St. Columba's Episcopal Church Washington, DC | Live God's Love

As Christians, we are called to "love our neighbors as ourselves."
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Inquirers Class: A Course for the Curious

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020, 7:00 PM

Have you ever wondered about what makes the Episcopal Church different from the Roman Catholic Church or other Protestant denominations? Do you have questions about what you believe? Are you interested in figuring out how to take the next steps i...

Monster Mash Dance Party & Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, Oct 31, 2020, 11:00 AM

Hey all you ghosts, princesses and alligators - save Halloween, October 31 for the first Annual St. Columba's Monster Mash Dance Party and Trunk or Treat event! Registration will open on Thursday October 15 for two sessions - one at 11am and on...

The Mindfulness of Brother Lawrence - Virtual Silent Retreat

Saturday, Nov 07, 2020, 12:00 AM

Led by Swami Chidbrahmananda, the Washington Vedanta Center Brother Lawrence wrote a small booklet, Practicing the Presence of God*, in which he demonstrated the faith and surrender that allows for an empowering approach to God. We will exami...

Forum Series: Where Do We Go From Here?

Sunday, Nov 08, 2020, 10:00 AM

Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10am Where Do We Go From Here? A Conversation with Sylvia Burwell, David Ignatius, and Ledlie Laughlin Five days after the election, in what state will be the fabric of our hearts, our communities, our na...

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St. Columba News

An Invitation to House Church

St. Columba's is launching a new worship opportunity, and we'd love for you to be involved! Very simply, the new initiative is to ask members of the parish to host small groups for prayer and fellowship in their backyard. We imagine that this may...

Housing Up: THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It is with great enthusiasm, awe and deep gratitude that we make this announcement ... Just one week from launching our $30K in 30 Days, Helping 30 Families campaign for Housing Up, we have reached our goal of...

Introducing Wee Worship!

The Great Hall Service is rebranding and relaunching as Wee Worship! This service is designed with families of small children in mind, but it's truly fun for the whole family as the Rev. Amy Molina-Moore, Katie McGervey, and Amber Dutton-Hanlon s...

Daily Bread Returns

The oven is preheated, the dough has risen, and the smell of #ColumbaDailyBread wafts through the air! After a summer hiatus, Daily Bread is back. Check out our YouTube page for daily inspiration. (Actual bread not included. Sorry about that.)

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It is my great joy to welcome you! Your presence here is a gift.

St. Columba’s is a lively community of faith engaged in many ministries. We’re glad you’ve found us and look forward to welcoming you and learning more about you!

Whether you are new to the area or just to St. Columba’s, whether you are familiar with the Episcopal Church or have never attended church before, we know it can be a challenge to make your way into a new faith community. Answers to all your questions are just a click away.

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We’re glad you’re here. St. Columba’s is a church on a mission to Live God’s Love. While our building is closed, our parish community is alive and well connected online. Walk with us during these uncertain times as we encourage spiritual curiosity, celebrate children and youth, and embrace the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. We'd love to connect with you via phone and/or email.

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The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. ~ Anne Lamott

Joining a church doesn’t mean you don’t have big questions or doubts. Deciding to be part of a loving community of faith means you’re open to exploring and wrestling with those big questions and doubts. Most people here did not grow up in The Episcopal Church. Some have never been a member of any church. Many have a background in a different church or faith tradition. At St. Columba’s, there will be many opportunities to learn, ask questions, and get to know other pilgrims along the way. Our deepest hope is that everyone who steps through our doors knows they belong here.

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While our building is closed, our parish community is alive and well connected online. Walk with us during these uncertain times as we encourage spiritual curiosity, celebrate children and youth, and embrace the world in the spirit of God’s justice and love. How can we serve you today?

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"Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other ... If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly."
Romans 12: 4-8

Together and apart we all belong to each other. In this season of stewardship, please give generously so that our body, our church, our love for one another and for God, may continue to grow and thrive.

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A pledge is a promise - a promise to give a certain amount over the course of the following year. We don’t expect you to fulfill your pledge in one lump gift. Many find they can give more when pledging and then giving incrementally over the course of the year.

Pledging before the start of each calendar year is critical for clergy and staff to develop an annual budget and plan to serve you and our wider community.

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Why Give? God asks us to share our time, talent and treasure. A life of generosity is at the root of Christianity. The Bible encourages the tithe – or 10% of your annual income – and we encourage you to think about what a meaningful gift would be for you.

When you give to St. Columba’s you help fund our ministry in the community, our worship, and the staff that supports our community as we strive to Live God’s Love.

Our mission is funded by you – St. Columbans and other supporters.

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A pledge to St. Columba’s is your stated intention to fulfill a defined, annual monetary gift that supports the operational budget of the Church. Filling out the pledge form, whether in paper or electronically, is not actually a gift. Rather, the pledge is simply a statement of what you plan to give.

Gifts can be given at any time, in any amount. One does not have to pledge in order to give, but understanding your intentions to give in advance is critical as the vestry sets the budget for the following year. Want to learn more?

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St. Columba’s is grateful for your generosity. We accepts gifts in the form of cash, checks, appreciated stocks, Charitable IRA Rollovers, Donor Advised Gifts, and matching gifts. If you would like to include us in your end-of-life charitable gift plans, we accept bequests, life income gifts, and gifts of special assets (real estate, closely held stock, life insurance).

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