You can help with Sunday worship! We need people every week to participate in making our worship services wonderful. 

The Music Festival has been scheduled for March 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm at First Congregational Church. Thank you to the many of you who have expressed interest in joining us in this tradition. We are proud to bring this event back to Interfaith!

The First Congregational Church of Bellingham United Church of Christ is pleased to once again offer a Health and Wellness Scholarship in honor of Debra Kay Pehrson, who served this community as a dedicated nurse. The $2,500 yearly scholarship was established by her mother, Alvie Pehrson to support individuals in our congregation who have chosen to pursue a career in healthcare.

The Red Cedar Zen Community is organizing more Interfaith Peace Walks and we would love your congregation to participate.

Church Council met twice in January. Here is a recap of business addressed.

The Golden Age of Islam is a class with Line Zeine to be offered Wednesdays, March 4, 11 and 18, 6:00-8:00 pm. We’ll explore what was happening in the Near and Middle East while Europe was moving through the Dark Middle Ages, with a brief, engaging survey of Islamic contributions to modern Western civilization.

Join us for a special Lenten talk Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 pm. Throughout Lent, in both Weekday and Sunday Readings, women appear in abundance. Just as their presence at the opening of Matthew’s Gospel presages their importance in the life of the One who follows, this Lenten gathering of women invites us into a unique feminine perspective as we now enter this holy season.

Jesus’ faith had him turning tables and speaking truth to power. Those of us who are able are encouraged to follow. The rest of us can pray and take care of people.