Weekly Update 18 July 2025

Reflection

Fire
by Judy Brown

What makes a fire burn
is space between the logs,
a breathing space.
Too much of a good thing,
too many logs
packed in too tight
can douse the flames
almost as surely
as a pail of water would.
So building fires
requires attention
to the spaces in between,
as much as to the wood.

When we are able to build
open spaces
in the same way
we have learned
to pile on the logs,
then we can come to see how
it is fuel, and absence of the fuel
together, that make fire possible.

We only need to lay a log
lightly from time to time.
A fire
grows
simply because the space is there,
with openings
in which the flame
that knows just how it wants to burn
can find its way.

Zimzum discipleship focuses on intentionally making space to live as a faithful apprentice of Jesus.

Zimzum discipleship meetings are held on 2nd & 4th Sundays
12:15 pm
Parish Hall Conference Room
Our next meeting is Sunday, July 27
All are welcome.

Questions regarding meetings? Please contact Betty Anne McCoy, bamccoy41@gmail.com
Questions regarding Zimzum? Please contact The Rev. Courtney Jones, therevecj@gmail.com, or visit Diocese of Olympia Zimzum Discipleship.

Sunday Services

Sunday, 20 July 2025
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Year C Proper 11

Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
9:30 am
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
1300 “O” Avenue, Anacortes
Presider: Shirley Barrett

Christ Church Holy Eucharist

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

The Rev. Canon
Cristi Chapman

Servers
Presider: The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
Assisting: The Rev. Courtney Jones
Deacon: The Rev. Eric Johnson
Homilist: Emily Sander
Eucharistic Minister: Ed Barton
Altar Guild: Martie Arnold, Mary Gronholt
Bread Ministry: Stephanie Galbraith & Dan Moore
Readers: Diane Guinn, John Guinn
Ushers: Carleton Manning, Jim Minton
Eucharistic Visitor: Shirley Barrett
Organist: Lynne Berg/Mark Perschbacher
Coffee Hour Host: Melissa Simonsen

Readings
Genesis 18:1-10a
Psalm 15
Colossians 1:15-28
Luke 10:38-42
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.

Hymns
H 440 - Blessed Jesus, At Thy Word
H 711 - Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
H 488 - Be Thou My Vision
H 642 - Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
H 421 - All Glory Be to God on High

Bulletin Link: 20 July 2025
YouTube Sunday Service Link

Godly Play
Godly Play, our children’s faith formation program, will meet this Sunday.
Please meet in the Church for the 10:30 am service.  We will leave after the Announcements at the beginning of the service and will be back in time to celebrate the Eucharist with our church family. 
All ages are welcome.

Designated Plate Offering
The loose plate offering this Sunday is designated for Faith Action Network.

Coffee Hour & a Visit with Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
Coffee Hour follows the service.
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman will be joining us and will host a Q&A session for the congregation.
All are welcome.

Announcements

A Joyful Noise July 2025

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

Mass on the Grass 2025

Sunday, August 3
10:30 am
Mass on the Grass Holy Eucharist

Christ Church will host their annual outdoor service, Mass on the Grass, on the church grounds, with The Rev. Courtney Jones presiding. Our friends at Celebration Church Anacortes, St. James’ Church Sedro-Woolley, and St. Paul’s Church Mt. Vernon have been invited.  We will once again be welcoming the Steel Band from Pacific Lutheran University as our musical guests.

Pacific Lutheran University Steel Band

A potluck lunch will follow the service.  Pulled pork sandwiches and beverages will be provided.  We ask that if your last name begins with the letter A-L, please bring a side dish or salad; M-Z, please bring dessert.  

Please bring a friend!  All are welcome!
And, lastly, your own folding chair might be handy.

Weekly Prayer Services

Maggie
Collinge

Centering Prayer
Weekly on Wednesdays
1:15 - 1:45 pm
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.

The Rev. Vicki
Johnson

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

The Rev. Eric Johnson

Men’s Group

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.

The Red Door Thrift Shop
Weekly News

Dawn Jex, Red Door Manager

Dawn Jex

Hello Everyone!

As I came into work today, I noticed some big changes to our construction out back! We now have some wooden framing going up and it's exciting to see! If you haven't been by the shop lately, drive by and take a look! It's really happening folks! 

As we enter the summer season we tend to have a lot of people going on vacation and lots of shifts to fill. So take a look and tell me what you might be able to help with. 

Shifts Available:

· July - At the shop, take a look at the calendars on the bulletin board - anywhere a name is circled is an open shift. There are just too many for me to list them all here. Thank you. 

· 1st Friday of each month starting Aug 1. Donations 10am-12:30pm (This is just a once a month shift)

· Cashiers for August - I have every Tuesday afternoon available and the first three Thursday mornings also available.
8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 9/26    12:30-3pm
8/7, 8/14, 8/21             10am -12:30

We've been getting a lot of compliments about the shop lately. As I work the front of the store I routinely hear customers commenting about how light and bright the store is, how good it smells and how organized we are!  Good Job Everyone! We are doing such a good job that people are noticing!

I've also had a couple of volunteers tell me that we have a welcoming and community minded atmosphere. And this makes me very proud. We care about each other and it shows, some groups go out to lunch together, I can hear laughter in the back room and folks are sharing their concerns with each other. 

It's a big part of our mission at The Red Door to create a welcoming and loving atmosphere.  I’m proud that we are a place where our volunteers are happy. 

The Red Door Committee and I will be meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss the picnic in August. I will let you know ASAP if there are any changes. 

I wish you all a wonderful, warm and sunny week!
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

Bob & Gaylene
Diane
Lorne
Rev. Rilla & family
Linda, sister-in-law of Lynne
Creamy
Myrna
Arra, aunt of Carol
Sandy
Dale
Zoanne
Linda
Tom
Karen
Leslie
Diana
Val
John
Foundation for Academic Endeavors
Brendan, Glen & family, and Sandy, family & friends of Mary