Columba Circles | St. Columba's Episcopal Church

Columba Circles are Back! This year we’re leaning into our mission to be a Church and a People who Live God’s Love. Join with fellow St. Columbans once a month in a small group to dig into each of the seven Practices for a Jesus-centered life. Together we’ll explore what it looks like to: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go and Rest. Questions? Contact: Jennifer Turner

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
MATTHEW 18:20

Which of these Columba Circles Speak to You?

LGBT Circle
3rd Wednesdays @ St. C’s (Rm. 220), 7 pm. Led by Mark Smith. All are welcome.

Young Professional (20s & 30's-ish) Circle
One Tuesday Night a month in Cleveland Park, 7-8:30 pm. Led by Jessica & Daniel Mullery

Parents of Elementary Aged Kids Circle
2nd Wednesdays @ St. C’s (Rm 202), 7-8 pm. Led by Kesha Evans-Philpott

Parents of Adolescents Circle
One Tuesday a month in Bethesda MD, 7 pm. Led by Shannon Golub

Wisdom Circle
Explore the spiritual terrain of elderhood.
2nd Wednesdays @ St. C's, 9:30 - 11 am. Led by Deacon David Griswold

3rd Act of Life Circle
For Women ready to dream about what comes next after years of intense focus on child-rearing and/or careers.
2nd Sundays @ St. C's (Rm 202), 12:30 pm. Led by Elizabeth Pyke

Sacred Ground Circle
A film- and readings-based dialogue on race. Together we hope to explore the history of race in America, the current racial issues that continue to divide us, and the faith based response to what we learn.
Circle A: Second Tuesdays offsite, 7-9 pm. Led by Patty and Bill Jensen.
Circle B: Second Thursdays offsite, 7-9 pm. Led by Anne Murphy and Susan Laing.

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Sermons

Oct 25 | The Rev. David Griswold
"To be holy like God" with the Rev. David Griswold
Oct 18 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
"Whose Image Do You Bear?" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
Oct 11 | The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore
"Think on these things"
Oct 4 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
"Pray. Love. Exercise. Give."
Sep 28 | The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
The God Who Risks

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Giving Beyond Pledging