Care
Pastoral care is the very soul of this Christian community. For each of us, there are times in life when we need loving support from others, and times when we can offer it to others. Find here, your opportunities for both.
If you have an immediate need and would like to connect with a member of our pastoral team, you can email pastoral@columba.org or call 202-669-4856.
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in."
MATTHEW 25:35
Feeling alone? Going through a tough time? This is what we are here for. Please reach out. Don't hesitate, we are here for you. pastoral@columba.org Contacting… Parishioners and others in the community (called care receivers) who are going through a difficult time can receive one-to-one, high quality care from a trained lay caregiver, a Stephen Minist… 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.
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pastoral phone line: 202-669-4856
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Funerals
The funeral service for the Rev. Louise Lusignan will be at St. Columba's on Saturday, October 22 at 2 pm with a reception to follow in the Great Hall. The service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube page. Clergy who wish are invited to vest and wear a white stole.
Find her obituary here. If you would like to give in honor of Louise to St. Columba's, gifts may be directed tow…
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Feeling alone? Going through a tough time? This is what we are here for. Please reach out. Don't hesitate, we are here for you.
pastoral@columba.org
pastoral phone line: 202-669-4856
Contacting Clergy
Pastoral Care at St. Columba's is coordinated by Michele Prince, who can be reached at mprince@columba.org or 202-363-4119 x329. The clergy rotate being on-call for pastoral emergen…Read More »Stephen Ministry
Parishioners and others in the community (called care receivers) who are going through a difficult time can receive one-to-one, high quality care from a trained lay caregiver, a Stephen Minister. Grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, caregiver burnout, infertility, birth of a special needs child, miscarriage, parenting struggles, hospitalization, spiritual crisis…
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