United Church of Christ: A History of Firsts

On December 9, 1919, a small group of Christian women was invited to the home of Mrs. Paulson to talk about how a Protestant Christian church might be started in Fairfax, California. Two years later, this determined group of tireless women had raised enough money to buy two lots on Park Road. To make the project more attractive to generous donors, the women decided to construct a combination church, community center, and Masonic Hall, and eventually the first Fairfax Town Hall.

Fairfax Community Church is committed to social justice for all people and has deep roots in social change through the United Christ Church (UCC). UCC was one of the first American organizations to take a stand against slavery (in 1700), and ordained the first woman as a Christian minister (1853), and the first openly gay Christian minister (1972).

Fairfax Community Church (UCC) looks back on 90 years of service to our community, fun and creativity, and joyful worship!