In June, the Ground Floor served a total of 120 unique youth and young adults who are literally homeless, housing insecure, and/or low income with basic needs provided, resource navigation, case management, and referrals to community partners.
Connect Ferndale, is cohosting Ferndale's very first annual Pride Weekend. On Saturday, we'll be hosting a series of workshops, and then in the evening a trivia night at Fringe Brewing. Sunday, the Whatcom County Library System is hosting Pride in the Park at Pioneer Pavilion from 11 AM - 3 PM. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!
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.
The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ.
