Calendar & EVENTS

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News & Upcoming Events

SAEC Tote Bag – Children’s Ministry Fund Raiser

SAEC Tote Bag – Children’s Ministry Fund Raiser

Children’s Ministry Fundraiser - St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Tote Bags! We’re giving these tote bags to our Children and Youth Volunteers to express our gratitude for their faithful work with the young people of St. Alban’s. But we liked them so much that we decided...

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Strawberry Sunday: June 21st

Strawberry Sunday: June 21st

Join us on Sunday, June 21st, after the 10:00 a.m. service in Trenbath Parish Hall for our annual St. Alban’s Day tradition! Kick off Father’s Day right with ice cream, cake, whipped cream, and plenty of fresh strawberries.  All are welcome, no RSVP needed, and...

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St. Alban’s Food Pantry

St. Alban’s Food Pantry

After many months of planning and preparation, we are on the verge of launching the St. Alban’s Food Pantry in collaboration with the Capital Area Food Bank! Our inaugural pantry will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and we plan to continue...

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Ministry Soptlight – The Hospitality Committee

Ministry Soptlight – The Hospitality Committee

A Ministry Built on Welcome: Meet the Hospitality Committee For 170 years, this team has been the warm heart behind Saint Albans' gatherings. Committee chair Eve Zartman-Ball shares what drives their work — and how you can be part of it.   The Hospitality...

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This Week at St. Alban’s – June 8 to 15

This Week at St. Alban’s – June 8 to 15

Welcome to our News Blog! Here, you'll find the latest news we have to share about our parish this week. If you wish to receive our weekly newsletter, "This Week at St. Alban's," every Friday, please email office@stalbansdc.org, and we'll add you to our mailing list....

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Upcoming Funerals

Upcoming Funerals

In Memoriam: Lee Benoist Ravenel The St. Alban's community gathers to celebrate the life of Lee. We warmly invite all who knew and loved Lee to join us for the funeral service. Service: Monday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. Location: St. Alban's Episcopal Church A reception...

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Global Missions Committee 2026 Kick-Off

Global Missions Committee 2026 Kick-Off

Are you passionate about generating hope-inspiring action within our broader community? Please join the Global Missions Committee for its 2026 Kick-Off this Thursday, June 4 at 6 PM in the library in Satterlee’s first floor (near the Parish’s office).  We'll fill you...

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Organ Recital by Matthew Steynor

Organ Recital by Matthew Steynor

Join us for an organ recital this Wednesday, June 3rd, at 7 p.m. Our Director of Music, Matthew Steynor, showcasing music he will play for recitals in Japan in a few weeks’ time. This week's recital will be held in the sanctuary at St Alban’s School. (Click here for...

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Upcoming Holiday Closures for Memorial Day Weekend

Upcoming Holiday Closures for Memorial Day Weekend

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, please take note of some schedule adjustments at St. Alban's: Saturday, May 23: The Opportunity Shop (Op Shop) will be closed for the weekend. Monday, May 25: The parish offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day...

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Children’s Ministry Fundraiser – St. Alban’s Tote Bags!

Children’s Ministry Fundraiser – St. Alban’s Tote Bags!

We gave these tote bags to our Children and Youth Volunteers to express our gratitude for their faithful work with the young people of St. Alban’s. But we liked them so much that we decided to make them available to the wider congregation as well. Proceeds from the...

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Parish Picnic This Sunday, May 31, After Our 10 a.m. Service

Parish Picnic This Sunday, May 31, After Our 10 a.m. Service

We’re shaking things up this year! To take advantage of the cooler spring weather and celebrate together before the summer travel season begins, we’ve moved the Parish Picnic to Sunday, May 31, following the 10 a.m. service. Join us as we celebrate the end of the...

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Help Us Shape Our Children’s Ministry!

Help Us Shape Our Children’s Ministry!

