Weekly Update 27 February 2026

Reflection

Sharman Badgett-Young

Invitation to Silence

Sharman
Badgett-Young

The spiritual discipline of silence is an opportunity for growth. Silence can create a retreat from the demands and distractions of the world around us, a time of rest, sabbath, or release of stress. Silence creates space for prayer—talking to and listening for God. It can be a time of self-examination, confession, and forgiving others. Reading scripture during silence is a gift to our minds, an invitation to drop more deeply into its verses and seek understanding and direction from the Holy Spirit.

Silence gives us a chance to truly listen to what loved ones want to say or hear the opinions of people who need time to frame a response. In silence we can enjoy the sounds of God’s natural creation—wind in the leaves, water on rock, the utterances of God’s creatures. Let’s create opportunities for silence in our Lenten journey—larger silences in conversation, centering time before worship, and extended chunks of silence for prayer and contemplation. And if silence makes you uncomfortable, try listening to a soft recording of random bells or nature sounds instead of music with words or tunes you recognize. Lent is an opportunity to fast from daily sounds and see what God might do within us when we turn off TV, music, video, or podcasts. Invite the Lord to surprise you. 

Sunday Service

Sunday, 1 March 2026
The Second Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist

10:30 am
Christ Church Sanctuary
1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes
The service is also available on YouTube.

Servers
Presider: The Rev. Courtney Jones
Deacon: The Rev. Vicki Johnson
Homilist: Sharman Badgett-Young
Eucharistic Minister: Melissa Simonsen
Altar Guild: Mary Gronholt
Bread Ministry: Jim Minton
Readers: Judy McClelland, Jerlyn Caba
Ushers: Diane Guinn, John Guinn
Eucharistic Visitor: Maggie Collinge
Organist: Lynne Berg
Coffee Hour Host: Myrna McIalwain

Readings
Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm 121
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
John 3:1-17
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.

Hymns
LEVAS 121 - Baptized in Water
H 440 - Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word
H 337 - And Now, O Father, Mindful of the Love
H 473 - Lift High the Cross

Bulletin Link: 1 March 2026
YouTube Sunday Service Link

Coffee Hour
Coffee Hour follows the service. All are welcome.

Faith Formation
Sunday Shenanigans: Exploring the Episcopal Church and Its Liturgy

Rev. Courtney
Jones

This Sunday, March 1
12:15 - 1:15 pm
Parish Hall Conference Room
Please join Rev. Courtney & friends for the first of a three-part series in exploring the Episcopal Church and its liturgy.
Designed for all who want to deepen their understanding of our worship.
This Sunday’s topic: The Liturgy of the Word
All are welcome.

A Joyful Noise March 2026

Find all the March news at A Joyful Noise March 2026.

This Week at Christ Church…

Evening Prayer

Jim Minton

Wednesday, March 4
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Presider: Jim Minton
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome.

Rev. Eric
Johnson

Men’s Group

Weekly on Fridays
8:00 - 9:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Questions?
Please contact The Rev. Eric Johnson.
All are welcome.

The Red Door Thrift Shop Update

Dawn Jex

Dawn Jex, Red Door Manager

Hello All,

Since we have been having some really cold and icy weather (last week), I thought it was a good time to remind everyone that if the schools are closed then we are also closed. If the schools are running late a couple of hours then we will be open as usual. I will try to text or email the team who is working that day to let you know as soon as possible. You can also text or call me at 360-631-0587 anytime.  Please be careful out there!

For Cashiers, if you are unfamiliar with our Voucher and/or Gift Certificate procedures, please take a look at those binders that are behind the cash register to familiarize yourself with them. And just ask Debbie or I If you have any questions. We have had a few vouchers and GC's redeemed lately so it's always a good idea to remind ourselves how to accept them. 

It's come to my attention that some of you did not know that we switch clothing tag colors every month. I'm sorry, It looks like I missed that training with some of you. If you are pricing hard goods and you need to use a color tag for napkins or tablecloths etc.,  please be aware that you should be using the same color tag that the clothing pricer is using. For February we are using blue tags and next month we will move to white tags. There is a color chart at the clothing station that shows which color is for which month. 

I also just want to take a moment to thank everyone for the time that you spend at The Red Door. I know life can get busy yet many of you are working multiple shifts per week and filling in when needed. You know who you are...and I see you.

Today, I want to specifically thank Sarah Workman and Susan Adam for helping out so much with coverage for the Cashier shifts lately. I also want to thank Eric Tietjen for being willing to do two shifts per week in Donations. And Steven Mayer for agreeing to work the first Friday of each month in Donations. You have made my job so much easier. Thank you. 

Enjoy the sunshine today!
Dawn Jex

Christ Church’s Red Door Thrift Shop is located at 1019 Seventh Street in Anacortes.
Red Door Thrift Shop
360.202.9966

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!

Day by Day

Day by Day daily devotions may be accessed at the following link:
Day by Day Daily Devotion.

Prayer List

Charlene
John, brother of Lynne, & family
Pat, mother of Dan
Creamy & family
Jim, father of Stephanie
Gaylene
Veronica
Mary
Diane
Rev. Rilla & family
Myrna
Arra, aunt of Carol
Sandy
Dale
Zoanne
Linda
Tom
Karen
Leslie
Diana
Val
John
Foundation for Academic Endeavors
Linda & Messina family, Basile family, Tammy, Rachel, and Charlene, family & friends of Mary