We connect with Bellingham and the sacred in creative, relational ways. On a regular basis, we gather together to deepen our relationships with one another, with God, and with Bellingham. We also align with local non-profits to do volunteer and conservation work, offer worship that is rooted in our region and its concerns, and provide a variety of seasonal and special events.

One of our primary objectives is to [RE]define church. That is, we don't want a building to become our concern. Instead, the community of Bellingham is our concern. How can we be better citizens and promote the well-being of all life? How can this be a major emphasis of "church"? How can we get to know God, our bio-region, and each other, learn and follow the ways of Jesus, and positively contribute to our local community? These are the questions that drive much of what we do.

Echoes offers a monthly rhythm of unique worship experiences:

  • Pub Church: meeting in one of the many awesome pubs in Bellingham for brew and conversation

  • Dinner Church: food, story sharing, prayer and song

  • Wild Church: connecting deeply with God and the Land

  • Creative Church: utilizing different creative mediums to explore spiritual themes

  • Service Church: we join in support of various volunteer opportunities throughout the community
    Occasionally: ‘Hamster Church: features a conversation with a “Bellinghamster” who shares a bit about who they are and their life in this city of subdued excitement

PAST EVENTS ECHOES HAS LED

  • Co-hosting "Faith & Nature", a year-long dialogue series with the Whatcom Land Trust

  • Tabling at Bellingham Pride

  • Easter Walk

  • Removing invasive plant species from local parks

  • Hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing

  • Host “Doctober” [Documentary] movies at the Pickford

  • Animal Blessings

  • Advent Solstice gatherings

  • Animal & Bicycle Blessing

  • Hosting 15th anniversary memorial service for Olympic Pipeline Explosion

  • Letter writing campaigns

EVENTS IN WHICH WE'VE BEEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

  • Totem Pole blessings

  • EcoFaith Conference

  • Interfaith Gatherings

Check out the events page for more information on upcoming gatherings/activities.
If you’d like us to join you in a Bellingham event, send us a message through the contact page and we can set up a meeting, we’d love to chat with you.