From the Pastors

Some of you were part of our rich (and lengthy!) annual meeting at the beginning of February. One of the themes that emerged for many of us at that meeting, was hunger to continue the planning and dreaming work that we hoped to start in 2020. That work was largely displaced by the emergent work of learning how to be church in the midst of a global pandemic, but I am excited (and a little nervous) that it is once again time to step back into that work together!

Dear Church,

I have good news about our continuing relationship with Northwest Youth Services. As many of you know, First Congregational is proud to host The Ground Floor, a daytime program space for young people experiencing homelessness, in a beautiful, custom-built space under our sanctuary. Young people can access housing and other support services, as well as basic care like showers, a place to take a nap, simple food and more.

A message from Pastor Sharon about our theme for Lent.

Dear Church, We had a bit of a surprise at the church building on Monday morning.  When Kurt, our stalwart Custodian/Maintenance staff person, showed up for work, there was some damage to one of our windows.  It seems that at some point during the night or early in the morning of Monday, someone threw a brick through one of our windows. 

Lead Pastor’s Annual Report 2021: I give thanks to the Spirit and First Congregational members for helping our church through this year. We are living through a time of cultural and societal change, and it is rare to recognize that is happening when in the midst of it.

A message from Pastor Sharon

A message from Pastor Sharon.