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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.

St. Columba's ... embodies a very old Christian tradition that marries faith, reason, and civic engagement.
-EJ Dionne, Washington Post Columnist

Forums at St. Columba’s More than mere conversations: faith in action -- a living exhibit of faith fully engaged in the world

Topics

  • Faith and Art
  • Faith and Social Justice
  • Faith and Science
  • Christianity for Dummies
  • Bible, Spirituality, and Theology
  • Faith and Inter religious Dialogue

Fall 2022 Upcoming Forums. | Sundays at 10:15am

9/11: A Conversation on Abortion: Dobbs, Racism, and the Church

The Very Rev. Dr. Katherine Ragsdale

Katherine served as a parish priest, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School, and President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation.

9/18: Food, health, the environment, and systemic racism

Courtland Milloy

Courtland Milloy has written evocatively in the Post of his own journey toward personal wellness through changes in his diet and about the impact of fast food on the community and the environment. As he put it, obesity is a national and local epidemic. "And there is only one way to change it: Drop the weight — because the alternative is death. So, repeat after me: I will triumph over cake, pie and buttered rolls."

9/25: Burial, the Environment, and Planning for the End

Lily Buerkle

Lily Buerkle has been in funeral service for 7 years, having recently joined the staff of the Congressional Cemetery as the Director of Site Sales and Funerals. An expert in funeral services, she brings a focus on green burial options including human composting.

10/2: Rectors Forum

Rector Forum

Annual forum with The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin, Rector

10/9: Leadership Academy for Social Justice at Walt Whitman High School

Dr. Robert W. Dodd & Greg Miller

Dr. Robert W. Dodd is Principle, Walt Whitman High School; Greg Miller, Assistant Principal, Walt Whitman High School

10/23: Master Planning

Master Planning

Master Planning Forum

10/30: Jim Walllis Forum

Jim Wallis

Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer, teacher, preacher, and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be transformed from its cultural and political captivities.

11/6: Food Justice

Food Justice

Katy Chang, Founder of Eatsplace and Alison Powers, Director of Economic Opportunities at Capital Impact Partners

12/4: Ray Suarez’s Annual Advent Affair

Ray Suarez

Ray Suarez is an American broadcast journalist and the currently teaching at NYU Shanghai.


NEXT FORUM
Forum Series: Food Justice
When: Sunday, November 6 at 10:15am in the Nave and livestreamed

According to the Capital Area Food Bank, 1 out of 10 residents in the DC metro region is food insecure and nearly one-third of them are children. Building a strong, local food ecosystem supports healthier neighborhoods, economic prosperity, and high-quality jobs in the District of Columbia, especially in communities that have experienced systematic underinvestment, poor health outcomes, and limited economic opportunities. During this forum we will hear from community organizations committed to building an equitable food economy in the DC region.

To view past forum highlights, click here

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Sermons

  • Jan 22 | The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
    Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
  • Jan 15 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    "Called by God: Fully Alive" A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin
  • Jan 8 | The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
    Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
  • Dec 18 | The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
    Sunday Sermon with The Rev. Dr. Sheila McJilton
  • Dec 11 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    Do Not Label A Sermon Preached by the Rev. Ledlie I. Laughlin

Formation Series

  • Jan 22 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    The Future Church with The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
  • Jan 15 | Katie McGervey
    Growing In Faith Together with Katie McGervey
  • Jan 8 | 
    Ray Saurez Annual Advent Affair
  • Dec 11 | 
    A conversation around affordable housing featuring Alison Dunn-Almaguer
  • Nov 6 | 
    Food Justice with Katy Chang and Alison Powers


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