From the Rector’s Desk The Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin Rector, St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC Dear Ones, It is a joy to be back at St. Columba’s after my sabbatical. I look forward to learning of your lives these past few months and sharing stories of my own. But Read more
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 Read more
WIN Ward 3 Summer Pop-up for Justice When: Tuesday, July 12th at 4pm, sidewalk in front of Tenley-Friendship Library Headlines got you feeling dispirited? Come renew your flagging spirits at our informal pop-up gathering on Tuesday, July 12th! Stop by the sidewalk outside the Tenley Library (Wisconsin and Albemarle) any Read more
From the Rector‘s Desk The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore Acting Rector, St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC June 24, 2022 Dear St. Columbans, I write with two position updates – one exciting, the other – bittersweet. Firstly, the exciting news! It is my great pleasure to share that we have invited Read more
Dear St. Columbans, With deep gratitude and a hint of selfish sadness I write to say that Tony Kittrell, our Director of Operations has accepted another position and is leaving St. Columba’s. One need only take a short stroll through the building or around the grounds to see the incredible Read more
Dear Friends, Now that many of the COVID protocols have been suspended by the CDC there is a wide movement in many churches (including the Episocpal Church) to bring back the “Common Cup” for the Eucharistic Feast. This is the ancient Christian practice of using a chalice (Latin for “mug”) Read more
Great news–we’ve been matched with an Afghan refugee family. Our sponsorship will begin later this month. Additional details will be shared shortly. As we wait, we PREPARE! Preparations underway include: Here are ways you can be involved TODAY: And, during this season of Lent, pray with us for refugees everywhere. Read more
Our efforts now include a lot of anticipation. Thank you to the parish for all of your support as we begin this journey together.
Click here to read this week’s eNews! Highlights include: This week’s Forum: “Welcoming soul and weaving community in a wounded world” with the Rev. Gary Jones When: Sunday, March 6 at 10:15 am in the Nave and livestreamed The Quaker writer and spiritual guide, Parker Palmer, noted that the soul Read more
Dear St. Columbans, We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by those who made a financial pledge for 2022 in thanks for God’s blessings and in support of St. Columba’s ministry. To date, we have received $2,443,690 in pledges from 562 households. Of those, 44 are new pledging households! Read more