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MISSION & VALUES

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A place where spirituality and justice meet.

Our Mission Statement

We believe that God loves all people and invites all persons to participate in our fellowship, especially by extending our welcome to children and their families. Our children are invited to share in worship and can also attend weekly Faith Friends classes.

The United Churches of Olympia is a liberal, progressive church that loves God, welcomes all, follows Jesus' teachings, and engages in social justice nurtured by the Spirit. We are rooted in two Protestant denominations: the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). Since our two churches joined together in 1916, we have been one church in worship, service, and mission.

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

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We are committed to becoming an anti-racist Church first by acknowledging the sin of white pseudo-supremacy upon which the white Church in America was founded. We denounce the Doctrine of Discovery and repent of our participation and perpetuation of systems that oppress and marginalize based on skin color, national origin, culture, and religion. We are committed to learning and taking actions that make explicit our belief in a God who created all in their image, and as such, all people are worthy of honor, respect, and dignity, including but not limited to self-study and organizational change within United to align our practices with our beliefs, advocacy at our denominational, and community levels.

 

Today, we are a community of members, friends, seekers, and doubters striving to support each other. Everyone is welcome at The United Churches of Olympia!

Open and Affirming

We are an “Open and Affirming” congregation that welcomes persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions into our church's full life and ministry. We celebrate diversity of race, culture, age, and abilities.

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Denominational Affiliations

We are rooted in two Protestant denominations: the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). Our membership affiliations include: Covenant Network of Presbyterians, UCC Join the Movement, Earth Care Congregation, and More Light Presbyterians. We are a PC(USA) Matthew 25 church.

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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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