Shalom United Church of Christ

Shalom United Church of Christ We are an open and affirming church. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome!

The Spirit of Shalom

Progressive Christianity
While valuing ancient creeds that have contributed to the long history of the Church, we are nonetheless open to the discoveries of modern scholarship, science and archeology. What about the Bible
We at Shalom take the Bible seriously, but not always literally. The Bible is open to interpretation, scholarly exposition and discerning the social, geogra

phical, political, economic and religious context of its writers. Is it record of the mortals’ search for God and their purpose to those discoveries. Our Purpose
To understand the kind of love and justice practiced by Jesus and the prophets and to give expressions to those understandings, individually and collectively through the congregation. Peace with Justice
As a congregation we are unequivocally committed to promoting peace and justice in the world, realizing that a real and lasting peace does not come without the pursuit of justice. Open and Affirming
We are welcoming to all who want to be here. We encourage moving beyond a visit to intentional commitment. The Importance of Community
As members of our faith community we seek to create a family where all are welcome and feel safe, where open inquiry is encouraged, dialogue is valued and practiced, and where thoughtful compassion is cultivated and expressed. Active listening and honest sharing are basic to such dialogue, as is a willingness to listen to minority opinions and reach consensus. Interfaith Involvement
Shalom values the great religions of the world and seeks to understand the differences and point of commonality. Shalom meets regularly with the Jewish, Muslim and other faith communities in the Tri-Cities for the sake of better understanding and for the pursuit of initiatives that are in our common interests. Ecumenical Participation
Shalom church is involved ecumenically with several Tri-Cities Christian congregations. Partaking of Communion
All are welcome to Participate. We have an “open table’ because it is not our table, but Christ’s table. No matter where you are on life’s spiritual journey, you are welcome at Shalom

04/17/2026

Sneak Peek at Pastor Melanie's Earth Day Sermon. Join us this Sunday at 10 am

Repercussions of climate change are pushing Mother Earth’s weather systems to the edge, and as a result, stressing famil...
04/12/2026

Repercussions of climate change are pushing Mother Earth’s weather systems to the edge, and as a result, stressing families around the globe. We all need to do our part to reduce the impact. This sign will be posted throughout April on Shalom’s front yard. It’s part of Shalom’s effort to inspire our congregation, grab attention, and bring new people through our doors.

04/10/2026

One-Minute Sermon!

Get a Sneak Peek of Pastor Melanie's sermon for April 12th.

We hope to see you this Sunday at 10 am.

04/04/2026

Our Youth Group stuffed over 1,000 eggs for the Easter Egg hunt this year! Bring your friends and family to join in the fun of the hunt following the service. Easter Sunday Service starts at 10 am, immediately followed by the Easter Egg hunt!

Come even earlier and have Easter breakfast with us. Each Easter, our Church Life Committee prepares our "Green Eggs and Ham" breakfast. They will provide the ham, plain eggs, and "green" eggs made with herbs. Congregants are asked to bring fruit or bread to share.

04/03/2026

Take a moment to hear Pastor Melanie's one-minute sermon for Easter Sunday. We hope to see you this Sunday at 10 am.

Our Easter "Green Eggs and Ham" breakfast will be from 8:30-9:30 am. Church Life will provide the "green" eggs made with herbs, plain eggs, and ham. You are invited to bring bread and/or fruit to share.

Following the service, there will be an Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos!

Come make some signs with us! We will be here until 10:30
03/28/2026

Come make some signs with us! We will be here until 10:30

03/28/2026

Watch this sneak peek of Pastor Melanie's sermon for this Sunday, and we hope to see you on Palm Sunday, March 29th, at 10 am!

👑🚫 NO KINGS – March 28 in Kennewick📅 Saturday, March 28📍 Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.In this...
03/28/2026

👑🚫 NO KINGS – March 28 in Kennewick
📅 Saturday, March 28
📍 Columbia Center Blvd, Kennewick
⏰ 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
In this country, we do not answer to kings
On March 28, we are coming together again.
As families are being attacked and everyday costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our neighbors against this administration’s unjust and cruel violence. America is not for strongmen, greedy billionaires, or fear-based rule. America belongs to the people. ✊
Join Indivisible Tri-Cities for a bold, peaceful, family-friendly action grounded in community care and people power. No thrones. No crowns. No kings. 🗽✊
A core principle behind all Indivisible Tri-Cities events is a commitment to nonviolent action and no civil disobedience. Participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at all times. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. All events are held in public spaces or on public property. We recognize that everyone’s situation is different, and participants are encouraged to use their best judgment and take part in ways that feel safe and appropriate for them.
🤝 Bring your voice. Bring a friend.
🥫🧥🧣 If you are able, please bring a non-perishable food item, clothing, or a blanket to share with neighbors in need.

Will you be there?

This Saturday, people across the country will gather for No Kings events to stand for democracy, dignity, and justice. As part of our A.C.T OUT initiative (Advocacy, Community, Transformation), the Open and Affirming Coalition is encouraging our supporters to show up as a public witness.

We’ve created 5 free signs (liyou can download and print (both full-ink and low-ink versions).

Bring one with you and stand with others who believe faith calls us to defend the dignity of all people.

Visit this link to read the article from Rev. Derek Terry, our Acting Executive Director, learn more about the No Kings events, download the signs, and sign up to let us know you’re participating so we can capture stories and measure our collective impact:

https://openandaffirming.org/nokings3-2026/

God is a loving presence—near in the quiet, steady in the unknown.
03/28/2026

God is a loving presence—

near in the quiet, steady in the unknown.

Join us tonight! You can also watch our services, including tonight's Christmas Eve service, on our website at shalomuni...
12/24/2025

Join us tonight! You can also watch our services, including tonight's Christmas Eve service, on our website at shalomunitedchurch.org

Come out to the AGO Christmas Choral Festival, today (Dec 7) at 4 PM at Central Church. No admission fee, there is an of...
12/07/2025

Come out to the AGO Christmas Choral Festival, today (Dec 7) at 4 PM at Central Church. No admission fee, there is an offering for the Food Bank.

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Richland, WA
99354

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Thursday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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