St. Columba’s is pleased to announce Lauren Devito as our new Director of Communications, effective August 15. Lauren joined the staff in March as part-time Creative Director of Digital Media. In that capacity, she helped us move quickly in the Call to Action for racial justice, created the video to Read more
In support of growing eagerness and impatience of many to gather anew, and respecting the options for phased reopening set forth by our mayor and bishop, St. Columba’s proposes the following plan for re-opening our church, while prioritizing health and safety for the greatest number of people. Visit our Church Read more
As we seek to balance the priorities of safety and health with the desire to gather in community, Ledlie and the parish staff continue to plan next steps for this summer and fall. In doing so, we’d like to hear directly from you. Please complete this quick survey to tell Read more
As we continue to strive for racial justice, we are humbled by the number of people who attended our virtual “Call to Action” on June 14. Thank you! Ready to take the next step? Contact Stirring the Waters, our ministry for racial justice and visit our Call to Action webpage.
Shared by Lois Herrmann A loving partnership continues between St. C’s and our Afghan refugee family, the Khwaja’s, a year-and-a half into their new life in America. Family members have responded, each in their own way, to the daunting challenges of adjusting to a very different culture and to finding Read more
Shared by Lois Herrmann According to Judith Kozlowsky, one of a handful of St. Columbans who have been deeply supportive of the family: “They have done remarkably well – and are far ahead of where they might be.” Kerianne Peister who also has been closely involved with the family, says: Read more
In August, our Afghan family, the Khwajas, joined St. Columbans: the Chen, Brinkeroff, and Perry families and Judith Kozlowsky for a DC United soccer game. Unfortunately the game was rained out after about 30 minutes, but that didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm for the outing–or the Khwaja boys’ love of soccer.
Shared by Refugee Response minister, Judith Kozlowski While driving the Khwajas home from an appointment, I learned Shakeba wanted to learn how to make pizza. So, two days later, my daughter, Christina and I went to the family’s apartment to share with them our family recipe. We arrived with all Read more
Join St. C’s Refugee Response ministry at a DC United soccer game on Sat., Aug. 12 (7 pm) at RFK Stadium. All are welcome to join in on this fun event and meet the Khwaja family that St. C’s has been supporting. Reserve your tickets with Greg Chen by July Read more
Thanks to his characteristic determination and some able assistance from several St. C’s volunteers, our refugee Dad, Fridoon, began a job in his field last week. His freshly minted resume and good interviewing skills netted him entry-level work with a Rockville HVAC company (and on his first try!) Fridoon had Read more