As the 2025–26 program year concludes, we invite all parents and guardians to provide feedback via a brief 10-minute online survey. Whether you have ideas for new programming or want to share your current experience, your input helps us see the "big picture" for next...

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Summer Schedule Starts on May 24, 2026

Summer Schedule Starts on May 24, 2026

Starting on May 24 and until Labor Day Weekend, we invite you to join us for worship following our Summer schedule:   8:00 a.m. - Rite I Holy Eucharist (English) in the Church 10:00 a.m. - Rite II Holy Eucharist (English) in the Church and Children’s Chapel in...

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Holy Week 2026

Holy Week 2026

St. Alban's Episcopal Church - Holy Week 2026 Palm Sunday – March 29 8 a.m. (English) 9 a.m. (English) 11:15 a.m. (English) 11:15 a.m. (Spanish) in Nourse Hall NOTE: Our 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services will begin with a Procession from the Peace Cross to the Church...

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Parish Closing Early Today

Parish Closing Early Today

Early Closing Today Due to the storm expected this afternoon, the parish office and church will close at 1 p.m. today.  Please be safe in your travels. (The picture above shows St. Alban's Episcopal Church circa 1896, before it was clad in stone.  Ater the church...

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What Happens When You Die – Rector’s Forum Continues

What Happens When You Die – Rector’s Forum Continues

What Happens When you Die? Our Rector's Forum Continues This Sunday This Lent, we explore the upliftingly hopeful side of mortality through the lens of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce. Whether you read along with us or just attend the forums, these conversations will...

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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday, February 18th Join us on Ash Wednesday as we begin observing a holy Lent. We will offer the following services: Noon English service in the Church 6:30 p.m. English service in the Church 6:30 pm La Santa Misa in Nourse Hall

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Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day

MONDAY, February 16th is Presidents' Day. In honor of the holiday: The Church and Parish Office are CLOSED There will be NO morning prayer service Iona Senior Services programming is CANCELLED Happy Holiday! Thank you.

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Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday

Pancake Supper! Join us for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious stack of pancakes and warm fellowship as we gather with our parish and wider community. A suggested donation of $15 per person or $30...

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Annual Meeting and Vestry Election

Annual Meeting and Vestry Election

St. Alban's Annual Meeting & Vestry Election This Sunday, February 8, 2026, St. Alban’s will hold its Annual Meeting and Parish Election. We will elect a new Junior Warden for a three-year term and four Vestry members for three-year terms. Under the Bylaws of St....

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Newcomers Dinner

Newcomers Dinner

A Message for all Newcomers! If you are new to St. Alban’s or would like to get to know other parishioners better, we hope you will join us for a Newcomer Welcome Party at the Rector’s House on Friday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, click here.  Additionally,...

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Church & Parish Office Storm Update

Church & Parish Office Storm Update

Parish Storm Update for Thursday, Jan. 29 Here is the operating status of the parish today: No Iona Senior Program The Parish Office will open approximately two hours late (11 a.m.) The Opportunity Shop will only open 12 to 3pm today Parking on the Cathedral Close is...

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Snowstorm Update: Today’s Livestreaming Links!

Snowstorm Update: Today’s Livestreaming Links!

Due to the overnight snow emergency, we are streamlining our services this morning to a single 10 a.m. service.  We will not have our 8am, 9am or 11:15am services, Children's Chapel, Nursery, Godly Play, Coffee Hour, Forum or any other program this day, but...

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MONDAY, Jan. 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In honor of the holiday: The Church and Parish Office are CLOSED There will be NO morning prayer service Iona Senior Services programming is CANCELLED Happy Holiday! Thank you.

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Christmas at St. Alban’s

Christmas at St. Alban’s

Christmas Eve 2 p.m. La Santa Misa de Nochebuena in Spanish at the St. Alban’s School Chapel 4 p.m. Family Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist with Traditional Christmas Carols in the Church. Children participants should arrive to Nourse Hall by 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Holy...

