First Congregational Church, Bellevue

What First Congregational Church, Bellevue does

First Congregational Church, Bellevue (FCC Bellevue) is a non-profit progressive Christian congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC), founded in 1896 and located in downtown Bellevue, Washington. The church operates from a renovated office building at 11061 NE 2nd St that features Cross-Laminated Timber construction and houses administrative offices for partner organizations Catholic Community Services and The Sophia Way. FCC Bellevue has been Open and Affirming since 1996 and an Immigrant Welcoming congregation since 2020, positioning itself as an inclusive faith community serving individuals, families, youth, immigrants, and individuals experiencing homelessness in the East King County region.

The church's core products are Sunday worship services held in-person and streamed online via Facebook and YouTube, supplemented by a multi-ensemble music program (Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Discovery Choir, Multigenerational Chime Choir, and Horns O'Plenty brass ensemble), children's and youth ministries, small groups, retreats, and community outreach programs including hosting the Porchlight men's shelter annually. The organization is led by Rev. Lisa Horst Clark (Lead Pastor since 2016) and Rev. Stevi Hamill (Pastor of Spiritual Formation), supported by a staff of approximately 8-9 members including the Minister of Music and the Arts, Organist, conductors, Director of Children's Ministries, Minister of Congregational Care, and Building and Communications Manager. Governance follows UCC congregational polity, with decisions made through prayer and discernment of the full congregation rather than solely by pastors and leadership.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary contributions from individual members and supporters, including annual pledges, weekly offerings, electronic funds transfer (EFT) for established donors, one-time and monthly gifts via PayPal, and planned giving arrangements including appreciated stocks. Financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The church's marketing and distribution relies on its website (fccbellevue.org), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a weekly email newsletter distributed via Constant Contact, supported by community events including Pride activities, retreats, and service-oriented programming.

Name

First Congregational Church, Bellevue

Legal name

First Congregational Church, Bellevue

Website

https://fccbellevue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

First Congregational Church, Bellevue is a progressive UCC congregation founded in 1896 in downtown Bellevue, Washington, offering inclusive in-person and online worship, multi-ensemble music programs, children's and youth ministries, and community outreach to individuals, families, immigrants, and those experiencing homelessness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Faith community
• Worship services
• Progressive christianity
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Offerings: Financial gifts from congregation members including annual pledges, one-time gifts, and weekly offerings during worship services
2. Electronic Funds Transfer: Recurring giving through EFT for established donors
3. Planned Giving: Gifts of appreciated stocks and planned giving arrangements
4. Credit Card/PayPal: One-time or monthly gifts processed through PayPal

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Congregational Church, Bellevue is a progressive Christian congregation offering in-person and online worship services each Sunday at 10 a.m., supplemented by multi-choir music programs, children's and youth ministries, care ministries, small groups, retreats, and community outreach services. The church also houses offices for partner nonprofit organizations Catholic Community Services and The Sophia Way in its renovated downtown Bellevue building.

Product overview

First Congregational Church, Bellevue is a progressive Christian congregation offering a unified worship and faith community experience. The core offering consists of in-person and online worship services held Sundays at 10am, supplemented by diverse music programs (Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir, Discovery Choir, Chime Choir, and Horns O'Plenty brass ensemble), children's and youth ministries, care and support services (including Stephen Ministry), small groups, retreats, and community outreach programs. Financial support is facilitated through online giving options including PayPal and planned giving. Virtual participation is supported through YouTube and Facebook livestreaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Church of Christ (UCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Bellevue is a proud member of the United Church of Christ denomination. The church participates in UCC activities including marching together in the Seattle Pride Parade with other UCC churches through the Pacific Northwest Conference.
• Catholic Community Services (CCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Community Services houses administrative offices upstairs in FCC Bellevue's building. CCS provides social services including Coordinated Entry (206-328-5900) and East King County services (425-213-1963).
• The Sophia WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Bellevue founded The Sophia Way organization which provides shelter and outreach services to homeless women year-round. The Sophia Way also houses offices upstairs in the church building. Contact: 425-463-6254.
• Porchlight (formerly Congregations For The Homeless)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Bellevue hosts Porchlight men's shelter every November. The church founded The Sophia Way and supports Porchlight in serving those experiencing homelessness in the community.
• Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Church of Christ (PNCUCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Bellevue is an active member of PNCUCC. The conference operates two camps - Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center (Port Orchard, WA) and N-Sid-Sen (Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho). FCC participates in PNCUCC events including Men's Retreats.
• Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNCUCC-operated camp near Port Orchard, Washington. FCC Bellevue participates in retreats and summer camp programs at this location.
• N-Sid-Sen CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNCUCC-operated camp on Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. FCC Bellevue participates in summer camp programs at this location.
• Congregational Church on Mercer IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Bellevue co-hosts events with the Congregational Church on Mercer Island, including The Peace contemplative evening service.
• Beloved AriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization founded by Jun Young Love serving LGBTQIA+ youth. Featured as guest preacher for Pride Worship Service 2026. Serves those who have experienced condemnation or exclusion within religious communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westminster Chapel: Large non-denominational church also located in Bellevue. Competes for the same downtown Bellevue worship market with a different (evangelical-leaning) theological orientation but similar community-programming breadth.
• Newport Presbyterian Church: Mainline (PCUSA) progressive congregation on the Eastside serving the Bellevue/Kirkland area. Comparable progressive theology, family programming, and community outreach profile.
• University Congregational Church: UCC-affiliated progressive congregation in Seattle with a similar theological stance and community-engagement model. Comparable in size, denominational affiliation, and progressive Christian positioning, though in a different (Seattle) neighborhood.
• First Congregational Church of Guilford: UCC progressive congregation in Connecticut where Lead Pastor Rev. Lisa Horst Clark previously served. Direct affiliation and leadership pipeline tie to FCC Bellevue, with similar progressive identity and family-focused ministries.
• Plymouth Congregational Church: Historic UCC progressive congregation in Seattle with a strong music tradition and social justice programming. Highly comparable in denomination, theology, and ministry mix to FCC Bellevue.

Regional players

• Aldersgate Church: Bellevue-area mainline congregation with progressive leanings and active community outreach. Comparable in scale, Eastside geographic market, and community-service orientation.
• St. Luke's Lutheran Church: Mainline (ELCA) Lutheran congregation in downtown Bellevue. Competes for the same downtown Bellevue congregation demographic with a similar progressive mainline orientation and community-programming model.
• Eastlake Community Church: Non-denominational community church in the greater Seattle area with comparable family and youth programming focus. Overlaps with FCC Bellevue on family-oriented ministry and community engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fccbellevuewa
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCCBellevue
• Instagraminstagram.com/fccbellevue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-congregational-church-bellevue

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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