James E. Bradshaw (91) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 surrounded by loving family members.

A message from Pastor Sharon about this summer's sermon series.

Our congregation is full of talented people and one of our members, Jean Waight, is holding a book presentation at Village Books for her memoir The River Beyond the Dam: Shooting the Rapids of Progressive Christianity. The event is June 22, 6:00-7:00 pm at Village Books.

Our society often shouts the joys of grandparenting, but we know that it also sometimes comes with unexpected concerns or even heartache.

The Faith Formation Board of First Congregational Church of Bellingham maintains a small special interest library in the church. The collection focuses on books about the bible, Christian history, theology, and social action.

You are cordially invited to Ferndale Community Services’ spring fundraiser, “An Afternoon of Piano.” The event will be held on June 24th from 4pm-5:30pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Ferndale. This event features award-winning classical pianist Paige Wiesinger.  Currently a student at Western Washington University, Paige is studying with Jeffrey Gilliam and working towards her B.M. in piano performance.

First Congregational Church is preparing to help host a group of young people from Saugatuck UCC in Westport, CT.  We’re excited to help support about two dozen high school youth and chaperones while they work in Whatcom County on flood relief projects, and learn more about our region!  They will be in town from June 25- June 30.

Here's a quick list of the many things that are happening, thanks to our Mission & Justice Board.