St. Columba's Inverness

06/23/2026

Music under the open sky returns to St. Columba’s Inverness.

Join us in our outdoor amphitheater on Sunday, July 5 for Wake the Dead, “The World’s Only Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead Jam Band.”

This extraordinary ensemble features renowned musicians from across the folk, Celtic, and roots music worlds, blending beloved Grateful Dead songs with blazing Irish reels, haunting airs, mandolin-driven jams, and rich vocal harmonies. It’s a concert experience that longtime Deadheads and Celtic music fans alike won’t want to miss.

Advance tickets save you $5:
$25 advance | $30 at the door
Children under 12 free

Doors open at 4 pm
Concert begins at 5 pm

Tickets:

St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.

06/22/2026

In a world that often leaves us feeling disconnected, community begins with something simple: showing up.

We gather together every Sunday in person, but also from around the world right in our Virtual Chapel.

Each Sunday, our Virtual Chapel gathers for Morning Prayer—a time to pause, pray, listen to scripture, and remember that we do not walk the spiritual journey alone. Though separated by geography, we come together as companions in faith, carrying one another's joys, concerns, questions, and hopes before God.

Following Morning Prayer, we remain online for Coffee Hour Conversation, an informal time of fellowship where friendships are nurtured, stories are shared, and meaningful connections take root. Whether you are a longtime member of the St. Columba's community or joining us for the first time, there is a place for you at the table.

Bring your coffee, tea, or morning beverage of choice and join us for prayer, conversation, and community. Because the Christian life was never meant to be lived alone.

Every Sunday at 11 am PT | 2 pm ET
stcolumbasinverness.org/virtual-chapel

06/20/2026

Newly minted Mother Nicole Walters (far right)!!

06/20/2026

Our own Nicole Walters processing for her ordination to the Priesthood right now. When she leaves this Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, she will be called Mother Nicole Walters. We at St. Columba’s are so proud of her and know she has great things in store and to offer.

06/19/2026

What if prayer could happen through color as much as through words?

Join Anna Haight at our next Contemplative Practice Circle for an introduction to praying with Christian mandalas. Using Celtic stained-glass-inspired patterns, we'll explore a contemplative practice that invites stillness, creativity, and prayerful attention.

No artistic experience necessary. Mandala patterns will be provided. Please bring crayons, colored pencils, markers, or other media you enjoy using.

Tuesday, June 23 at 3:30 pm

06/18/2026

This workshop is not only for older adults.

The Last Gift Box Workshop is for anyone who wants to spare loved ones confusion, uncertainty, and difficult guesswork during times of illness, crisis, or death. Whether you are caring for aging parents, raising children, navigating your own health journey, or simply wanting to live with greater intention, this day offers practical tools and compassionate support.

Thursday, July 23 | 10:30 am–2:30 pm
Lunch included with registration.

Learn more and register: stcolumbasinverness.org/last-gift-box

06/17/2026

Looking for thoughtful summer listening?

New recordings have been added to The Soul of Anglicanism lecture series with Fr. Andrew Walmisley. Explore Anglican history, scripture, tradition, liturgy, and spirituality. Come alongside historical figures like Julian of Norwich, Thomas Cranmer, and more through this engaging series designed for both newcomers and lifelong Anglicans. The series will continue this fall.

Summer is the perfect time to catch up. Listen. Reflect. Discover the soul of Anglicanism.

St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.

06/16/2026

Not all pilgrimages lead through familiar landscapes.

This summer, journey into Middle-earth with Fr. Vincent Pizzuto and Mother Teri Waldron for a weekend retreat exploring the spiritual wisdom woven throughout J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

Together we'll reflect on courage and temptation, providence and freedom, sacrifice and hope, and the mysterious ways grace works through even the smallest lives. Through prayer, conversation, chant, shared meals, and contemplative reflection, we'll discover why Tolkien's beloved story continues to awaken the deepest longings of the human heart.

Join us from July 31 – August 2 and come and discover where myth becomes history, and where Middle-earth becomes a mirror of the soul.

“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps greater.’”

06/15/2026

Spend a summer evening under the trees with live music at St. Columba’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater.

On Sunday, July 5, at 5 pm, the acclaimed Celtic jam band Wake the Dead brings their legendary fusion of Grateful Dead classics and traditional Irish music to Inverness. From soaring fiddle tunes and uilleann pipes to groove-heavy Dead jams, this is music made for an outdoor summer evening.

Save by purchasing advance tickets:
$25 advance | $30 at the door (cash only)
Children under 12 free

Doors open at 4 pm. Beer, wine, and refreshments available for purchase.
Get tickets today:

St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Retreat House and Contemplative Center in Inverness, California. Contemplative Spirituality in the Heart of West Marin.

06/12/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for our next Contemplative Practice Circle exploring Music and Movement, led by Ann McChesney-Young.

This contemplative gathering weaves together meditative songs, simple chants, and gentle movement as a way of deepening, awareness, prayer, and presence. No musical or movement experience is needed—just a willingness to enter the practice.