Join us this Sunday ...
for scripture, prayers, music and homily by
the Rev. Ledlie Laughlin
. Experience Sunday worship
online
this week right from your home at
10:30 am
(new summer schedule), with Coffee Hour following at
11 am
. Please continue to join us this summer for Bible Study at
9 am with
Joshua Daniel and
9:15 am with
David Griswold.
Note: our “Great Hall” Home Worship Service has paused for the summer and will resume with a whole new energy on Sun., Sept. 13, the start of our program year. Find your Sunday Bulletin
here
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Coffee Hour!
Summer coffee hour continues this
Sunday at 11:15 am! All are invited to grab a coffee or iced tea and join us for fun conversation and a chance to meet new people and connect with old friends. If you're new to St. Columba's, please drop in – we'd love to meet you! Click here on Sunday am to join us:
tinyurl.com/SummerCoffeeHour
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Church Reopening News
Included in this plan is a requirement that if you are to attend an onsite small group gathering, you must follow
the
St. Columba’s Safety Protocols (SCSP)
and will ne
ed to sign and return the diocesan
Covenant for Regathering (at right)
. Find this form and instructions
here
. You will only need to complete this form once, as it will be kept on file by the parish office.
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An Invitation to House Churches
St. Columba's is launching a new worship opportunity, and we'd love for you to be involved! Very simply, the new initiative is to ask members of the parish to host small groups for prayer and fellowship
in their backyard. We imagine that this may be no more complicated than a small group of people sitting outside at an appropriate distance reading a scripture passage, listening to a sermon, saying a few prayers, and sharing in the Eucharist. Visit our new
House Churches webpage
to learn how you may engage in this small group worship.
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FAITH STORY
"All Are Welcome"
In last Sunday's Faith Story, Alexander Del Vecchio spoke about a turning point in his life that lead to his decision to join the community of St. Columba's. Watch
here
.
Faith Stories are a way to share our different faith journeys with fellow parishioners, and to get to know each other better.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
"Understanding and Superabundance"
The Rev. Dr. Joshua Daniel
Sunday Sermon, July 12, 2020
"What characterizes understanding? What accounts for it? Not a type of understanding that is about talking points or a rote memory, but a deep understanding. One that grounds us, that transforms our identity. One that we carry us with us for a long time."
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Homeless Initiative: $30K in 30 Days
We are not yet “out of the woods” with COVID-19. Our most vulnerable neighbors will continue to face food, utility and housing insecurities, but due to your generosity, we can extend the much needed assistance. We will continue to grow the St. Columba’s Security Fund beyond our original goal of $30,000, and allow families access to assistance past the summer months. Parents will not have to choose between getting groceries, paying the utility bill, or having a roof over their family’s head. The St. Columba’s Security Fund will answer their urgent needs.
Watch our video and learn more.
If you have not yet made a contribution, please make your
online contribution
today! Click
here
and select the "Homeless Initiative" fund, or mail your check to the parish office, with "Homeless Initiative" in the memo line
.
If you have already given ...
Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for Living God’s Love!
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RACIAL JUSTICE
Called for Action
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Stirring the Waters
is 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 interracial dialogue and act against racial injustice.
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What You Can Do ...
Interested in ways you can promote racial justice this week?
Listen to
“Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man”
(For additional conversations, search for “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” on
YouTube
.)
Register
for "
Remembering the 19th Century Rockville Lynchings,"
a two-part equal justice program on July 21-22 to memorialize lynchings of two Rockville citizens. Register at
Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project
Contact
your state or local representative to advocate for policies to end police violence. Find more information at
8CantWait.
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Give us this Day, our Daily Bread
Watch
here
, as vestry member
Tinu Ige reflects on an unprecedented time, fighting a war against disease and the systemic inequalities exposed by it in "Low Grade Fever."
Click
here
to receive these morning inspirations via three-minute video. Join the conversation by including
#ColumbaDailyBread
in your social media posts.
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“Armed in America: Police and Guns” Online Film Forum
Perceptions: Exploring Gun Violence will examine these issues in an online film forum on
Sat., July 25 at 1 pm. The Rev. Delonte Gholston, leader of Peace Walks DC will moderate. The Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, former DC Police Officer and Interim Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Brian K. Jordan, former Asst. Chief of the DC Metro Police will be guest speakers. Q&A to follow. To participate,
register on Zoom,
watch the film, and join the online discussion.
Download the flyer for more information.
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Picture St. Paul at your house ... just
chillin', submerged in nature, or taking a drive! Shout out to parishioner Tania Lee of
Tania Lee Illustration
for her beautiful rendition of St. Paul.
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Letters to St. Columba's Church
in Corona
As in the early days of Christianity, Paul isn't receiving as many invitations as he had hoped for this summer. It's not too late to welcome him into your home or take his picture with you on vacation.
While he's with you, include him in your family snapshot at the beach, on the trail or lounging in the backyard.
Download
your copy of Paul, post your picture on
Facebook or Instagram
with the hashtag #ColumbainCorona or send it to us by
email
. Get creative and get featured on our Facebook and Instagram pages
!
Register
to have Paul visit you, and/or join us for our weekly meeting,
Tuesdays, at 4:30 pm to share letters and pictures of our time with him. All are invited to join in. Be sure to sign up
here. Contact:
Katie McGervey
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Calling All Kids!
CommUNITY Allies Summer Program grows out of a deep desire to walk more fully in the values of love and connection. The program uses arts and crafts, movement challenges, music and more to celebrate and inspire families of faith to join together -- even as we are all apart. Join us
Thursdays, July 23 - Aug. 20, 4:30-5:30 pm via Zoom to learn about empathy, community activism, and our global connections from the safety of your home.
Register here. Contact:
Katie McGervey
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Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
St. C's Centering Prayer Groups invite you to the upcoming Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop and Refresher on
Sat., July 18 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (via Zoom)
.
"Resting in God: The Art of Consenting" will be led by Father Carl
Arico
and Co
ntemplative Outreach of Maryland and Washington leadership team member LJ
Milone
.
Details. Contact:
Suzi Kindervatter
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Pledge Payments
Please be sure to stay current with your pledge. Make your payment
here
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How to Find us Online
Need a crash course in finding things online?
Here are some helpful links ...
Prayer Groups Find our daily/weekly/monthly Prayer Groups
here.
How to Connect during the coronavirus crisis?
#ColumbaDailyBread
Click
here
for an archive of
#ColumbaDailyBread
inspirations or find them on
St. C's YouTube Channel.
Comment with
#ColumbaDailyBread
by including this hashtag in your social media posts and joining the conversation.
Facebook
Go to St. C's Facebook page at
@StColumbaDC
and "like" us
.
St. C's Nursery School
For live events, go to the Nursery School's
Facebook page.
Zoom Video Conferencing When looking to join a Zoom meeting, contact the meeting leader by email and ask for the meeting link and meeting ID#. Passwords may be required.
Note: You may opt to join the meeting via telephone also, by using the call-in telephone number.
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