Serve Ministries

The St. Columba’s Environment Committee was formed by a small group of parishioners in 2001, with three principal objectives – understanding how our faith calls us to be stewards of …

Friendship Place and snack bags ministry In the early 1990s, St. Columba’s was a founding partner in creating Friendship Place, a non-profit social services agency formed to address homelessness in …

SERVE St. Columbans join forces with Loaves and Fishes to prepare and serve meals to about 200 homeless men, women and children at St. Stephen and the Incarnation. CONTACT: JOE …

SERVE The Prison Ministry Working Group seeks to educate ourselves and the parish on issues of incarceration and prison reform, to better understand the struggles of returning citizens and support …

SERVE In Rebuilding Together, St. Columbans join hands on the last two Saturdays in April to refurbish the homes of low-income, elderly or handicapped District residents, providing all levels of …

Jesus begins life as a refugee, as his family flees from Bethlehem to escape danger and violence.His ministry proclaims the love and hospitality of God that knows no boundaries.St. Columba’s …

SERVE A founding partner of this community ministry, St. Columba’s helps the homeless and others in need through Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington’s Next Step self-sufficiency program. CONTACT: JOE KOLAR …

SERVE The Second Tuesday Grate Patrol is a family-oriented sandwich-making effort offering food and fellowship to people who are homeless and in need in downtown Washington; a partnership with The …

SERVE In partnership with Heart and Hand Ministries, Barbour County, WV, St. Columba’s teens work with families to help repair or rebuild their homes, gaining opportunities for worship and reflection …

The Water Ministry offers community and hospitality to the needy and homeless in our neighborhood. We provide showers, laundry service, a place to relax and talk, and a hot midday …