Our Story

Humble Beginnings

Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Hood along the Willamette River, Willamette Christian Church (WCC) was founded in 1957 with a heartfelt mission: to cultivate faith, build community, and share the love of Jesus. Forty dedicated members gathered each Sunday in the upper room of the West Linn Fire Station, seeking to create a welcoming place where everyone could encounter Christ.

Growth and Expansion

As the congregation grew, so did the need for a permanent home. WCC acquired a building at 10th and 8th Streets in the historic Willamette district. Continued growth led to the church's relocation to Rosemont Ridge Middle School, where it met for eight years. In 2009, thanks to the generosity and vision of its members, WCC moved to its current facility on Brandywine Drive. This space has since been expanded and updated to better serve our growing community.

A Church United: Better Together

Collaboration and unity have always been central to WCC. In 2017, we embraced a multi-site church model by partnering with Beaverton Christian Church. This spirit of togetherness continued as Hope City Church in Milwaukie joined our church family. In 2024, New Hope Church on Mt. Scott joined this movement, followed by All City Church in Southeast Portland in 2025.

Today, we honor each church’s heritage name, recognizing that no single campus is more important than another. United by shared vision and mission, we are indeed “Better Together.

Global and Local Initiatives

At WCC, we believe in serving our neighbors and the world. We actively support organizations such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, The Father’s Heart, With Love, The Contingent, and many others. Collectively, we partner with 22 international missionaries and organizations dedicated to addressing poverty, biblical literacy, education, health care, and spreading the gospel worldwide. We dedicate over 10% of every dollar to these life-changing efforts.