Plymouth Church Seattle

[1] The congregation moved to its own land when Arthur Denny donated a parcel for the church on the corner of Second Ave and Spring Street.

F. J. VanHorn, D.D., and the Board of Trustees are all in sympathy with the woman suffrage movement, and have given substantial evidence of their interest by making exception to their rule in extending to us the hospitality of this commodious and convenient structure.

[1] In the 1930s, Plymouth developed a radio presence with broadcasts of annual performances of Handel’s Messiah as well as Sunday morning and evening services led by Reverend Dr. Wendell Fifield.

His proclamation, "one homeless person is one too many,” became the rallying cry as church members responded and created what has now become the Plymouth Housing.

The chief concern of the project was to replace the original pipe organ that had been damaged during the 6.8 Nisqually earthquake that hit the Puget Sound region at 10:54 am PST (18:54 UTC) on Ash Wednesday, February 28, 2001.

[8] Additionally, with the 2014-15 renovation, the congregation opted to replace carpeting and traditional pews, with Italian tile flooring and chairs.

[9] The choice of pew chairs opened the use of the space to nearly any configuration desired, including worship, vocal and instrumental concerts, theatrical presentations, dance, forums, or banquets.

Pastors and church members were active in efforts to approve Referendum 74 in Washington state which legalized same-sex marriage.

Faithful to its progressive values, Plymouth pledges to sustain ecumenical and interfaith relationships, particularly to Jewish and Muslim communities; to pursue justice for queer, trans, non-binary and gender fluid persons and communities; and to respond faithfully to the reversal of Roe versus Wade by advocating for reproductive justice.