Inquire & Learn Ministries
Adult Formation Team
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The Adult Formation Support Team plan and implement programimg for our Sunday Forums, Wednesday courses, special events and retreats that stimulate our imagination about living the Christian life in this community, and in today’s changing world.
CONTACT: MOLLY REYNOLDS, ELIZABETH PYKE | E-MAIL
Benedictine Cell
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Benedictine Cell offers a centuries old, yet surprisingly sturdy model of reflection and meditation for addressing the daily stuff of life—work, relationships with others, issues of authority and obedience—to grow closer to God.
CONTACT: DICK DOWD | E-MAIL
Branches
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Branches is a small spiritual community that uses the Discernment Listening Guidelines to create a safe, sacred space for contemplative prayer and sharing.
You are invited to join members of the Discernment ministry for meditation, sharing in community and discussion of meditation methods and discernment principles. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Thi…
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Centering Prayer is a contemporary method of Christian meditation without thoughts, words, images or feelings, designed to open the mind and heart to a deeper relationship with God and an awareness of the divine presence in daily life.
CONTACT: ANNE JARMAN, SUZI KINDERVATTER | E-MAIL
Craig Eder Librarian
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Named for a beloved former parish priest, the Craig Eder Library has more than 6,000 titles for parishioners of all ages and interests, with a full library catalogue available online. The Treasures of the Library group meets monthly to read and discuss books.
CONTACT: MARINA DAVIS, CATHERINE SEIBERT | E-MAIL
Discernment
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The Discernment Ministry offers encouragement to the people and ministries of St. C's as they open their hearts to hear God's will. This ministry offers classes, book groups and the Branches Meditation Group to promote deep listening, silent prayer and reflection.
CONTACT: BARBARA ZANGLER | E-MAIL
Environment Committee
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St. Columba's Environment Committee provides opportunities for caring for God’s holy creation: to preserve, protect, restore, enjoy and heal the planet; to live ecologically, both as individuals and as a church.
CONTACT: KRISTIN MOORE, REID DETCHON | E-MAIL
First Monday Prayer Group
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First Monday Prayer Group meets for deep listening for God’s voice and guidance in our daily lives. Using the African-Lambeth method of prayer, they take turns reading passages from different Bible translations, silently praying and then sharing reflections.
CONTACT: ANNE MURPHY | E-MAIL
Friendship Terrace Bible Study
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Friendship Terrace Bible Study meets weekly to discuss the readings for the day as prescribed in the Revised Common Lectionary. Looking at the readings as a group offers a dynamic and provocative view of the scriptures and a valuable opportunity for discussion.
CONTACT: KEN VALENTINE | E-MAIL
Interfaith Partnerships
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As we live out our Christian faith in a diverse, interrelated world of many faiths and beliefs, the mission of Interfaith Partnerships is to work towards connecting faith communities for the purpose of greater understanding, mutual respect and service to the world.
CONTACT: ANDREW TROTTER | E-MAIL
Labyrinth Ministry
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St. Columba's Labyrinth Ministry offers the sacred path of the labyrinth to all people, regardless of faith, age, or ability, as a peaceful space for prayer, reflection and renewal.
CONTACT: SUZI KINDERVATTER, ELIZABETH VADEN | E-MAIL
Stirring the Waters: A Ministry for Racial Justice
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Stirring the Waters: A Ministry for Racial Justice that seeks to educate the parish and ourselves on issues of racial justice, and work to understand the impact of racism and racial inequality, confront white privilege, promote inter-racial dialogue and act against racial injustice.
CONTACT: BILL JENSEN, PATTY JENSEN | E-MAIL
Thursday Morning Bible Study
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Thursday Morning Bible Study meets weekly to read and discuss the upcoming Sunday lessons and Gospel in a fun, provocative, experiential Bible study. Light breakfast and good fellowship served each week.
CONTACT: JON MCBRIDE | E-MAIL
Youth Task Force/Council
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The Youth Council works closely with the director of youth ministries and, as needed, the rector, to help develop, support and recruit leaders for all youth programming at St. Columba’s.
CONTACT: KERI PIESTER, HEATHER JONES | E-MAIL
