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An important update from Ledlie -
Love for one another and for our neighbor is St. Columba’s top priority. With the resurgence of COVID in this region, we have decided to discontinue indoor worship and other indoor gatherings until further notice. Outdoor in-person gatherings such as “house churches” or youth events are permitted for those who feel comfortable doing so and who exercise all needed precautions. We will continue to monitor safety reports from our mayor and bishop and will be glad to make changes when it is safe to do so. While it may not always feel this way, one of the upsides of these difficult days is the necessity for each of us to develop our own practices of prayer, either alone or with others in our household. If you feel isolated and would like a member of the parish to check in with you, we have a team of parishioners eager to do so. Please keep in touch.

Peace! Ledlie

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SUNDAYS
Bible, Coffee & Conversation

Discuss the scripture readings for the week and reflect on their meaning for our faith journeys and St. C's mission in the community.
9 am – Bible Study with Joshua Daniel.
9:15 am – Bible Study with David Griswold. Contact the session leader for call-in instructions.

SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM
Wee Worship

This service is designed with families of small children in mind, but it's truly fun for the whole family as the Rev. Amy Molina-Moore, Miss Katie and Amber Dutton-Hanlon sing, dance, and play, all while teaching and learning about Living God's Love. Find us on St. C's YouTube channel. Contact: Amy Molina-Moore

SUNDAYS, 10:15 AM
Columba Crew, Sunday School Adventure

Join the children of St. Columba’s on Zoom, from 1st to 5th grade, as they embark on a year of adventure Living God's Love. Contact: Katie McGervey

Sunday School for Youth

Our youth formation program takes place on Sunday mornings over Zoom from 10:15 to 11:05 am. The program is called Journey to Adulthood (J2A) and encompasses three, two-year phases: Rite 13 for middle school, J2A for early high school (which culminates in a pilgrimage), and YAC (Young Adults in Church) for later high school. Contact: Elliott May

SUNDAYS, 11 AM
St. Columba's Sunday Worship

Scripture, prayers, music and homily, experience Sunday worship right from your home. Join Ledlie, Joshua, David, Susan and friends for St. Columba's online Sunday worship. Join us for Virtual Worship on St. C's YouTube or Facebook Page at 11 am. Take advantage of the chance to comment and share your thoughts; we want to hear from you! Or you can find us anytime on St. C's YouTube channel.

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Weekday Worship Services

Morning Prayer: 8:30 am, Monday – Friday
Start your day with Morning Prayer led each weekday morning by a lay leader. Appointed lectionary readings for the day, beautiful canticles and collects from the Book of Common Prayer, and a time of prayer for the world, the church and community.

Worship Ministries

Worship is at the heart of our life at St. Columba’s. Learn more about the ministries that support our glorious and varied worship services, rich in our Episcopalian tradition.

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The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
Rector
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The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore
Associate Rector for Family Ministry
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The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship
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The Rev. Susan Flanders
Priest Associate
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The Rev. Brooks Hundley
Priest Associate
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The Rev. David Griswold
Deacon
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The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin

Rector
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Ledlie Laughlin began his tenure as the rector of St. Columba’s in September 2015.

With twenty-five years of experience in parishes of all sorts, Ledlie brings to St. Columba’s an abiding, potent and infectious faith in Jesus Christ; an invitational and consensual style of leadership formed in strong relationships with others; an ability to lead and manage complex systems; a deep commitment to justice in our society; a gentle and wise pastoral sensibility; a conviction that The Episcopal Church is a vital and potentially vibrant expression of the grace of God and a fresh perspective.

Ledlie and his wife Sarah live nearby. They have two grown children, India and Nicholas. Before coming to St. Columba’s, Ledlie served for sixteen years as the Rector of St. Peter’s Church in Philadelphia. Ledlie received his BA with Honors from Oberlin College and his Master of Divinity degree from Yale University.

The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore

Associate Rector for Family Ministry
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The Rev. Amy Molina-Moore joined the community at St. Columba’s as associate rector for formation and pastoral care in December of 2016. In December 2020, her role has transitioned to Associate Rector for Family Ministry. Prior to her arrival here, she was curate at Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Wilmington, DE where she oversaw pastoral care and parish life. Amy is passionate about connecting people to God, creation and one another.

