The First Congregational Church in Hazel Dell is known to many locals as "the Noah's ark church" for its distinctive shape at the top of a ridge, overlooking the entire city from 1220 NE 68th Street in Vancouver, 98665. An open and affirming, just church in the progressive Christian tradition, they are organized on a congregationalist model and affiliated with the United Church of Christ.
A coalition partner in support of Referendum 71, they are also members of the Community of Welcoming Congregations, part of a long tradition for them. First Congregational was one of the first racially integrated churches in Clark County, back in the 1950's, and in 1973 named Rev Anne Smith as associate pastor, one of the first female ordained ministers in the area. The first "open and affirming" mainstream church in the county, their mission of social justice continues today, including engagement around issues of peace and health care in the third world.
Sunday services are at 10:00 am, with childcare provided.
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