Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26
The Discovery Program Since 2012, St. Mary’s has proudly sponsored West Columbia Elementary fifth-grade students’ participation in the Discovery Program at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. This unique educational experience provides hands-on learning opportunities that enrich and extend classroom instruction.
Through interactive activities and outdoor exploration, students gain a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship, history, plant and wildlife studies, astronomy, current issues, and human relationships.
In addition to sponsoring the students’ four-day stay at camp, St. Mary’s also provides transportation and notebooks to help ensure every child can fully participate in and document their experience.
The Discovery Program continues to have a meaningful impact and is enthusiastically supported by students, parents, teachers, and school administrators alike. Click to learn more information about the Discovery Program.
Community Assistance Guided by the intention of the endowment from Kitty Nash Grose, the vestry established the Community Assistance Fund. The fund is designed to help citizens of West Columbia who are in need of financial assistance. Overseeing the fund is the Community Assistance Committee. The committee's job is to assess the need of a recipient and make recommendations to the vestry. The privacy of the recipient is important. Only the committee members, treasurer, and priest know the identity of the recipient. If approved, help is provided to the recipient by directly paying a bill or providing a gift card. Cash is never given. This is a one-time gift. Community Assistance also provided aid to West Columbia Elementary by providing backpacks, lice kits, medicine, etc. To recommend someone for Community Assistance contact the church office at 979-345-3456 or email the church office.
Military Support We proudly support the military personnel in our parish family and those connected to our parish community through prayer, encouragement, and appreciation for their service. Each Sunday during the Holy Eucharist, they are remembered in our Prayers of the People. Around Armed Forces Day each May, we also send gift cards and notes of appreciation as a reminder that their service and sacrifice are deeply valued and never forgotten.