Memorial Service for Barbara Harlan
The memorial service for Barbara Harlan will be at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Vancouver on Saturday, April 27th at 1:30pm. One of Barb’s passions was reading books
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The state legislature is now considering a bill that would make marriage equality a reality in the state of Washington. You can help make this happen by joining “The Love
Continue readingTen Key Elements to the Moses Project
1) The leading decision making body within the congregation, our church Council, called for a yearlong social action project. 2) Sermons, church newsletters, and other mailings introduced the congregation to
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December 2009 The pastor and the chair of the Mission and Outreach Ministry proposed the project to the ministry. Over the next couple of months, the ministry deliberated over how
Continue readingOpportunities to Participate
On the Moses Project ballot, we offered five ways for members to participate throughout the year: Book Group—Read a book related to the focus of the project. Drama Team—Prepare and
Continue readingMarshall Rosenberg’s NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION Language of the Heart An Introduction to Non-Violent Communication Led by Susan Skye Saturday January 31, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Vancouver
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. July 24-28, 2008 University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee
Continue readingRev. Brooks Berndt
Rev. Brooks Berndt began as our pastor in 2007. He holds a PhD in homiletics from the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley, California. He received his Master of Divinity
Continue readingKristina Martin
Kristina Martin is our new CE/Youth Coordinator. Kristina has her MA in teaching and taught for nine years in the public school IB program. In 2005, after taking part in
Continue readingVirginia Dunbar
Virginia Dunbar directs the First Congregational Church Chancel Choir. The twenty-five voice choral ensemble fills the sanctuary with it’s beautiful music each Sunday morning. If you love to sing, the
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