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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.

Spring 2021 Forums:

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Past Forums:

Looking Forward: An Update from the Rector

What next? Spiritual lessons from the last year with Jay Sidebotham
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Three week Series: The Wisdom of Humility: Learning to Be Creatures by Looking to the Soil.
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Facing the Social and Economic Realities of the COVID Pandemic with Tom Monahan
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Four Steps to Becoming a Racially-Reconciled Church with Bishop Eugene Sutton
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Protecting the World's Oceans with Andy Sharpless
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The 2020 Presidential Election and the Future of American Politics with John Sides
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Miracles, Mind and a Return to Eden with Swami Chidbrahmananda
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Ways to Pray with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
Faith Lab Resource Prayer Resource Guide
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The Gospel of Mark: Current Issues in the Church and the World
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Church and State: Reflections on a Post Insurrection Church
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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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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

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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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