CONTEMPLATIVE CHRISTIANITY
"Stand at the crossroads and look,
and ask for the ancient paths,
where the good way lies.
Walk in it and find rest for your souls."
~ Jeremiah 6:16
in the Heart of West Marin
WELCOMING YOU TO ST. COLUMBA'S INVERNESS
St. Columba's is an Episcopal Church and Retreat House revitalizing its roots in the contemplative spirituality of the Celtic Christian Tradition. Nestled on a mountainside overlooking Tomales Bay in Inverness, California, our retreat house is infused with the sacred presence of God in nature.
"Come to me, all you that are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest."
~ Matthew 11:28
ABOUT OUR CHURCH
We are an inclusive community open to all who seek companions along the journey of faith in Christ. Join us Sundays at 10:00 am for the celebration of the Eucharist.
ABOUT OUR RETREAT HOUSE
Our retreat house is open to groups and individuals seeking contemplative solitude and spiritual nourishment in the beautiful environs of West Marin.
ABOUT OUR VICAR
Throughout his ministry here, Father Vincent has brought to our community a contemplative spirit and academic rigor promoting openness and hospitality in the Celtic Christian Tradition.
NEXT EVENTS
CHRISTIAN
CONTEMPLATIVE
PRACTICE
26/NOV
Christian Contemplative Practice
1st & 3rd Sundays at 8:00 am
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:15 pm
REDISCOVRING
MARY
MAGDALENE
7-21/NOV
Rediscovering Mary Magdalene
with Kayleen Asbo, Ph.D.
Lessons
&
Carols
22/DEC
Lessons & Carols
Sunday Evening at 7:00 pm
St. Columba’s Episcopal Church and our Ecology Vision Council
are proud to announce that we have now transitioned to 100% renewable energy sources through Marin Clean Energy "Deep Green" energy.
All of our electrical power is now supplied through California Wind and Solar Power.
We offer heartfelt thanks for those in our congregation whose vision and support have made this transition possible!
CHRISTIAN
CONTEMPLATIVE
PRACTICE
First & Third Sunday Mornings 8:00 am
Second & Fourth Tuesday Evenings 7:15 pm
with
Kayleen Asbo, Ph.D.
A three-week introduction to the lost feminine within
Early Christianity
REDISCOVERING
MARY MAGDALENE
Blessing
of the
Animals
OCTOBER 6, 2019
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SERMONS
"You search the scriptures
because you think that in them you have eternal life;
but it is they that testify to me"
~ John 5:39
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 22
7:00 PM
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INVERNESS
SHAKESPEARE
Summer 2019
redwood grove TREE planting
aPRIL 28, 2019
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