About
Progressive faith, plainspoken.
We're a UCC congregation that takes Jesus seriously and ourselves a little less so. Open & Affirming since long before it was fashionable, and still figuring it out together.
We welcome people of every sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, age, ability, economic circumstance, and faith background — into the full life and leadership of this church. No exceptions, no fine print.
01
God is still speaking.
The UCC motto. Faith is not a museum piece — revelation is ongoing.
02
Love is the test.
Every doctrine, every decision, every disagreement gets measured against it.
03
Doubt is welcome.
You can show up with questions, with grief, with a half-formed prayer. We will not flinch.
04
Communion is open.
No matter your background, if you want to come to the table, the table is for you.
05
We are a small church on an island.
Which means we know each other, we look out for each other, and we mean it.
Our Staff
Rev. Mark Travis
Senior Pastor
Jaime Lee
Office Manager
Elissa Kratzer
Sunday School Teacher
Alice Tawresey
Music Coordinator
A Short History
On this island since 1882.
1882
Eagle Harbor Congregational gathers for the first time on Bainbridge.
1903
The clapboard church and bell tower you see today is dedicated.
1957
The Congregational Christian Churches join the UCC. We are charter UCC.
2008
Voted Open & Affirming — full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ folks in every part of church life.
