A Joyful Noise June 2026

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

Senior Warden Message

Tom Young, Senior Warden

Goodbye, Rev. Courtney; hello, Rev. _________!

Tom Young

On May 24, we celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the church of Jesus Christ. We also celebrated our years with Courtney at the pastoral helm of Christ Church. In the three years she’s been with us, officially 10 hours per week, Courtney has gently and capably guided us to higher ground in our spiritual walk. And that will continue in new ways as she steps fully into her next roles as Canon Missioner of TCM Churches and Dean of the Iona School.

As we enter this new territory, we are left wondering, “Now what?”  Our sacramental needs will be supplied by Rev. Keith Axberg and Rev. Rilla Barrett, both of whom we know and love. But will we have another part-time vicar? And if so, when? The Bishop’s Committee and the Ministry Support Circle have had much discussion on this very question.

What I can report is that the search is on!  The Diocesan Canon Missioner for Transitions, David Bishop, is actively pursuing another vicar for us! The timing depends on the availability of viable candidates. In case you’re wondering, yes, we have some control over the process; we will not take just anyone! After all, the bar was set pretty high by our previous vicar!

Let’s pray that the pastoral oversight we’ve experienced over the last three years continues, and that the Lord will provide the right person for Christ Church.

A Pentecost Day Celebration

Rev. Courtney Jones

We had a lovely Day of Pentecost, complete with an annual congregational photo, that culminated with a loving farewell to Rev. Courtney as our Interim Vicar.

The following is an excerpt from Rev. Courtney’s Pentecost Reflection:

…this isn’t goodbye. I remain connected to Christ Church in my role as Canon Missioner for Total Common Ministry Congregations. I fully expect to continue to watch the Holy Spirit move among you. 

After all, I’ve already seen it. I’ve seen it in the many ways in which you have been inspired and equipped as ministers: in the formation of preachers, worship leaders, pastoral caregivers, and other lay leaders. I’ve seen it in the generosity, and creativity, and resilience of this congregation. I’ve seen it in your willingness to embrace an outsider like me, and allow me to walk with you for this season of your congregational life. To serve among you in this time has been a privilege.

‍ ‍ The Day of Pentecost 2026

Faith Formation: Zimzum Discipleship

Mary Ellen
Huggins

Sundays as scheduled
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Parish Hall Conference Room
Zimzum Discipleship is a small-group practice rooted in reflection, conversation, and shared spiritual growth.
June 7
We will continue our discussion of Reconciliation, using Lectio Divina to reflect on the readings. We’ll summarize what we learned at our last session from Luke 15: 11-24, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and move ahead with Matthew 18: 21-35 and the Parable of the Talents.
Questions? Please contact Mary Ellen Huggins at hugginsmaryellen@gmail.com or 425-330-3640.
All are welcome.

Youth Retreat

Begins: Friday, June 12, 6pm
Ends: Sunday, June 14, 11am
St. David’s Church, Friday Harbor
Questions? Please contact Youth Leader Melissa Simonsen, mvsimonsen@gmail.com

Bishop’s Committee Meeting

Monday, June 15
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room & Zoom.
All are welcome to attend.

Pastoral Care Ministry Meeting

Thursday, June 18
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room

June Designated Plate Offering

The plate offering on Sunday, June 21, is designated for Days for Girls.

More than 500 million women, girls and menstruators worldwide suffer Period Poverty—having to miss school or work because of menstrual taboos and myths and lack of access to proper menstrual supplies. Days for Girls provides holistic menstrual health education, increases access to menstrual products, trains Social Entrepreneurs, and advances global menstrual equity through partnerships with governments and health coalitions.

Days for Girls, begun in 2008, works to eliminate the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation so that women and girls have improved health, education, and livelihoods. To date, Days for Girls, an award-winning global NGO, has reached over 3.5 million women and girls with life-changing menstrual health solutions.

Learn more at Days for Girls.

Donations by check should be made to Christ Church with Days for Girls in the memo line. Thank you!

2026 Pride Parade

Sunday, June 21
1pm
Downtown Anacortes

Festivities follow at The Depot Arts & Community Center from 2-5pm.

Christ Church is once again a sponsor of the parade.
Questions? Please contact Maggie Collinge at collingemargaret72@gmail.com.

Centering Prayer

Maggie
‍ ‍ Collinge

Weekly on Wednesdays
1:15-1:45 pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome.
Questions?
Please contact Maggie Collinge, 360-202-5588, collingmargaret72@gmail.com

Evening Prayer

Rev. Vicki
Johnson

Weekly on Wednesdays
6:00-6:30 pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome.
Questions?
Please contact The Rev. Vicki Johnson, 509-302-7364, vicki_johnson66@yahoo.com

Men’s Group

The Men’s Group meets weekly on Fridays.
8-9am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Questions?
Please contact Tom Young, 425-263-1916, seathos@comcast.net
All are welcome.

Red Door Thrift Shop

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

Proceeds generated at the Red Door Thrift Shop fund Christ Church’s Community Support program.
Shoppers, Volunteers, & Donations are always welcome!

Celebrations!!!

Happy Anniversary to…
…June & Alan Cook on June 19

Please send the month & date of your birthday, baptismal date, anniversary, and/or other special occasions so we can help you celebrate your blessings in the Joyful Noise.

Sunday Services

Please check your Weekly Update for each week’s Servers & Hymns.

YEAR A

7 June
The Second Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 5
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Rev. Keith Axberg
Deacon: The Rev. Vicki Johnson
Homilist: Ed Barton
Readings:
Hosea 5:15-6:6
Psalm 50:7-15
Romans 4:13-25
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

14 June
The Third Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 6
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Rev. Keith Axberg
Homilist: Emily Sander
Readings:
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:8-23

21 June
The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 7
10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Rev. Rilla Barrett
Homilist: Sharman Badgett-Young
Readings:
Jeremiah 20:7-13
Psalm 69:8-11,18-20
Romans 6:1b-11
Matthew 10:24-39

28 June
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost-Proper 8
10:30 am Morning Prayer
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: Melissa Simonsen
Homilist: Tom Young
Readings:
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42