Christ Episcopal Church is an affirming and inclusive Christian community. Our members and leaders strive through love, worship and service to welcome all people just as God created them. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or economic condition. We believe that God delights in the diversity of creation and so do we.
LENT: A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP RICKEL
"The entire narrative history of the human walk with God is a story of tremendous ups and downs, being on the path and straying from it, leaving and returning... Of course, the amazing grace in all of this, is that God always takes us back, always."
Bishop Rickel offers his reflections for Lent.
BISHOP'S LENTEN BOOK SELECTION
"I hope you have a good Lent, which for me would mean enough time to do some inside reflection as to what you, individually, are willing to do to move yourself and by so-doing, all of us, closer to the Beloved Community. I hope these books might help you with that work."
Bishop Rickel reveals the titles for this year's Lenten Book Selection.
HELP FOR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS
Please keep up your generous donations whether food or financial support. As has been reported, we are the only ones who give diapers, baby food, and formula so that type of contribution is always needed. Food donations as well as hygiene items and pet food are always in demand. If you leave donations on the back porch, that works well. Please let Mary Rebman know (360-319-8495). This is what we can do to help and heal our community.
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2/27 Mary Rebman
2/28 Jodith Allen
3/4 Steve Windell
3/5 Lisa (GeeGee) Burns
3/9 Emmy Johnson
3/12 Harper Hamilton
3/16 Jerry Mason
3/19 Bruce Smith & Tracie Lamb
3/20 Jim & Jean Savidge
3/20 Gary & Debbie Little
3/20 Cullie Schewe
3/24 Mary Jellison+
3/28 Jay Rozendaal+
3/31 Jean Savidge
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
2/21 The Church of the Province of Central Africa
2/28 The Anglican Church of Central America
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
2/21 St. Stephen's, Longview; St. Peter's, Seaview; and All Saints', Vancouver
2/28 Good Shepherd, Vancourver; St. Lukes/San Lucas, Vancouver; and St. Anne's Washougal
For peace and healing for...
All those ill with COVID-19
All health care providers
Katherine
Peter
St. Stephen's, Oak Harbor
Steve & Erin and family
For the repose of the soul of...
Christen
Michael
We give thanks forthe calling of Rev. Susan Mills to our parish, and we pray for safe and smooth transition to her new home in Blaine and Christ Episcopal Church next month.
Please send your prayer requests to Jodith Allen, prayer list steward, at jodith@maritzia.com. Jodith updates our list and shares it with the prayer team for daily prayers by the prayer team.
ABOUT FAITH@HOME
Our faith is not just something we check in with on Sundays; our faith is how we live lives of meaning and purpose every day of the week, if we will learn to notice and respond to how God is moving.
But this awareness, like anything worthwhile, takes practice. Which is why a weekly discipleship practice of Reading, Reflecting, and Responding to scripture in the context of community is so important.
The devotions on the Faith@Home website have been written with this practice in mind. Use them with friends or family to help you deepen your experience of faith experience from Monday-Saturday.
If you normally place your pledge in the offering plate on Sundays, please consider mailing it while worship services are cancelled to 382 Boblett St., Blaine, WA 98230. You may also click on the "Donate Now" button or this link to be connected to the secure giving page on our website. Thank you!
Please note that pledges may be modified or changed, especially if you are experiencing financial hardship during the pandemic. Email Susan Thomson, our pledge secretary, if you need to make any changes.
BISHOP’S COMMITTEE
Jodith Allen, Jeane Austin, Wendy Dahl, Gary Little, Sexton Pro Tem; Leslie Mason; Eileen Richardson, Secretary; Jim Savidge, Sexton Emeritus; Mary Rebman, Bruce Smith, Peter Smith,April Thomson STAFF
Carl Bradley, Organist
Mary Rebman, Housekeeping
Eileen Richardson, Treasurer
Susan Thomson, Bookkeeper and Guitarist/Choir Leader
MINISTRY LEADERS
Altar Guild: Mary Rebman
Children’s Giving Garden: Wendy Kunst-Massey
Choir/Music Committee: Susan Thomson
Crafters: Eileen Richardson, Caroline Hodgins
Garden Team: Brooke Finley
Hospitality: Jeane Austin, Leslie Mason
Outreach: Susan Thomson
Prayer Team: Myra Ryneheart Corcorran
Ushers: Jeanne Austin
Want to get more involved?See our list of contacts/ministry leaders if you feel called to help in a particular area of worship or parish life. We’ll be happy to answer your questions, and we welcome your help.
