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St. Columba’s is a community that helps us hear the good news that God has for us at every stage of life’s journey. From infancy and childhood, through adolescence and adulthood, through the stages of maturity and aging, this Christian community offers formation, helping us to explore our faith so that it gives shape and purpose to our lives.

Formation is woven into every aspect of our life at St. Columba’s, especially our worship, and we welcome you to join us in other opportunities for exploring the meaning of the Gospel, the resources of the Christian tradition and the challenges of the Christian vocation in a rapidly changing world.

"Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long."
PSALM 25:4-5



Adult Formation

With St. Columba as our inspiration, we are curious by nature and ready to explore, seeking out new spiritual knowledge. St. Columba’s offers all ages the opportunity to learn and grow from wide range of educational experiences.

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Youth

St. Columba’s supports our young people in 6th through 12th grades with engaging programs, worship opportunities and service activities. St. Columba’s is called to help form our young people as active and participating members of the Body of Christ, open to the world and confident of their vocation to make a difference in the name of Christ.

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Children

Children are welcome at St. Columba’s!
At St. Columba’s, we see and embrace all children as an active and essential part of our parish. Our children’s programs interweave worship, formation and service to help our young ones live out their baptismal covenant and teach them the tenets of the Christian faith, while allowing them to grow, thrive and actively participate in a Christian community.

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St. Columba's Nursery School

Every child is special. Each one changes and grows along a developmental continuum in a pattern as unique as a thumbprint. The philosophy of St. Columba's Nursery School affirms that every individual connected with the school is regarded as a person with an inestimable capacity to grow and learn - children, parents, and staff. Young children, of course, are the primary focus of the school, and discerning the child's level of development and challenging him or her with new and varied experiences are the goals of our approach to teaching and learning.

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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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4201 Albemarle St.,
NW Washington, DC 20016
202.363.4119
[email protected]

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Monday – Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm

Pastoral Care
Email: [email protected]
For pastoral emergencies after office hours, please call 202-669-4856 to reach a member of the clergy.


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The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. ~ Anne Lamott

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