Our Mission

Pilgrim Firs’ mission is to provide a sacred oasis for creativity and community. We believe in a world where creativity, community, justice, and healing come together to inspire individuals and enrich communities. To create a space where every person can feel connected to nature, to one another, and to their own sense of purpose. 

Our Values 

Radical Hospitality 
We believe in an authentic, genuine hospitality where everyone is welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religious background, opinion, or socio-economic condition. 

Spiritual Exploration 
By fostering a space for reflection, connection, and growth, we aim to deepen connection to the divine, to nature, and one another. Owned and operated by the United Church of Christ, we cherish the diversity of spiritual journeys and strive to provide a welcoming space for individuals and groups of all spiritual backgrounds. 

Honoring Indigenous Heritage 
We gather as guests of the Suquamish people on their ancestral land that touches the shared waters of other Coast Salish Tribes. Their identity and richness of culture are deeply connected to the mountains, valleys, waterways, and shorelines that surround us all. We commit to caring for this land in ways that respect their work done far before we ventured here. 

Environmental Stewardship 
As caretakers of a 120-acre temperate forest and serene private lake, we commit ourselves to caring for creation and to practices that honor the land’s natural rhythms. Ensuring this sacred oasis can thrive for future generations. 

Nurturing Community 
Whether through shared meals, intimate lakeside moments, or intentional group gatherings, we promote a setting where community can flourish. We are a space of belonging where individuals and groups can come together, share stories, and forge lasting relationships. 

Cultivating Creativity 
When folks lean into their passion, gain new perspectives, and engage in shared expression, they leave a more whole version of themselves. By providing sanctuary for artists, musicians, writers, and dreamers, we cultivate a space where creativity isn’t just expressed – it’s celebrated. 

Advancing Social Justice 
Grounded in the faith values of progressive Christianity, we work to create a just world for all. We bring in groups that work to alleviate poverty and houselessness, advance racial equity, disability rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural preservation, and those that seek personal enlightenment. We put our faith values into action to create meaningful change.