Weekly Update 13 March 2026

Reflection

Margo Huth

Unfair Rain

Mother Earth screams.
You send all this carbon into my atmosphere,
what do you expect?
It is not a fair game.

So I send back more moisture,
than you want or need.

All your cars and motorcycles race around,
on their busy ways.
Do you forget the wholeness,
oneness of every atom in this creation?

Every foot step,
every automobile track,
needs people to be more aware.
All is becoming critical, says our world.

Being guilty with trips for groceries,
exercise, and Church —
where I pray for strength
to help others,
while many of us still harm,

our remarkably Beautiful blue planet.

Sunday Service

Sunday, 15 March 2026
The Fourth 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. Eric Johnson
Homilist: Todd Fifield
Eucharistic Minister: Jim Minton
Altar Guild: Martie Arnold, Jim Minton
Bread Ministry: Stephanie Galbraith & Dan Moore
Readers: Sharman Badgett-Young, Tom Young
Ushers: Jerlyn Caba, Geoff Holmes
Eucharistic Visitor: June Cook
Organist: Lynne Berg
Coffee Hour Host: Shirley Barrett

Readings
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.

Hymns
H 490 - I Want to Walk as a Child of the LIght
WLP 773 - Heal Me, Hands of Jesus
H 493 - O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
H 645 - The King of Love
H 533 - How Wondrous and Great Thy Works

Bulletin Link: 15 March 2026
YouTube Sunday Service Link

Designated Plate Offering
The loose plate offering this Sunday is designated for the Foundation for Academic Endeavors. Donations by check should be made to Christ Church with Foundation for Academic Endeavors  in the memo line. Thank you!

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

Faith Formation
Sunday Morning Shenanigans: The Episcopal Church and Its Liturgy
Sunday Morning Shenanigans meets this Sunday, March 15
12:15 pm
Facilitator: Rev. Courtney & friends
Parish Hall Conference Room
Topic: The Liturgy of the Word 
Designed for all who want to deepen their understanding of our worship.
Questions will be invited! Curiosity is highly encouraged. 
All are welcome.

A Joyful Noise March 2026

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

Announcements

Easter Flowers

‍ Mary Gronholt

If you would like to make a donation for Easter flowers, please make your check out to Christ Church with “Easter flowers” in the memo line.
Thank you!

Palm Crosses

The Altar Guild invites you to join them in making palm crosses for Palm Sunday. It’s fun and easy and we’ll teach you everything you need to know! We’ll gather on Saturday, March 28, at either my home or the parish hall, depending on the size of the group. Please RSVP to me at mgronholt@yahoo.com or 209-480-2852.
Thank you,
Mary Gronholt
Altar Guild Director

This Week at Christ Church…

Bishop’s Committee Meeting

Monday, March 16
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room & Zoom.
All are welcome to attend.

Maggie
‍ ‍ Collinge

Centering Prayer

Weekly on Wednesdays
1:15 - 1:45
Christ Church Sanctuary
Questions? Please contact Maggie Collinge.

Todd Fifield

Evening Prayer

Weekly on Wednesdays
6:00 - 6:30 pm
March 18 Presider: Todd Fifield
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome.

Pastoral Care Ministry Meeting

Thursday, March 19
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room

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

Today, I want to start with a story that I should have told you last week. 

Sometimes our being at The Red Door has nothing to do with Sales or Retail or Pricing. Last week, a few of us were in the back room and I noticed one of our volunteers was tearing up and looking upset. I went over to her quickly and asked if she was ok. She had been out on the floor talking to a customer and the customer's story was so hard and challenging that it made our volunteer start to cry. Now, I know this volunteer pretty well. I know what is in her heart. How she has a heart for service for others.  One of my favorite things is to watch her talk to shoppers, find ways to encourage them and love on people. Well, this one person got to her and she was sad. I hugged our volunteer and said, "I guess that was your mission today. You were here to be there for that shopper. Your job today was to listen." She nodded tearfully.

One of the most important things about The Red Door is to be present for those shoppers or even other volunteers who might need us. We might be the only person in their day to show them some care and loving kindness. To be a listening ear, an encourager, a heartfelt friend. I can think of nothing more important. Keep up the good job everyone. 

A few reminders - NO Tag = No Sale. Last week a wig was sold off of a mannequins head. We keep all of these wigs for our mannequins and I know it did not have a tag. From now on all the wigs will have a NFS tag on them. But other than that - If something does not have a tag - that is supposed to have one - please call a member of management. 

If anyone is curious we will be open next week for St. Patricks Day.

Your First Draft Calendars for April are attached below. Julie, I have you down for cashier on all four Tuesdays. Elise, I still have you on the donations calendar and I know you are usually helping with pricing. Jennie, I have you down on Friday mornings but we have your shifts covered until you are ready to return.

Happy Spring Everyone!
Dawn

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

Rev. Eric & Lynette
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