The stories of our people tell us that, in a burst of energy, the Creator formed humans from the elements of the earth, placed them in a place of abundance and beauty, and commissioned them to care for creation.
Sunday, July 13 - Pride in Bellingham: As an Open and Affirming Congregation we celebrate our diverse community and support our LGBTQ+ folks. We will be walking in the Pride Parade.
Our country and communities are more divided and polarized than ever. Conflict is a part of life; how do we approach differences in a way that leads to mutual respect and understanding? First Congregational Church of Bellingham recently sponsored a presentation by Reverend Adam Taylor, President of Sojourners, where he encouraged us to find ways to bridge and build in our communities.
What is Whatcom Faith Community Immigrant Support (WFCIS)? This group has representatives from 24 different faith communities and traditions. Together, in the past 11 weeks, WFCIS members have provided two-hundred and twenty-four weeks of groceries serving approximately 32 families.
A new book group is reading the book Becoming a Good Relative: Calling White Settlers Toward Truth, Healing, and Repair by Hilary Giovane. This group will next meet June 12 at 2:30 pm
