remain connected as a parish community, worship online, and continue to share the Good News and serve our neighbors. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to care for one another and all of God’s beloved – those within our congregation and those beyond. How can we serve you today?
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Bible, Coffee & Conversation
9:15 am – Discuss the scripture readings for the week and reflect on their meaning for our faith journeys and St. C's mission in the community with David Griswold. In the interest of keeping the discussion groups small, Joshua Daniel will lead a second session at the same time. Contact either David or Joshua to join their sessions.
Sunday School for Children
10:15 am – Join Katie McGervey on Zoom video conferencing for a Sunday School lesson for kids ages 3 to 5th grade. More children's programs>
Youth Sunday School
12 noon – Youth Sunday School is happening this Sunday via Zoom video conferencing. Contact the Youth Council for call-in instructions.
Sung Compline
5 pm – Enjoy this service of quietness and reflection before rest at the end of the day recorded by a small group of St. C's singers led by Anne Timpane. Based upon the traditional evening liturgy of scripture, music, prayers, and silence, Sung Compline will be offered on Facebook and YouTube. Come listen, and sing along with us at home. Download your Bulletin.
Walk with us this Holy Week
Experience the last days of Christ’s life, through darkness and despair into light and new life.
Prayers, Bible Story & Song
9:30 am – Join Amy Molina-Moore on Facebook Live for our Young Family Great Hall service.
11 am – Scripture, prayers, music and homily by the Rev. Mally Lloyd, experience Sunday worship from your home. Join Ledlie, David, Susan and friends for St. Columba's online Sunday worship. Take advantage of the chance to comment and share with us and each other; we want to hear from you!
Watch Sunday Worship
(pre-recorded video)
Download your Sunday Worship Bulletin
Our Building may be Closed, but our Parish is Alive!
While all onsite Lenten activities and programs have been suspended due to our church closure, every effort is being made for groups to meet virtually when and where feasible. Visit our new webpage that details St. C's response to the Coronavirus with information from new programming schedules to ways you can pray along with us at home.
Worship during Holy Week and Easter is designed for us to experience the last days of Christ’s life; his death, and resurrection. Fear, anger, and deceit abound; as do love, courage, forgiveness, and grace – just like life. Our worship creates a means for God’s story and our story to overlap and intertwine, to lead us through darkness and despair into light and new life. Click below for a complete schedule.
Learn More
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed or even a little stir-crazy during this time of the coronavirus pandemic? Would you like to check in with others from St. Columba’s who may be feeling the same way and share what’s on your mind and your heart? Join a St. Columba’s Check-in Group today.
Learn MoreWe are located at 4201 Albemarle St., NW, one block west of Wisconsin Ave. and just north of the intersection of Wisconsin and Nebraska Aves. (Tenley Circle).
Metro: Take the Red Line to the Tenleytown/AU station. Use the west exit, and head south on Wisconsin Avenue. Turn right onto Albemarle Street and walk one block to the church.
Parking: Street parking is easy to find on most days. There is a small church parking located on Butterworth Place, which is available on Sunday mornings and weekday evenings.
Accessibility: On Sundays, there is an accessible drop-off/pick-up area in front of the 42nd Street entrance. There is accessibility from the parking lot (where there are reserved handicapped spaces). Come in through the Nursery School entrance. There is an elevator at the end of that hall.
We'd love to hear from you.
202.363.4119
parishoffice@columba.org
Monday – Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm
Email: pastoralcare@columba.org
For pastoral emergencies after office hours, please call 202-669-4856 to reach a member of the clergy.