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As Christians, we are called to "love our neighbors as ourselves." Find here the steps St. Columbans are taking to create a just society, taking on racial injustice, homelessness, refugee response and climate change.
Family Homelessness Initiative
GO BUILD IT
We see a home for all God's children
In our city, over 800 families - including close to 1,600 children - are homeless.The root cause of this crisis is the lack of affordable permanent housing to meet the needs of these families.While progress is being made on housing options for low income families, it is not coming fast enough and will leave hundreds of families h…
Read More »St. Columba’s Antiracism Task Force
In early 2021, the St. Columba's Antiracism Task Force was convened by the Vestry and rector of St. Columba's, as an expression of the church's belief that becoming antiracist as individuals and as a church is integral to Jesus' summary of the greatest commandment, our own baptismal covenant, and St. Columba's vision to Live God's Love. This group of volunteer parishioners was …
Read More »Stirring the Waters
Oh God, we pray that you will stir the waters, and agitate the sleepers of our world, who would rather justify injustice than fight against it. And give yo…
Water Ministry
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 meal. Parishioners and other volunteers manage the showers, run the washer and dryer and cook and serve the meals.
When the church closed at the start of the pandemic the Ministry had to shut its doors…
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