Amy was an Americorp member based in East Harlem, NYC when she discerned a call to seminary. She began her studies at Princeton Theological Seminary in the fall of 2010. It was during those years that Amy found her home in the Episcopal Church and began to hear the Holy Spirit’s call to the priesthood.

Amy brings a fresh perspective and an inquisitive mind to this ministry. She is committed to listening to the Holy Spirit’s leading and to perfecting the art of play. Amy received her BA with honors from Rutgers University, an M.Ed. from Lesley University, an M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary and received her Diploma in Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary.

The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel

Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship
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Joshua Daniel joined St. Columba’s staff in March 2020 as Associate Rector for Discipleship and Worship. Joshua loves working in the Body of Christ, in all its strange and wonderful forms. He hopes to bring a sense of excitement about the possibilities of growing in faith, deepening in worship, and doing his small part to help make the kingdom of God a nearer reality in this corner of the world.

Born and raised in Bentonville, AR, Joshua studied philosophy and theology at Greenville College, Oxford University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arkansas. During his time at the University, he taught philosophy, worked for an academic journal, and served as the Episcopal Chaplain, transforming a small college ministry into a vibrant and diverse community. Prior to his arrival at St. Columba’s, in his first call to ordained ministry, he led a spirit-filled congregation as Priest-in-Charge of a parish in the Mississippi Delta.

Joshua, his wife Jenna, and their three children are thrilled to return to the DC area after graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. While at VTS, Joshua co-edited "Reasonable Radical?" (Pickwick 2018) with the Dean and President of the seminary, the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham.

The Rev. Susan Flanders

Priest Associate
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The Rev. Brooks Hundley

Priest Associate
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Brooks is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Washington who serves as the school chaplain at St. Albans School for Boys. He received his BA in psychology from Skidmore College; his MDIV from Union Theological Seminary and his post-graduate diploma in Anglican Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary.

At St. Albans, Brooks provides pastoral care to the community, teaches Bible and Philosophy of Religion courses in the high school division, is a member of the counseling staff and the Senior Administration, and oversees bi-weekly chapel services for students and faculty. Brooks is married to Courtney Hutchinson Hundley. They are the parents of a tenth grade boy, James, and an eighth grade girl, Caroline.

The Rev. David Griswold

Deacon
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In November 2017, the Rev. David Griswold was appointed by Bishop Marianne Budde to serve as deacon at St. Columba's. David previously served with us during his final year of preparation before ordination, and now continues in approximately one-third-time, non-stipendiary capacity.

David serves liturgically on Sundays, proclaiming the Gospel, preaching and preparing the table. He also leads Bible study most Sundays and supports our outreach, justice, formation and pastoral care ministries. David may also serve beyond our walls to advance the mission of the diocese. After coming to Washington in the 1980s to work as a congressional aide, he joined St. Margaret’s Church in DC and served as a lay leader for over 30 years, focusing especially on Christian education and community outreach. After earning a Master of Theological Studies at Wesley Seminary in 2012, David pursued Clinical Pastoral Education at Sibley Hospital. Granted Postulancy in 2014, he completed Deacons’ School training, which included an internship with Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington.

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Worship Ministries

Sermons

  • Apr 18 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    "Easter is hard" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
  • Apr 11 | The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
    "On the Path of Resurrection" with the Rev. Joshua Daniel, Ph.D.
  • Apr 4 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    "Why Are You Weeping?" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
  • Mar 28 | 
    "Were you there?" with the Rt. Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, Bishop of Maryland
  • Mar 21 | The Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
    "Lives that speak of God" with the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin


Parish Office
4201 Albemarle St.,
NW Washington, DC 20016
202.363.4119
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Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm

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

Sundays at St. Columba's

Wee Worship

9:30 am

A music-filled celebration of Christ for our youngest members

Nave Service

11 am

A traditional Episcopal service offered online

Coffee Talk

11:30 am

A chance to connect with your St. Columba family and catch up


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