Ministries
Red Door Thrift Shop
The Red Door Thrift Shop, a ministry of Christ Episcopal Church,
offers quality used goods at great value, promoting sustainability through reuse.
Proceeds generated at the Red Door Thrift Shop fund Christ Church’s Community Support program.
For the 2026 Community Support Grant Application Form and Guidelines,
please visit our website’s Community Support page.
In 2025, $50,000 was donated to local organizations.
2025 Grant Recipients
Anacortes Family Center
Family Promise
Salvation Army Food Bank
Food to Go
Anacortes Music Project
Foundation for Academic Endeavors
Friends of the Anacortes Public Library
Anacortes Schools Foundation
Anacortes Boys & Girls Club
Community Action
Epting Foundation for the Arts
Fidalgo DanceWorks
Hospice of the NW Foundation
Island Health Foundation
Underground Writing
Skagit Gleaners
Skagit Habitat for Humanity
Youthnet
Paths to Understanding
Skagit Humane Society
Christ Church’s Red Door Thrift Shop is located at 1019 Seventh Street in Anacortes.
360-202-9966, Red Door Thrift Shop
Red Door Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am – 3pm
Red Door Donation Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 10am – 1pm
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am - 3pm
Shoppers, Volunteers, & Donations are always welcome!
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation is the lifelong journey of discovering and deepening our love for God amid the complexities of our human existence. This ministry aims to support, nourish, and challenge adults as they explore their beliefs on a continual quest of faith.
Altar Guild
This behind-the-scenes ministry readies the altar, flowers, and linens, and manages special events like weddings and baptisms. Teams of two members handle responsibilities each month, with congregational involvement in events like the "Greening of the Church" during Advent fostering community engagement.
Buildings & Grounds
The Building & Grounds Committee manages upkeep for the church and its facilities, including landscape maintenance, repairs, and inspections. They coordinate outside contractors for major repairs while occasional work parties engage the congregation and foster community spirit.
Education for Ministry (EfM)
EfM is a four-year program supporting Christian ministry through group reflection and study. Participants engage in assigned readings, theological reflection, and shared stories to deepen their understanding of Christian tradition and ministry. Recent topics include multicultural living and dismantling racism, with upcoming study focusing on spiritual maturity.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care encompasses various forms of support, including hospital visits, home bound communion, counseling, and compassionate presence during times of need. It offers emotional, social, and spiritual sustenance, often extended through prayer, reflecting Christ's love and justice. Lay Pastoral Care Teams, comprising individuals with diverse skills and a shared commitment to service, provide vital support, particularly to older adults.
Mutual Ministry Plan
Mutual Ministry at Christ Episcopal is guided by a shared commitment between the Interim Vicar and the congregation. This agreement encourages and leads congregants to discern and share their gifts through Total Common Ministry, offers compelling liturgical and educational programs, and fosters an inclusive, just, and loving community in Christ.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry, composed of knitters of all skill levels, gathers for fellowship and to pray for those in need of spiritual comfort, including congregation members, their friends, and family. The church provides yarn and materials. Shawls are blessed during a church service and presented to individuals suggested by congregation members, with recipients prayed for at each meeting.
Children & Youth Ministry
Christ Church’s Youth Group meets monthly for a special activity. Our faith formation program for children, Godly Play, meets intermittently.
Please contact Melissa Simonsen at mvsimonsen@gmail.com for more information on both programs.
Men’s Group
Weekly on Fridays, 8-9am, in the Parish Hall.
Our Men's Ministry offers a space for men to grow in faith, build relationships, and develop leadership skills. We provide a welcoming environment for men to connect with the church and each other, discussing various topics from personal struggles to broader issues through a Christian lens.
College of Congressional Development
The College of Congregational Development offers comprehensive training for lay and clergy leaders, drawing from various theories and practices to nurture practitioners in fostering healthy congregations. Training options include four two-day sessions over two years or two seven-day intensives over two summers (cdcollege.org).
Contact Us
office@christchurchanacortes.org
360-293-5790
1216 7th St
Anacortes, WA 98221