A Joyful Noise September 2024
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Senior Warden Message
Grace Minton, Senior Warden
Serving others
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. (1 Peter 4:10)
Grace Minton
The Bishop’s Committee last week discussed a couple of changes that seem to me to reflect part of the wonderful growth of Christ Church.
First, the BC has agreed to include a Young Adult Member (between the ages of 16 and 22). Our intention is to both introduce our younger church members to the “mechanics” of this decision-making part of our TCM and also to encourage a new viewpoint to our discussions. We intend that the Young Adult Members will only serve one-year terms and a member of the Bishop’s Committee will serve as a mentor to the newly elected member. The YAM will be nominated and must be approved at the Annual General Meeting just as the “regular” members are. A Motion to change the Operating Procedures to include the Young Adult Member will be put before the Bishop’s Committee in September. I’m excited about this!
In a second departure from the norm, the BC approved a motion by Deacon Eric that Christ Church host a Christmas concert event led by John Van Deusen, a local, award-winning artist with whom many of you are acquainted. Although tickets will be sold by Mr. Van Deusen, the profits will be donated to the Anacortes Family Center after covering the expenses of the musicians. (This event will be in addition to the lovely annual chamber music concert organized by our organist, Lynne Berg.)
The Bishop’s Committee is such a vital part of Christ Episcopal Church! I pray that as you are encouraged to identify ministries for yourselves you will feel called to be nominated to serve on the Bishop’s Committee.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19)
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, September 1
10:30 am service
Learners of all ages and types are welcome to bring a backpack, briefcase, or other symbol of their studies to be blessed during the service. Those who are not learners this year, but would like a token of their labor blessed for Labor Day (briefcase, hardhat, etc.) are also welcome to bring those items with them on Sunday.
Fall Faith Formation Series:
Who Are the Ministers of the Church?
The Reverend
Courtney Jones
Series begins Sunday, September 1
Following the 10:30 am service
Parish Hall Conference Room
Sessions:
September 1 & 15
October 20
November 3 & 17
Facilitator: The Rev. Courtney Jones
Find all the information at
Who Are the Ministers of the Church?
Season of Creation
To Hope & Act with Creation
The Earth Icon
Edith Adams Allison
Copyright 2022
The Season of Creation, September 1st through October 4th, is celebrated by Christians around the world as a time for renewing, repairing and restoring our relationship to God, one another, and all of creation. The Episcopal Church joins this international effort for prayer and action for climate justice and an end to environmental racism and ecological destruction. The 2024 theme is To hope and act with Creation. In celebrating the Season, we are invited to consider anew our ecological, economic, and political ways of living. (episcopalchurch.org)
Find resources and more information at episcopalchurch.org/season of creation
Christ Church will join in celebrating the Season of Creation with special prayers and hymns in our liturgy, September 1 through October 6. Our celebration will end with the Blessing of the Animals on October 6.
An Invitation
The Rev. Dr. Philip LaBelle
You are invited to attend the ordination and consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip LaBelle as the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia.
Saturday, September 14
11 am
Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue WA
Reception to follow.
Please contact Shirley Barrett for information on carpooling.
Youth Group
Youth Group will meet on September 11 & 25.
6-7:30 pm, beginning with dinner
Parish Hall Gathering Room
We use the Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth ministry program, endorsed by the Episcopal Church. The lessons are organized around self, society, and spirituality and allow youth to explore these themes through discussion, Bible study, games, crafts, and the occasional off-site trip or service project.
Youth Group Leaders are Melissa Simonsen, Mark Perschbacher, and The Rev. Courtney Jones.
September Designated Plate Offering
Anacortes Salvation Army Food Bank
The plate offering on Sunday, September 15, is designated for the Anacortes Salvation Army Food Bank .
The Anacortes Salvation Army Food Bank, which is open three days a week, provides more than just food assistance. It provides emergency shelter in the form of motel vouchers as well as emergency financial assistance with rent and utility bills, and thrift store and bus vouchers. This valuable resource provides a hand up to those in need and provides resources and services to better their lives.
Donations by check should be made to Christ Church with Salvation Army Food Bank in the memo line.
Thank you!
Bishop’s Committee Meeting
The Bishop’s Committee meets on Monday, September 16.
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Parish Hall Gathering Room & Zoom.
All are welcome to attend.
