St. Columba's Inverness
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St. Columba's is an Episcopal Church and Retreat House rooted in the Celtic Christian tradition. We are an inclusive contemplative community incarnating the Mystical Body of Christ in Word, Sacrament, and spiritual intimacy.
We’re in the final days to grab your tickets!
Wake the Dead takes the stage on July 6 at St. Columba’s outdoor amphitheatre! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Celtic + Grateful Dead jam band experience.
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Wake the Dead takes the stage on July 6 at St. Columba’s outdoor amphitheatre! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Celtic + Grateful Dead jam band experience.
buff.ly/UeDxXLR
#concert #wakethedead #celticmusicseries #diocal #summerconcert
Wake the Dead Concert | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
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June 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’re in the final days to grab your tickets!
Wake the Dead takes the stage on July 6 at St. Columba’s outdoor amphitheatre! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Celtic + Grateful Dead jam band experience.
buff.ly/UeDxXLR
#concert #wakethedead #celticmusicseries #diocal #summerconcert
Wake the Dead takes the stage on July 6 at St. Columba’s outdoor amphitheatre! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Celtic + Grateful Dead jam band experience.
buff.ly/UeDxXLR
#concert #wakethedead #celticmusicseries #diocal #summerconcert
Did you catch St. Columba's in the Point Reyes light? Help us spread the word about the individual and group retreat openings to stay in the beautiful historic Frick family summer home in the heart of West Marin. We're already planning for 2026!
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June 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Did you catch St. Columba's in the Point Reyes light? Help us spread the word about the individual and group retreat openings to stay in the beautiful historic Frick family summer home in the heart of West Marin. We're already planning for 2026!
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The Council for Ecological Discipleship invites you to join our summer book study. We’ll explore how our faith calls us to care for creation and how we can become more compassionate witnesses in the face of climate disruption.
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June 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The Council for Ecological Discipleship invites you to join our summer book study. We’ll explore how our faith calls us to care for creation and how we can become more compassionate witnesses in the face of climate disruption.
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This past weekend, we were deeply blessed by the presence and wisdom of Alex Ellison, co-author of the bestselling book Your Hidden Genius, who led us on a journey of self-discovery and discernment.
Every element of the retreat invited us to embrace our unique callings. #retreat #aptitude
Every element of the retreat invited us to embrace our unique callings. #retreat #aptitude
June 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On Sunday, we celebrated the feast day of St. Columba.
Founder of the Iona monastery, Columba’s legacy lives on in our community—shaped by prayer, hospitality, and deep connection to creation.
May we walk in his footsteps with courage, faith, and compassion.
#StColumba #CelticChristianity #diocal
Founder of the Iona monastery, Columba’s legacy lives on in our community—shaped by prayer, hospitality, and deep connection to creation.
May we walk in his footsteps with courage, faith, and compassion.
#StColumba #CelticChristianity #diocal
June 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
On Sunday, we celebrated the feast day of St. Columba.
Founder of the Iona monastery, Columba’s legacy lives on in our community—shaped by prayer, hospitality, and deep connection to creation.
May we walk in his footsteps with courage, faith, and compassion.
#StColumba #CelticChristianity #diocal
Founder of the Iona monastery, Columba’s legacy lives on in our community—shaped by prayer, hospitality, and deep connection to creation.
May we walk in his footsteps with courage, faith, and compassion.
#StColumba #CelticChristianity #diocal
You are warmly invited to Evensong at St. Columba’s Inverness Virtual Chapel — a time-honored service of reflection, music, and peace.
Whether you come with questions, gratitude, weariness, or hope—there is a place for you here.
Whether you come with questions, gratitude, weariness, or hope—there is a place for you here.
Evensong | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
You are warmly invited to Evensong at St. Columba’s Inverness Virtual Chapel — a time-honored service of reflection, music, and peace.
Whether you come with questions, gratitude, weariness, or hope—there is a place for you here.
Whether you come with questions, gratitude, weariness, or hope—there is a place for you here.
