Getting connected with fellow parishioners is essential to belonging to a church community. St Columba’s offers several opportunities for you to get involved with church-wide events, celebrations, and small groups that help you connect with others while exploring issues that matter to you. The printed Parish Handbook (found at the Welcome Center) will have contact information to each group’s ministry leaders. 

Celebration Group

St Columba’s Celebration Group is a group of parishoners who meet quarterly to celebrate and enjoy fellowship together. The theme of each gathering is usually birthday and anniversary milestone celebrations. We have a great time enjoying food and friendship. The dates for the quarterly celebrations are published on the parish calendar, The Parish Post e-newsletter, and the Sunday Bulletin. All parishioners and friends are always welcome.

Daughters of the King

Members of The Order of the Daughters of the King are women who desire a closer walk with the Lord, strengthened by a commitment to a Rule of Life and the support of the companionship of our sisters. We are all at different stages of our Christian journey: some have just begun, and some have been on their spiritual path for a long time. No matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same: to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others. Our DOK chapter meets in the Chapel on the 3rd Sunday of each month for prayer. In addition, the chapter hosts an online prayer community and sponsors several workshops and retreats during the year for the whole parish.

Knights of Columba

Men of the parish gather for fellowship, service projects, prayer, and special events throughout the year. From simple pancake breakfasts, to cooking for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser this group has a lot of fun as they build community within the parish. St. Columba’s Men’s ministry is committed to fostering a community of Christ-like men who impact the home, their church, their work communities, and the world. We value growing in our relationship with God and one another, giving to our families, our church, and our communities.

Pacesetters

Pacesetters is a group of adult parishioners and friends who meet monthly for a brown bag lunch and occasionally will invite a guest speaker to share with us about a topic of interest. They also continue to serve as a pool of volunteers for projects around the parish as well as a sounding board for potential new projects. Pacesetters also help parishioners connect with local community outreach ministries like Meals on Wheels or Backpacks of Love. Recently, they have expanded their activities to include tours of some of the local attractions and venues of interest, like the Little White House in Warm Springs, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, and the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad. The group meets at 11:30 am on the last Monday of each month at the church and everyone is invited - neighbors and friends are always welcome to come with you.

Guild of St Rose

The Guild of St Rose is a group of parishioners who enjoy needlepoint, knitting, crocheting, quilting and other hand crafts. Our members create prayer shawls, quilts, and blankets that are blessed to give comfort to people in need. They also make other handmade items for sale to support the ministries of the parish and host our annual Advent bake sale. Originally, the Guild was formed to make the kneelers around the altar. Since then, they have grown into a robust ministry of talent and fellowship. The group meets twice monthly at St Columba’s, no previous experience in the needle arts is necessary. The weekly Bulletin has full details of the Guild’s schedule. All are welcome!

Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap is a meeting of parishioners of all ages for fellowship, food, and fun. The group meets once a month for food and libations either at a parishioner’s home or nearby restaurant/pub. Theology on Tap is a wonderful opportunity to get to know some of your fellow parishioners in a context outside of the church. The group meets once a quarter; and details of upcoming gatherings are published in the parish calendar, weekly e-newsletter, and Sunday Bulletin.