Celebrating a Biblical Heroine Who Didn’t Submit to Her Husband
This Sunday we continue our series on women in the Bible by looking at Queen Vashti, a woman who defied the wishes of her husband, King Ahasuerus. The sermon will
Continue readingPress Release: Neighboring Church and Mosque Join in Dialogue
First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Islamic Society of Southwest Washington are less than 300 yards apart. Together, the two communities want to embody a tenet of both
Continue readingCelebrating Sisterhood
Move over, Pastor Brooks! The women of the church are taking over the worship service this Sunday. The service will be a celebration of sisterhood. In honor of Marnie Wright
Continue readingJohn Muir: A Character of Another Sort
This Sunday we will be celebrating God’s creation by focusing upon the story of John Muir, one of the greatest spiritual writers our country has produced. John Muir is often
Continue readingMaking the Truth Known: Local Labor Leader to Visit Church
This Sunday Cager Clabaugh, a leading advocate for fairness and justice in Southwest Washington, will be joining Pastor Brooks for a dialogue sermon during worship. In a society in which
Continue readingEaster: Our Own Story
For Easter to have its biggest impact on our lives, we have to make the Easter story our own story. How we might do this will be the central focus
Continue readingTo Reenact Easter, We Are Going the Distance!
On Easter morning, we will be sponsoring a six-mile run and three mile walk that is open to the public. The event will take place on the Salmon Creek trail
Continue readingReceiving a Compliment: A Letter from the Pastor
Dear Church Family and Friends, As some of you heard at our Ash Wednesday service, I have recently been listening to an audio book called Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience
Continue readingChurch Wins Award!
On Saturday, December 8th, our church received the Advocacy Congregation Award from the Faith Action Network, a statewide interfaith advocacy organization. We received the award for our marriage equality advocacy
Continue readingThe Biggest Celebration of Love Our State Has Seen!
This Sunday is the first day that marriage equality will become a reality in the state of Washington. With all of the people getting married that day, it promises to
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