It’s time for this year’s parish elections! The candidate slate is found below. We encourage you to look through the election brochure here which includes photographs and short statements from each candidate, as well as information on the nomination and election process. The candidate video introduces each one and includes Read more
Our beloved Associate Rector for Family Ministry, Amy Molina-Moore, will be leaving us to explore ministry beyond St. C’s. Her last Sunday will be September 25th. Join us for a joyous celebration of Amy’s time with us on Sunday! Farewell Party for Amy When: Sunday, September 25th after Wee Worship Read more
Research about people and abortion: What is reproductive justice? Abortion funds (abortion funds provide material support to people seeking abortions, from the cost the procedure and travel to logistical support)
The mosaic installed in the Narthex floor this week, as part of the Nave renovation, stemmed from the idea of including meaningful symbolism as a visible representation of the values of our parish. The stunning artwork is by our parishioner Bob Erskine, captured in stone with old worldartisanship by Matteo Read more
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
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