Saint Columba Episcopal Church in Kent, Washington


	Events Taking Place at Saint Columba's In the Near Future From The New Vicar Dear people of St. Columba's: I am so thrilled to become part of your community. My partner, Tim, and I very much look forward to getting to know you all. In fact, as your new vicar, my first priority will be just that. Over the first several months of 2010, there will be numerous opportunities for you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you. These opportunities will be in the form of community gatherings, small groups, and individual/family appointments. I want to know your stories, how you came to St. Columba's, what this wonderful community means to you, and your hopes for its future. I hope to be among you all for 7-10 years. I know many of you have been members of this congregation for decades, and many others will be around long after I am. Compared to many of you, I will be a short-timer in the life of this congregation. And the future for St. Columba's that we (with God's help) will create will be borne out of its history and our collaborative work ahead. In Christ's Peace, JR+ PS- Don't forget to mark your calendars for our Celebration of New Ministry. Bishop Rickel will be with us for this festive occasion on Feb. 23rd at 7PM. WOMEN’S CURSILLO REUNION GROUP Any woman who is looking for a Cursillo Reunion Group please contact Pat Jarvis 206-824-6736. MARDI GRAS PARTY In anticipation of Lent, and to have a darn good time, we will host a Mardi Gras celebration on 6 P.M. Mardi Gras (which means Fat Tuesday in French), is a traditional way of marking the end of the Season after Epiphany and preparing for Lent in parts of the Mediterranean and in areas colonized by the French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Sometimes it is referred to as Carnival. As Lent is a time of fasting, Mardi Gras is a time to celebrate life before the 40 days marking that season in the Church year. Our celebration will begin Tuesday, February 16th at 6:30 P.M. We will have live music, great Cajun food, and appropriate beverages. If you are planning to attend, or willing to help, please RSVP to Linda at sntcolumba@aol.com or call the church office, 253-854-9912. Celebration of New Ministry - February 23rd 7 P.M. The Rt. Rev. Gregory Rickel will be with us on the evening of Tuesday, February 23rd for the "Celebration of New Ministry" of The Rev. J.R. Lander as Vicar of St. Columba's Episcopal Church. This evening will be a celebration of all that St. Columba's is, and a joyful beginning of a new chapter in its life. We will host visiting clergy, JR's family, and friends. After the liturgy, there will be a reception. We need assistance with the liturgy, preparing the food, setting up our facilities, and welcoming all these visitors. If you are able to help, please contact Linda at the church office or via e-mail at sntcolumba@aol.org. March 5th Benefit Concert! Proceeds will help piano fund and send Denaya Blalock to the Holy Land. Be sure to save the evening of March 5th (a Friday) on your calendar. St. Columba's will be hosting a concert to celebrate the acquisition of the new piano. Proceeds from the concert will be used to help cover the expense of the piano and to help send Denaya Blalock to the Holy Land. More information to come. Services are available at 10:00 AM on Sunday Children's Chapel begins at 10 am.

From The New Vicar

WOMEN’S CURSILLO REUNION GROUP

Proceeds will help piano fund and send Denaya Blalock to the Holy Land.