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Ministries

Church Council

The Church Council is the coordinating and policy-making body of the church.  It is led by the Council Moderator, elected by vote of the congregation.  Council members are made up of one representative from each of the four ministries, the pastor(s) and representatives from both of our denominations. [pic:  2025 Council members]

Church Council

Congregational Life Ministry

The purpose of the Congregational Life Ministry is to create opportunities in church activities that build community and engage members and friends in church service. [pic: we had a great turnout for our parking lot sale in 2024 thanks to many volunteers who helped prep, organize and sell.]

Community Connections Ministry

Community Connections Ministry supports members engaging as a congregation in the community through relationship building, identifying and supporting justice initiatives and taking the church out into the community.

[pic:  members of our men's group help out at the Salvation Army's Community Kitchen each month]

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Spiritual Transformation Ministry

The Spiritual Transformation Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of our congregants, encourages intentional and respectful study of our faith, and embraces change while honoring tradition in worship, teaching, and praying. 
[pic:  Mid-winter retreat at Pilgrim Firs Conference Center]

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Management Team Ministry / Personnel

On behalf of the Council and under Council’s direction, the Management Team Ministry supports the programs of the church through managing the building and grounds and developing the capital budget. The Personnel Ministry interprets and administers the Personnel Policy on behalf of the Council and under the direction of the Council. [pic: lots of volunteers come out for our yard clean-ups 2x/year]

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Connect With Us

LOCATION
110 11th Ave SE Ste 210


Olympia, WA 98501-2253

OFFICE
(360) 943-1210
admin@theunitedchurches.org

OFFICE HOURS


Monday - Wednesday,  9 am - 3 pm  
The office is closed Thursday - Sunday, and all federal and state holidays.

​CHAPEL SERVICE - Sunday 8:30 am

The Chapel service is relaxed and interactive. We worship around tables, enjoying coffee or tea and engaging in small group discussions.

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SANCTUARY SERVICE - Sunday 10:30 am

During the Sanctuary service, we worship together, seated on cushioned pews and graced by the choir, pipe organ, and guest instrumentalists. On the 5th Sundays and other special Sundays, we offer a combined worship service at 9:30 am. You can join us in person or on Zoom.

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LGBTQIA2S+ AFFIRMING
The United Churches explicitly welcomes LGBTQIA+ folks and is committed to advocating for transgender, gender non-binary, and people of all gender identities in the church and society.

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The United Churches of Olympia stands on the ancestral lands of the Nisqually and Squaxin Island People.

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