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Advent Retreat: Dec. 5-7, 2025

Advent Retreat: Dec. 5-7, 2025

Annual Advent Retreat We are looking forward eagerly to our Advent Quiet Retreat this year from Dec 5-7, 2025.  Join us at beautiful Memorial House in Rehoboth Beach for a quiet retreat focused on the Book of Psalms, which "teaches us to neither ignore our pain nor...

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RESCHEDULED: St. Alban’s Parish Directory Photos!

RESCHEDULED: St. Alban’s Parish Directory Photos!

UPDATE: Photo Sessions This Weekend Canceled!  Please sign up for NEW Dates/Times! Dear St. Alban’s family, We want to inform you that all parish photo sessions scheduled for today, tomorrow, and Saturday have been canceled. The company we hired to provide the...

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Thanksgiving Day at St. Alban’s

Thanksgiving Day at St. Alban’s

Thanksgiving Day Service This year’s Thanksgiving Day Service will be held on Thursday, November 27, at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary. We hope you can attend. Thanksgiving Noon Dinner That same day, at noon, join us for one of St. Alban’s most beloved traditions!  This...

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All Souls Day Service: Wednesday, October 29

All Souls Day Service: Wednesday, October 29

All Souls Requiem / Día de los Difuntos Bilingual Service This year’s Requiem service, in which we honor departed loved ones with a reflective eucharist, will be held on Wednesday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m.  Please join us for this bilingual service, where our choir...

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The 2026 Season of Gratitude

The 2026 Season of Gratitude

Gratitude and Discipleship: Stewardship at St. Alban's From Elizabeth and Matt Hindman, Stewardship Chairs As we kick off this year’s stewardship season, we want to say thank you to everyone in the St. Alban’s community for making this a place where we can grow...

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Parish Closed on Monday, October 13th

Parish Closed on Monday, October 13th

Indigenous Peoples Day St. Alban's Church and Parish Office are closed Monday, October thirteenth.      There will be NO Contemplative Prayer Service.      There will be NO Iona Senior Program.      However, the Free Yoga Class WILL be held in Nourse Hall at 10 a.m....

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2025 Memorial Lecture Series: November 5th

2025 Memorial Lecture Series: November 5th

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Francis Collins St. Alban's Episcopal Church is delighted to present physician and geneticist Dr. Francis Collins on the evening of November 5th 2025 as part of our ongoing Memorial Lecture Series. Dr. Collins spent twelve years as Director of the...

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Wednesday Nights at St. Alban’s

Wednesday Nights at St. Alban’s

Note: Our Wednesday Night program will have its last gathering of the Season on May 13 and will resume after Labor Day Weekend.  Please join us every Wednesday for prayer, a meal, and an opportunity to grow in faith and community. We begin with Evening Prayer at 5:30...

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Sunday School

Sunday School

Gody Play and Youth Group begin Sunday, September 14th As the new program year begins, we invite parents to complete an online registration form at your earliest convenience for both children and youth.  Advance registration helps us prepare classes, teachers, and...

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A Message for All Newcomers

A Message for All Newcomers

New to St. Alban's or the Episcopal Church? This fall, we have a number of events just for you!  Join us for a series of classes geared toward those who would like to learn more about the history, theology, and traditions of St. Alban’s and the Episcopal Church in...

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Parish Closed on Labor Day

Parish Closed on Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! St. Alban's Parish (Church and Office) are closed Monday, September 1st. There will be NO Iona Senior Program that day, and NO Free Yoga Class in Nourse Hall in the morning. We hope you have an enjoyable holiday!

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Regular Schedule Resumes in September

Regular Schedule Resumes in September

On Sunday, September 7, we invite you to join us for worship following our regular schedule: 8:00 a.m. - Rite I Holy Eucharist (English) in the Church 9:00 a.m. - Rite II Holy Eucharist (English) in the Church with Children's Chapel in Nourse Hall.  Nursery care...

