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Join us for presentations that stimulate our imagination about living the Christian life in this community, and in today’s changing world. Hear from our rector and lay leaders, as well as distinguished outside speakers on topics that challenge us on a wide range of current issues.

Forums bring us all together to talk about the big issues and tough challenges we face – but also to celebrate our community and find new directions together. Our fall schedule of programs that will offer a wide span of current critical topics and opportunities for meaningful discussion.

Winter 2021 Forums:

Church and State: Resources for Discipleship
January 17 at 10am

What resources are there for guidance and understanding when we think about how the Church interacts with the government? Join the Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel as he gives a brief look back at some of the principles Jesus gives in the New Testament and considers how the church has adapted them throughout it’s history. We end with a conversation on how we might bear witness in our age, especially in light of this last election and the events on January 6th.

The Rev. Joshua Daniel, PhD, is the Associate Rector of Discipleship and Worship at St. Columba’s. Before coming to St. Columba’s Joshua wrote his dissertation in philosophy on religion, ethics, and art.

Past Forums:

The New Roberts Court with Amy Howe
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The Economic Consequences of the Pandemic: How Can the Government Help Those Most in Need?
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Race Matters (And Sometimes Doesn't) with Ray Suarez
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Annual Meeting Forum
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A Post-Election conversation with Sylvia Burwell and David Ignatius
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Let's Talk About Race: How Will St. Columba's Become Antiracist?
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Surviving and Thriving in a Pandemic: A Conversation with Mental Health Professionals
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Rector's Forum
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A Conversation with E.J. Dionne and Ray Suarez on Politics and Faith
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Faith and Parenting in a Pandemic
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Preaching Black Lives (Matter) with the Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart
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