Current Projects
Renovations
Wonderful things have been happening here at The United Churches. Work on our major renovation is close to completion! We have installed a new efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, completed electrical system upgrades; and have installed an elevator to make both levels of our church easily accessible to all who worship and visit here. Work is currently underway to install solar panels to provide electricity for the building.
Congregational support through our United at the Corner Capital Campaign has made all of this possible. Our church community has pledged generously and joyfully. Proceeds from the Union Avenue and Washington Street parking lot sale, grant funding for the solar panels, and endowment contributions were also part of the total funds for this major renovation.
With the work completed, we will experience the fruits of our labor of love—and leave a legacy for those who come after us, just as past generations brought us forward. These are indeed chaotic times, which makes strengthening our ability to live out our Christ-centered mission even more vital.
We welcome and appreciate all contributions, regardless of the amount. To contribute, please contact David Anderson, Treasurer, via the church office, or you’ll find giving options at https://www.theunitedchurches.org/give
Contemporary Art Commission
The United Churches of Olympia is commissioning a work of art that demonstrates our congregation’s values as a place where Spirituality and Justice meet. We are interested in a contemporary, 2-dimensional work reflecting that we are an inclusive spiritual community that welcomes all people.
We are seeking new work that is between 900 sq inches and 2,116 sq inches (no smaller than 30” by 30” and no larger than 46’’ by 46’’). The selected work will be displayed in the entryway of the church. Selection of the artist will be based on responses to the Proposal Application which includes the artist's qualifications. Please read the Guidelines for specific instructions on how to apply.
Selection Information
Evaluation: All responses received by the deadline of March 1, 2026 will be evaluated by the United Churches Artist Selection Committee. Artists chosen by the review panel will be invited to move forward to personal review.
Honorarium
The selected artist will be awarded an honorarium of $2,000.
Application and Guidelines - CLOSED
For questions, please email: art@theunitedchurches.org