You don’t need all the answers to show up. You just need a willing heart. This spring, join our church community as we read Home by Another Way by Barbara Brown Taylor
Led by Deacon Ari Wolfe, this study is a space for honest questions, rich conversation, and shared growth: buff.ly/znclpmC
Led by Deacon Ari Wolfe, this study is a space for honest questions, rich conversation, and shared growth: buff.ly/znclpmC
Home By Another Way Book Study
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
www.stcolumbasinverness.org
May 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
You don’t need all the answers to show up. You just need a willing heart. This spring, join our church community as we read Home by Another Way by Barbara Brown Taylor
Led by Deacon Ari Wolfe, this study is a space for honest questions, rich conversation, and shared growth: buff.ly/znclpmC
Led by Deacon Ari Wolfe, this study is a space for honest questions, rich conversation, and shared growth: buff.ly/znclpmC
We are honored to host a special exhibit of paintings by local artist Lorraine Almeida at St. Columba’s Inverness.
Come experience this soulful collection during your visit to St. Columba’s. We hope the community will enjoy and be inspired by her work.
Learn more about the artist:
Come experience this soulful collection during your visit to St. Columba’s. We hope the community will enjoy and be inspired by her work.
Learn more about the artist:
Lorraine Almeida
LORRAINE ALMEIDA
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May 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We are honored to host a special exhibit of paintings by local artist Lorraine Almeida at St. Columba’s Inverness.
Come experience this soulful collection during your visit to St. Columba’s. We hope the community will enjoy and be inspired by her work.
Learn more about the artist:
Come experience this soulful collection during your visit to St. Columba’s. We hope the community will enjoy and be inspired by her work.
Learn more about the artist:
Thanks to a number of generous donations, we have recently acquired a full, accessible New Testament commentary series (Sacra Pagina), a sizable collection of Mary Oliver poems, the complete works by and about Thomas Merton.
Come spend some time in St. Mary's Library, located just behind our nave.
Come spend some time in St. Mary's Library, located just behind our nave.
May 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thanks to a number of generous donations, we have recently acquired a full, accessible New Testament commentary series (Sacra Pagina), a sizable collection of Mary Oliver poems, the complete works by and about Thomas Merton.
Come spend some time in St. Mary's Library, located just behind our nave.
Come spend some time in St. Mary's Library, located just behind our nave.
The Soul of Anglicanism series is available online. Whether you’re new to Anglican tradition or seeking a deeper understanding of its rich spiritual heritage, this series offers thoughtful teaching, lively discussion, and meaningful reflection.
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Watch now: buff.ly/NSCApt6
The Soul of Anglicanism Series | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
stcolumbasinverness.org
May 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The Soul of Anglicanism series is available online. Whether you’re new to Anglican tradition or seeking a deeper understanding of its rich spiritual heritage, this series offers thoughtful teaching, lively discussion, and meaningful reflection.
Watch now: buff.ly/NSCApt6
Watch now: buff.ly/NSCApt6
Escape to tranquility, where quiet contemplation meets the rustic charm of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Nestled in serene surroundings, our haven invites you to unwind, recharge, and connect with nature.
Stay in the historic Frick family summer home!
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Stay in the historic Frick family summer home!
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May 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Escape to tranquility, where quiet contemplation meets the rustic charm of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Nestled in serene surroundings, our haven invites you to unwind, recharge, and connect with nature.
Stay in the historic Frick family summer home!
buff.ly/H81g2jg
Stay in the historic Frick family summer home!
buff.ly/H81g2jg
Six all-star musicians. One unforgettable sound. Wake the Dead brings together some of the West Coast’s most respected folk, jazz, and traditional Irish artists.
July 6 | 4:00 pm
Advance tickets: $25 (children under 12 free!)
$30 at the door (cash only)
Get your tickets at buff.ly/gtKGAl2
July 6 | 4:00 pm
Advance tickets: $25 (children under 12 free!)
$30 at the door (cash only)
Get your tickets at buff.ly/gtKGAl2
Wake the Dead Concert | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
stcolumbasinverness.org
May 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Six all-star musicians. One unforgettable sound. Wake the Dead brings together some of the West Coast’s most respected folk, jazz, and traditional Irish artists.
July 6 | 4:00 pm
Advance tickets: $25 (children under 12 free!)
$30 at the door (cash only)
Get your tickets at buff.ly/gtKGAl2
July 6 | 4:00 pm
Advance tickets: $25 (children under 12 free!)
$30 at the door (cash only)
Get your tickets at buff.ly/gtKGAl2
Now announcing Portraits of Christ VI - A 5-week online course coming Fall 2025. Reserve your spot today!
In this semester, Fr. Vincent will continue to unpack the structure, theology, and literary ‘brush strokes’ of Mark’s gospel, which presents Christ as the “Suffering Messiah” of Isaiah 53.
