Weekly Update 9 May 2025

Reflection

Sharman Badgett-Young

Sharman
Badgett-Young

My name, Sharman, is my mother’s maiden name. Her family came from Norfolk, England, not far from where Julian (or Jelyan) of Norwich spent her entire life, from about 1342 until after 1416. Julian was a Christian Mystic and anchoress, influential in her time for her counsel.

In her 30’s Julian became critically ill and received last rites from a Curate. As she lay on her sickbed, staring at the crucifix he held, she could see Jesus begin to bleed. She received sixteen visions of Christ that day and the next and recovered five days later. Afterwards she wrote accounts of her visions, published much later as The Revelations of Divine Love, the oldest known writings in the English language.

She believed Jesus was a mother figure because Jesus’ love for the children of God was as deep as a mother’s love. Although she suffered depression and anguish in her life, she heard Jesus tell her in one of her visions about the power of divine love:“All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.”

Julian of Norwich’s life is celebrated yearly by the Episcopal Church on May 8th.

Sunday Services

Sunday, 11 May 2025
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Year C

Chandler’s Square Holy Eucharist
9:15 am
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
1300 “O” Avenue, Anacortes
Presider: The Rev. Courtney Jones

Christ Church Holy Eucharist

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

The Rev.
Courtney Jones

Servers
Presider: The Rev. Courtney Jones
Deacon: The Rev. Eric Johnson
Homilist: Sharman Badgett-Young
Eucharistic Minister: John Okerman
Readers: Todd Fifield, Jerlyn Caba
Ushers: Diane Guinn, John Guinn
Altar Guild: June Cook, Kris Whitely
Bread Ministry: Jerlyn Caba
Organist: Lynne Berg/June Cook
Eucharistic Visitor: John Okerman
Coffee Hour Host: The Men’s Group

Readings
Acts 9:36-43
Psalm 23
Revelation 7:9-17
John 10:22-30
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.

Hymns
H 181 - Awake and Sing the Song
WLP 848 - Alleluia
H 663 - The Lord My God My Shepherd Is
H 184 - Christ the Lord is Risen Again!
H 366 - Holy God We Praise Thy Name

Bulletin Link: May 11, The Fourth Sunday of Easter
YouTube Sunday Service Link

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

Steeples & Peoples: A Tour of Baltic Sea Churches
A Presentation by Emily Sander
12:30 pm, following Coffee Hour
Parish Hall Gathering Room

Emily Sander

Last year, my dad and I traveled around the Baltic region - visiting churches across Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Denmark. We came across all kinds of churches from different traditions, shaped by the history and events of the area. I'll be sharing photos and stories from our trip - showing off the different styles of church architecture, the people we met, and a few memorable moments along the way. —Emily

All are welcome.

Announcements

A Joyful Noise May 2025

Find all the May news at A Joyful Noise May 2025.

Centering Prayer

Maggie Collinge

Weekly on Wednesdays
1:15 - 1:45
Christ Church Sanctuary
All are welcome at this short, simple service: a scripture reading, 20 minutes of silence, an intercessory prayer, and the Lord’s Prayer.  Questions? Please contact Maggie Collinge, 360 202-5588.

Evening Prayer

Jim Minton

Weekly on Wednesdays
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: Jim Minton
All are welcome.

Men’s Group

The Rev. Eric
Johnson

The Men’s Group meets weekly on Fridays.
9:00 – 10:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Questions? Please contact The Rev. Eric Johnson.
All are welcome.

May Designated Plate Offering

Our loose plate offering on May 18 is designated for The Cat’s Meow.
The Cat’s Meow has been working in our community since 2004, helping cats and the people who love them.  Their programs include a unique cage-free adoption center where homeless cats are sheltered until homes are found, free spay/neuter service for community cats, free cat food and litter pantry, and an indoor/outdoor sanctuary for feral cats.
Learn more at The Cat’s Meow.

Memorial Service for The Rev. John Filler

The Rev.
John Filler

Sunday, May 18
3pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Rev. Diane Ramerman
Reception following in the Parish Hall Gathering Room
All are welcome.
Scattering Ceremony
Scattering of ashes will take place on Monday, May 19
11:30 am
Guemes Channel
Presider: Jonathan Prescott
A reception and luncheon will follow at the Filler residence at 12:15 pm.
All are welcome.
The Rev. John Filler Obituary

ZimZum Discipleship Interest Meeting

Monday, May 19
4:30-5:15 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room
ZimZum Discipleship is a new offering from Bishop Phil, inviting us to make space in our crowded lives to reconnect with God, one another, and creation. Interested in joining a small group at Christ Church? Attend the meeting, or watch the intro here, learn more here, and let me know if you’re interested. -Rev. Courtney

Bishop’s Committee Meeting

Monday, May 19.
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room & Zoom.
All are welcome to attend.

The Red Door Thrift Shop
Weekly News

*The Red Door Thrift Shop has a new phone number: 360-202-9966.*

Dawn Jex

Hello Everyone!

I am working on the calendars for June and we have a lot of shifts that will need coverage.

I will need a cashier on Tuesday mornings 6/10, 17 and 24. (10am-12:30pm) Eric Johnson - Julie can do the first Tuesday in June if you can do one of the others?

I will also need afternoon Donation Center Volunteers on Tuesday and Thursdays for the first three weeks of June. 12:30-3pm. This will be in our new Temporary Donation center. 

I could use a Cashier Assistant from 11-1 on Thursdays and Fridays.  This person helps the cashier during our busy times, packing up purchases, helping call out prices, opening jewelry case, welcoming shoppers.

Please let me know if any of these shifts sound exciting and joyful to you!!!
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

Profits 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

Linda, sister-in-law of Lynne
Creamy
Patricia, mother of Dan
Michael & Rev. Rilla
Myrna
Mary and family
Arra, aunt of Carol
Sandy
Dale
Zoanne
Linda
Tom
Karen
Leslie
Diana
Val
John
Pete & Charlene, Brendan, Jennifer, Glen, & Donna, family & friends of Mary