Our Story
How two churches became one
A history of love, generosity, and care for the neighborhood is the foundation
Crown Hill Church is built on
In 1951, United EFC was created from the merger of two local churches, First EFC (1892) and Salem EFC (1912).
United EFC said “Let’s love our neighbors” and they built the church to be a place to serve the neighborhood.
In 2004, Sanctuary CRC was established in the Greenwood neighborhood
Sanctuary CRC said, “Let’s love our neighbors” and they served the Greenwood neighborhood for 16 years through the Green Bean Coffeehouse.
Sanctuary CRC inherited PATH preschool, a school without a place to call home.
United EFC said, “Here, use our basement.”
United EFC saw underutilized space in their building.
They said to Sanctuary CRC, “Here, why doesn’t your staff use our office space.”
COVID disrupts the way the world gathers together.
After COVID, Sanctuary CRC said, “Mind if we worship here on Sundays?”
In the fall of 2022, a deeper relationship formed.
Together, United EFC and Sanctuary CRC said, “Why don’t we worship God, share meals, & love this neighborhood together.”
A commitment to the shared vision to love Jesus & our neighbors.
In the fall of 2025, United EFC and Sanctuary CRC said, "Why don't we call ourselves Crown Hill Church?" And so they did.
The church windows are seen in a reflection off of the church grand piano
With roots in the Reformed tradition and the Evangelical Free church
As we establish this new church, we are grateful for our heritage in the Christian Reformed Church and Evangelical Free Church traditions. We would not exist without the gifts and investments of these denominations. As we are currently discerning a new “home” for our church, we are aware and grateful for the ways the theology, mission, tradition and ethos of these denominations has shaped us as individuals and as a community.
Extending Christ’s love beyond our walls
We partner with missionaries and organizations doing faithful work in Seattle and around the world. Their calling to share the gospel and serve the vulnerable reflects the same heart that drives us as a church.
Local & international organizations we support
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