In this semester, Fr. Vincent will continue to unpack the structure, theology, and literary ‘brush strokes’ of Mark’s gospel, which presents Christ as the “Suffering Messiah” of Isaiah 53.
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May 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Now announcing Portraits of Christ VI - A 5-week online course coming Fall 2025. Reserve your spot today!
In this semester, Fr. Vincent will continue to unpack the structure, theology, and literary ‘brush strokes’ of Mark’s gospel, which presents Christ as the “Suffering Messiah” of Isaiah 53.
In this semester, Fr. Vincent will continue to unpack the structure, theology, and literary ‘brush strokes’ of Mark’s gospel, which presents Christ as the “Suffering Messiah” of Isaiah 53.
Our Choir has two sections: the Iona Choir, which cantors and leads the singing for our in-person services, and the Choir-in-the-Pews (everyone!).
Come and make a joyful noise with us! Interested? Please email Music Director Ann McChesney-Young. Learn more at
Come and make a joyful noise with us! Interested? Please email Music Director Ann McChesney-Young. Learn more at
Music Ministry | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Our Choir has two sections: the Iona Choir, which cantors and leads the singing for our in-person services, and the Choir-in-the-Pews (everyone!).
Come and make a joyful noise with us! Interested? Please email Music Director Ann McChesney-Young. Learn more at
Come and make a joyful noise with us! Interested? Please email Music Director Ann McChesney-Young. Learn more at
From rock grooves to Irish reels, Wake the Dead fuses the soul of the Grateful Dead with the spirit of Celtic tradition.
Don’t miss the next concert in our Celtic music series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, coming July 6.
Reserve your tickets now at buff.ly/XxrO5tJ
#concert #gratefuldead
Don’t miss the next concert in our Celtic music series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, coming July 6.
Reserve your tickets now at buff.ly/XxrO5tJ
#concert #gratefuldead
May 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
From rock grooves to Irish reels, Wake the Dead fuses the soul of the Grateful Dead with the spirit of Celtic tradition.
Don’t miss the next concert in our Celtic music series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, coming July 6.
Reserve your tickets now at buff.ly/XxrO5tJ
#concert #gratefuldead
Don’t miss the next concert in our Celtic music series in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater, coming July 6.
Reserve your tickets now at buff.ly/XxrO5tJ
#concert #gratefuldead
Discovering Your Hidden Genius:
A Retreat for Life’s Next Chapter
An In-Person Retreat
with Alex Ellison, Co-Author of the bestselling book, Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy To Uncovering & Harnessing Your Innate Talents
June 6-7
Register now at
A Retreat for Life’s Next Chapter
An In-Person Retreat
with Alex Ellison, Co-Author of the bestselling book, Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy To Uncovering & Harnessing Your Innate Talents
June 6-7
Register now at
Discover Your Hidden Genius Retreat | St. Columba's Inverness
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.
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May 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Discovering Your Hidden Genius:
A Retreat for Life’s Next Chapter
An In-Person Retreat
with Alex Ellison, Co-Author of the bestselling book, Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy To Uncovering & Harnessing Your Innate Talents
June 6-7
Register now at
A Retreat for Life’s Next Chapter
An In-Person Retreat
with Alex Ellison, Co-Author of the bestselling book, Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy To Uncovering & Harnessing Your Innate Talents
June 6-7
Register now at
Free online book study begins tomorrow! Hawken’s book Carbon reminds us that we are “exquisitely intertwined and inseparably connected” with the Earth and one another. buff.ly/RjAK4Tg
#DioCal #Episcopal #FaithAndClimate #ContemplativeDiscipleship
#DioCal #Episcopal #FaithAndClimate #ContemplativeDiscipleship
May 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Free online book study begins tomorrow! Hawken’s book Carbon reminds us that we are “exquisitely intertwined and inseparably connected” with the Earth and one another. buff.ly/RjAK4Tg
#DioCal #Episcopal #FaithAndClimate #ContemplativeDiscipleship
#DioCal #Episcopal #FaithAndClimate #ContemplativeDiscipleship
Register for this free workshop today and walk with these caring practitioners to explore how planning for the end-of-life can help us live more fully in the present: buff.ly/ga7WLSA
End-of-Life Planning with Michael Gaddini, MD and Sarah Johnson, RN
Sunday, May 25th, 1-3 PM
End-of-Life Planning with Michael Gaddini, MD and Sarah Johnson, RN
Sunday, May 25th, 1-3 PM
End-of-Life Planning | St. Columba's Inverness
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May 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Register for this free workshop today and walk with these caring practitioners to explore how planning for the end-of-life can help us live more fully in the present: buff.ly/ga7WLSA
End-of-Life Planning with Michael Gaddini, MD and Sarah Johnson, RN
Sunday, May 25th, 1-3 PM
End-of-Life Planning with Michael Gaddini, MD and Sarah Johnson, RN
Sunday, May 25th, 1-3 PM
We’ve unveiled a brand new church banner—created with care to reflect the spirit and sacred rhythms of our community. It’s a vibrant expression of our life together, rooted in prayer, welcome, and the beauty of this place.