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Adult Volunteers Needed For Youth Ministry Formation!

Adult Volunteers Needed For Youth Ministry Formation!

At St. Alban’s, we’re blessed with a vibrant children’s ministry and a dynamic youth group, thanks to our amazing volunteers. This year, we’re excited to grow both our high school group and launch a new middle school group for rising 6th graders. These gatherings will...

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Youth Music at St. Alban’s!

Youth Music at St. Alban’s!

Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Choristers are once again recruiting for our upcoming program year!  We are thrilled to offer two exciting groups — our Cherub Choir for Kindergarten and Lower Elementary Schoolers, and our Choristers Upper Elementary and...

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Save the Date: Advent Retreat Dec. 5-7, 2025

Save the Date: Advent Retreat Dec. 5-7, 2025

December may feel a long way off, but we invite you to do something your future self will thank you for: mark your calendars for our Annual Advent Retreat! Join us from December 5 to 7 at the beautiful Memorial House in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for an exploration of...

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Chorister Retreat ~ August 9th

Chorister Retreat ~ August 9th

All children headed to 1st grade or older are invited to join us for our Chorister Retreat on Saturday, August 9th!  This special day of music, fellowship, and fun will help us kick off the new choir year. Choristers will sing, learn about our choir program, hear from...

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The Op Shop Summer Schedule

The Op Shop Summer Schedule

Independence Day, Bag Sale, and Summer Break! St. Alban's Opportunity Shop has a lot going on this month.  Here are some important dates to remember: July 4th and 5th: CLOSED for the Independence Day holiday! Saturday, July 19th: Last day to make donations!  No...

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Samaritan Ministry Partnership

Samaritan Ministry Partnership

A part of St. Alban’s Parish’s ongoing ministries has been the distribution of over $1,000 a month in grocery assistance gift cards to those in need.  We are happy to announce that Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington has agreed to be our partner in this...

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Independence Day Concert

Independence Day Concert

Happy 4th of July! Be sure to come by the National Cathedral this Friday, as St. Alban's Church's Director of Music, Matthew Steynor, performs as part of the Cathedral's annual Independence Day concert. Matthew will play the organ in solo pieces as well as with the...

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Juneteenth Schedule Changes

Juneteenth Schedule Changes

Juneteenth Schedule Changes ~ June 19, 2025 Please note the following schedule changes for the holiday on Thursday: No Morning Prayer Service. No Iona Senior Programming. Parish Office is Closed. Opportunity Shop is Closed. Thank you.  

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St. Alban’s Day ~ Strawberry Sunday, June 22nd!

St. Alban’s Day ~ Strawberry Sunday, June 22nd!

Join us on St. Alban's Day for our Strawberry Sunday Celebration! Volunteer to Help, or Just Join the Fun! Following the 10:00 a.m. English service and just before the 11:15 a.m. Spanish’s Santa Misa, we’ll gather in Satterlee Hall for a joyful celebration of St....

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St. Alban’s Op Shop Gives to Local Charities

St. Alban’s Op Shop Gives to Local Charities

$300,000 to be Donated! Thanks to the tireless dedication of the Workers of St. Alban’s, our devoted Opportunity Shop volunteers, the exceptional leadership of Op Shop Manager Courtney Cunningham, and your continued generosity, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will...

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Evelyn Underhill Quiet Day is June 14th, 2025

Evelyn Underhill Quiet Day is June 14th, 2025

Saturday, June 14 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration for the annual Day of Quiet Reflection in honor of Evelyn Underhill is now open! Our leader will be Phil Fox Rose, executive director of Underhill House in Seattle, WA - an exciting ministry offering...

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Memorial Day ~ May 26th, 2025

Memorial Day ~ May 26th, 2025

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Please note that on Monday, May 26th: The Parish Office will be Closed. There will be no Noontime Contemplative Prayer. There will be no Iona Senior Services programming. Yoga class will not be held. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!...

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