From the south:
Take I-5 north to Exit 256 (Meridian St in Bellingham)
Exit at Meridian St and turn north/right.
Go north to East Bakerview (Third light, 0.4 miles).
Turn east/right at Bakerview.
Go past Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living Community to church and parking on right. side of Bakerview ( .3 miles from Meridian to church)
From the north:
Take I-5 south to Exit 258 (W Bakerview Road in Bellingham)
Take W Bakerview Road to the east
Drive past Fred Meyer, Northwest Ave, Meridian (about 1.9 miles to church)
After Meridian, Go past Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living Community to church and parking on right side of Bakerview ( .3 miles from Meridian to church)
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Rev. Gary Shoemaker was born and raised in Kalispell,Montana, hence his great interest in the outdoors. He is also a musician: has a great tenor voice, plays guitar, and directs the choir. Gary did his undergraduate work at Northwest Christian College (now University), Texas Christian University and the University of Oregon. He received his Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology. Gary has served churches in Montana, Oregon, and California. Besides his duties as pastor at FCC, Rev. Shoemaker serves in many capacities with the Regional Christian Church. He also serves locally on the United Ministries in Higher Education at Western Washington University and participates in many local outreach projects.
Pastor Gary is married to Tamalyn Kralman who is also an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Tamalyn serves as Christian Education Minister at St. James Presbyterian Church in Bellingham. They have two adult children, Zach and Brett.
Lynne Baxter, the Church Administrator, has previous church office experience and has run her own business. She is usually the one to answer the phone when you call the church office. But her duties are much more extensive. She keeps our financial records, maintains office organization, and prepares our written communications including the Courier newsletter, calendars, and bulletins for both services.
Anni Brooks continues our tradition of excellent piano performance. She participates in both worship services and also assists the choir director. She is a student at Western Washington University.
Preston Pinkston is our very capable nursery attendant. Preston was recently graduated from high school.
Aaron Pinkston is serving as Youth Director, and was recently elected as the church Moderator. He has also been a leader in the Young Adults Group. Aaron has served with the US Navy and is working toward a new civilian career.