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Walla Walla Presbyterian Church
Celebrating 150 Years
2023 marked our 150th year serving and worshipping in the Walla Walla community. During our Anniversary Celebration, we were led in “Remembering for Renewal” by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt.
Interviews from WWPC Covenant Partners
Listen to their personal stories and memories of
Walla Walla Presbyterian Church
1970 - The Christiand Education building was dedicated.
2008 - Our sanctuary was renovated and stained glass windows preserved.
2022 - New Atrium complete with elevator for access to all floor levels of the church.
Our Beginnings to the Present and Moving Forward
1873 - Cumberland Presbyterian Church services were held at the Courthouse at Third and Alder and at the Opera House on Main Street. The church building was constructed in 1876 at the cornier of Third and Poplar.
1880 - First Presbyterian Church purchased the lot at the northeast corner of First and Birch. Construction began in 1883.
1902 - The lot at the southeast corner of First and Birch was purchased.
1907 - The Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church officially joined and became one.
1912 - Our church building was built.
1915 - The church was dedicated after the Pipe Organ was installed
Rev. Albert Gillin, Pastor & Head of Staff has been serving WWPC for over 20 years. Albert is an involved community member of Walla Walla. He leads WWPC with integrity and enthusiasm.
Come here Albert preach the Word of God, led by the Holy Spirit and find yourself wanting to know more of Jesus Christ.
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We believe that we know the one Holy, Living God in the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That humanity - created sinless - fell from that blessed state and finds itself separated from God through sin. God’s mission of reconciliation is to restore the divine-human relationship. That reconciliation has been accomplished through Lord Jesus, the perfect God/Man. Therefore, we are part of the Christian Faith.
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We believe that we are saved by grace alone; God’s free gift of salvation won for us through Jesus on the Cross. We are saved through faith alone, a faith enabled by the work of the Holy Spirit. We know of this salvation through scripture, the Bible that is made up of the Old and New Testaments, and that the Bible contains all that is necessary for salvation and alone is our rule of belief and action. Therefore, we are part of the protestant family of believers.
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We believe in a sovereign and loving God, and that it is God who takes the initiative in the saving act. From Genesis to Revelation we see the truth of God’s love for us. It is God who calls, God who saves, and God who preserves us in the faith. Therefore, it is God, and God alone, who deserves all glory for our salvation and Christian growth. We are called to serve God
By loving Him and neighbor, living out the ancient call to be a blessing as we have been blessed. Therefore, we are part of the Reformed Tradition.
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The word Presbyterian comes from the Greek word which means “Elder.” Presbyterian Church denotes a denomination governed or ruled by elders rather than clergy. The Session is the governing body of a local congregation. The Session is comprised of elders elected by the congregation and it is moderated by the Pastor. Our “Deacons” are elected by our congregation to organize the benevolent services of our congregation.
We believe that the Church is the Body of Christ and continues Christ’s ministry of reconciliation; that Jesus Christ alone is the Head of the Church and believers are called to live out their faith in covenantal communities of worship, fellowship, discipleship, service, and outreach governed by elders; that this ministry is best carried out in relationship and accountability with others in unity of belief and mission. This mission is local, regional, national, and international... carrying out our Savior’s command to be witnesses of God’s love to the ends of the earth. Believing that we are saved and live by grace, we acknowledge that we are not perfect people but are forgiven and desire to live more holy and joy-filled lives. -
On June 2, 2013, the WWPC congregation voted by a 97 percent margin to leave the PCUSA. Ninety-nine percent voted to align with ECO.
https://layman.org/walla-walla-congregation-makes-eco-new-denominational-home/