Midweek Eucharist Service
Wednesday, September 18
Noon
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Rev. Diane Ramerman
Edward Pusey
1800-1882
We will celebrate the life of Edward Bouverie Pusey, who led the Oxford Movement in the Church of England. The Oxford Movement led to the increased use of ceremony and ritual in church worship, the establishment of Anglican monastic communities for men and for women, and better-educated clergy who were more concerned with pastoral care of their church members.
Blessing of the Animals
There will be treats!
-Shakelton
Sunday, October 6
Following the 10:30 am service
Please bring your beloved pet to Christ Church for a Blessing! You may also bring a photo of your pet to be blessed.
Presider: The Rev. Courtney Jones
Blessing Certificates & Treats!
All are welcome.
Community Support Committee Meeting
The Rev. Eric Johnson
Chair, Community Support Committee
The Rev. Eric Johnson
On All Saints Day, 1 November, at 11:00 am, the Community Support Committee will meet to evaluate and rate the grant requests sent to Christ Episcopal Church. The Committee will pass their recommendations to the Bishop’s Committee, which, at their November meeting, will vote to provide funding from the profits made at the Red Door Thrift Shop to charitable agencies in the Skagit Valley.
The Committee cordially invites members of the congregation and Red Door volunteers to:
Inform the Committee Chair, Deacon Eric (DeaconEricJ@gmail.com), about any potential grant recipients you believe we should support. We will contact these agencies and instruct them on how to submit their grants by St. Luke’s Day (15 October).
Join us on 1 November to help the committee make its recommendations for grant allocations. This will be a hybrid meeting at the Parish Hall and on Zoom.
Red Door Thrift Shop News
Dawn Jex
Dawn Jex, Red Door Thrift Shop Manager
Well, here we are in Fall again! Boy, that happened fast!
As we move into our “super busy, moving boxes and pricing Christmas stuff” season I just want to thank you for all of your support!
We had a woman and her daughter stop by the shop the other day They were looking for a way to volunteer. This mom is a busy educator and works all year around and yet she and her daughter were looking for some way to contribute. At the end of our conversation, I said “Well, you can always pray for us.”
And then I realized, instead of the last thing I think of, it should probably be the first. So for those of you reading this, if you could just take a moment to say a quick prayer for the staff at the Red Door and all of our volunteers. That we treat every shopper and each other with loving kindness in this season when things get hectic and crazy. That we remember to look at one another with love and patience.
Thank you!
Dawn
Christ Church’s Red Door Thrift Shop is located at 1019 Seventh Street in Anacortes.
360-293-8027, Red Door Thrift Shop
Red Door Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 10am – 3pm
Red Door Donation Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10am – 1pm
Profits generated at the Red Door Thrift Shop fund Christ Church’s Community Support program.
Shoppers, Volunteers, & Donations are always welcome!
Celebrations!!!
Happy Birthday Wishes to…
…Frank McCoy on September 4
……Melissa Simonsen on September 8
Please send the month & date of your birthday, baptismal date, anniversary, and/or other special occasions so we can help you celebrate your blessings in the Joyful Noise.
Sunday Services
Please check your Weekly Update for each week’s Servers & Hymns.
YEAR B
1 September 2024
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 17
9:30 am Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
1300 O Avenue, Anacortes
10:30 am Christ Church Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes
Presider: The Reverend Courtney Jones
Readings
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
Psalm 15
James 1:17-27
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
8 September 2024
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 18
9:15 am Chandler’s Square Holy Eucharist
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
Presider: The Reverend Keith Axberg
1300 O Avenue, Anacortes
10:30 am Christ Church Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
1216 Seventh Street, Anacortes
Presider: The Reverend Keith Axberg
Readings
Isaiah 35:4-7a
Psalm 146
James 2:1-17
Mark 7:24-37
15 September 2024
The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 19
9:30 am Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
10:30 am Christ Church Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Reverend Courtney Jones
Readings
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 116:1-8
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
22 September 2024
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 20
9:30 am Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
10:30 am Christ Church Morning Prayer
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: Melissa Simonsen
Readings
Jeremiah 11:18-20
Psalm 54
James 3:13 - 4:3, 7-8a
Mark 9:30-37
29 September 2024
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 21
9:30 am Chandler’s Square Morning Prayer
Chandler’s Square Retirement Community
10:30 am Christ Church Holy Eucharist
Christ Church Sanctuary
Presider: The Reverend Keith Axberg
Readings
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29
Psalm 19:7-14
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50