Weekly Update 12 June 2026

Reflection

June Cook

June Cook

It’s good to reflect back on the life lessons Jesus taught during his brief time on Earth. When we think about Christianity, many of us harken back to the stories and parables of Biblical times. Let’s remember, though, that we, today, are the living embodiment of the Christianity of antiquity. We are the modern prophets and disciples, no less important than those of old. We are joined with the saints, martyrs, and the faithful through all generations by virtue of our baptism. Our work to spread the Kingdom of God is just as important today as it was 2,000 years ago.

So I’m inspired that we have among us, sitting beside us in the pews/chairs, people willing to consider a possible call to expanded leadership in our Ministry Support Circle. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to thoughtfully and prayerfully identify congregants you believe have the skills, experience, and vision to support our ministries in committed, creative, caring ways. I anticipate continued growth, if not in numbers, in spirituality, community building, and mutual support. The future is bright!

Sunday Service

Sunday, 14 June 2026
The Third Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 6

Holy Eucharist

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

Servers
Presider: The Rev. Keith Axberg
Homilist: Emily Sander
Eucharistic Minister: Jim Minton
Altar Guild: June Cook, Kris Whitely
Bread Ministry: Jerlyn Caba
Readers: Jason Wells, Tierney Wells
Ushers: Jerlyn Caba, Geoff Holmes
Organist: Lynne Berg
Eucharistic Visitor: Maggie Collinge
Coffee Hour Host: Hospitality Committee

Readings
Exodus 19:2-8a
Psalm 100
Romans 5:1-8
Matthew 9:35-10:23
Readings may be found in the Episcopal Lectionary.

Hymns
H 535 - Ye Servants of God
WLP 773 - Heal Me, Hands of Jesus
H 321 - My God, Thy Table Now is Spread
H 401 - The God of Abraham Praise
H 460 - Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

Bulletin Link: 14 June 2026
YouTube Sunday Service Link

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

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Announcements

A Joyful Noise

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

Passing of Creamy Wilkins-Manning

Long-time congregant Creamy Wilkins-Manning passed on to her new life in Christ on Tuesday, June 9. Please offer prayer of thanksgiving for Creamy’s live and keep her family and friends in your prayers. Information regarding a service will be forthcoming.

Bishop’s Committee Meeting

Monday, June 15
5:30 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

Housing Needed

We have a congregant, Margo, who is looking for new housing. If you have a possibility for her, please contact the church office and we will pass on the information. Thank you.

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

Todd Fifield

Weekly on Wednesdays
6:00-6:30 pm
Christ Church Sanctuary
June 17 Presider: Todd Fifield
All are welcome.
Questions?
Please contact The Rev. Vicki Johnson, 509-302-7364, vicki_johnson66@yahoo.com

Men’s Group

Weekly on Fridays
8:00 - 9:00 am
Parish Hall Gathering Room
Questions?
Please contact Tom Young, 425-263-1916, seathos@comcast.net
All are welcome.

Camp Huston

Registration for Summer Camp at the Diocese of Olympia’s Camp Huston is now open.

Find all the information at Camp Huston Summer Camp.

The Red Door Thrift Shop Update

Dawn Jex

Dawn Jex, Red Door Manager

Hello Everyone,

I have been called to do Jury Duty. Debbie will be running the show for the rest of the week until the court system excuses me.

Merchandising - When putting items out in the retail area, please do not put a bunch of things on the floor. It makes the shop look messy and customers will trip over items. One of the best recommendations I can give you is that everything tells a story - A table top says - "this is a nice dinner setting", or "this is a collection of music". If it's all a jumble of miscellaneous items it says, "I'm a mess." and messes do not sell. So when you place something out in the retail area, take a moment to think to yourself, "What story am I telling?" 

Linens - As some of you are aware we have a group of volunteers who work on measuring and pricing our large linens offsite. These are stored in laundry baskets in the donations area. Our Friday volunteer Tina, has made some improvements to the system that I thought we all should know about in case we need to fill in or help her go through these items.

Each basket has a tag on one side that says "sorted" and one side is blank. After a basket has been sorted, please turn the "sorted" sign to the front so that the folks who pick up these items will know this basket has been approved. We look for stains, holes, bad smells and poor elastic - these items should all be donated to North West Center. Everything that is good goes into a "sorted" bin for pick up - which usually happens on Friday afternoons. 

Displays - We are celebrating Pride and also Father’s Day right now in the shop. Tomorrow we will be bringing out the Fourth of July items as that is only a few weeks away!!!!

Frames - In the front of the shop there is a container for art work. Please place all art here unless it won't fit, then we can try to find a place for it on the wall somewhere. Empty frames go in the craft area next to the back wall of the retail area. Thank you. 

Thank you for all of your help and thank you for supporting Debbie this week. If you need to miss a shift, be sure to get her number. 

Hugs,
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

Please offer prayers of thanksgiving for the life of Creamy Wilkins-Manning and keep her family & friends in your prayers.
Family & friends of Sarah
Family & friends of Bonita
Rev. Eric & Lynette
Charlene
John, brother of Lynne, & family
Pat, mother of Dan
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
Pete & Charlene & family, and Rachel, family & friends of Mary