Come see it in person next time you’re here!
Come see it in person next time you’re here!
April 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’ve unveiled a brand new church banner—created with care to reflect the spirit and sacred rhythms of our community. It’s a vibrant expression of our life together, rooted in prayer, welcome, and the beauty of this place.
Come see it in person next time you’re here!
Come see it in person next time you’re here!
There’s science behind your God-given gifts! At our upcoming retreat, Alex Ellison, career counselor and co-author of Your Hidden Genius, will guide us through the science behind understanding our natural gifts.
Don’t miss the early bird discount - available through May 4! buff.ly/pd3zUcN
Don’t miss the early bird discount - available through May 4! buff.ly/pd3zUcN
April 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
There’s science behind your God-given gifts! At our upcoming retreat, Alex Ellison, career counselor and co-author of Your Hidden Genius, will guide us through the science behind understanding our natural gifts.
Don’t miss the early bird discount - available through May 4! buff.ly/pd3zUcN
Don’t miss the early bird discount - available through May 4! buff.ly/pd3zUcN
We’re rolling out a new laundry service with Lace House Linens! Starting this week, we’ll receive weekly deliveries of fresh bar towels, cloth napkins, and tablecloths—cutting down our use of paper products and making our hospitality even more sustainable. Small changes can have a big impact!
April 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’re rolling out a new laundry service with Lace House Linens! Starting this week, we’ll receive weekly deliveries of fresh bar towels, cloth napkins, and tablecloths—cutting down our use of paper products and making our hospitality even more sustainable. Small changes can have a big impact!
Triduum is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes on Easter Sunday. Worship with us this Triduum at St. Columba's Inverness.
April 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Triduum is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Maundy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes on Easter Sunday. Worship with us this Triduum at St. Columba's Inverness.
Are you longing for a community that recognizes the sacredness of creation? Do you feel called to respond to the ecological crisis, but long for a faith-filled approach that nurtures both action and contemplation?
Learn about The Council for Ecological Discipleship at
Learn about The Council for Ecological Discipleship at
The Council for Ecological Discipleship: Integrating Contemplation and Action for the Planet
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April 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Are you longing for a community that recognizes the sacredness of creation? Do you feel called to respond to the ecological crisis, but long for a faith-filled approach that nurtures both action and contemplation?
Learn about The Council for Ecological Discipleship at
Learn about The Council for Ecological Discipleship at
Join Us for Our Next Gathering
Our upcoming online film discussion will feature Common Ground, the acclaimed follow-up to Kiss the Ground.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4:30–5:30 PM PT
Facilitator: Penny Washbourn, CED Member
Our upcoming online film discussion will feature Common Ground, the acclaimed follow-up to Kiss the Ground.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4:30–5:30 PM PT
Facilitator: Penny Washbourn, CED Member
Common Ground Film Discussion
Council for Ecological Discipleship
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April 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Join Us for Our Next Gathering
Our upcoming online film discussion will feature Common Ground, the acclaimed follow-up to Kiss the Ground.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4:30–5:30 PM PT
Facilitator: Penny Washbourn, CED Member
Our upcoming online film discussion will feature Common Ground, the acclaimed follow-up to Kiss the Ground.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 4:30–5:30 PM PT
Facilitator: Penny Washbourn, CED Member
On January 25, 2025, members of St. Columba’s Inverness gathered at St. John’s Ross for a transformative day of reflection, storytelling, and visioning in an Appreciative Inquiry Summit. Read more!
Discovering, Dreaming, and Designing St. Columba’s Appreciative Inquiry Summit
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April 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
On January 25, 2025, members of St. Columba’s Inverness gathered at St. John’s Ross for a transformative day of reflection, storytelling, and visioning in an Appreciative Inquiry Summit. Read more!