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History of Winslow church

History of the church shown in this picture, built by Riley and Fred Grow. "...the history of the church goes back to two pioneer settlers in the area, Riley Hoskinson who arrived on the island sometime in the 1870s from Kansas, and Ambrose Grow, who cam in 1881. Both settled on adjoining sections of land. In 1882, the men organized the schoolhouse services. From Dec 31, 1882 until April 8, 1883 when members voted to change the name to the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, the congregation was known as the Eagle Harbor Church association. The Congregational denomination was decided upon because members of the community belonged to several different faiths....On Dec. 31, 1888, The Rev John F. Damon preached in the Eagle Harbor School House, known as District 6, County of Kitsap, Washington Territory. Following the sermon, he read the articles of creed and church policy. The members present agreed to both as future regulations of the church organization, and signed them, thus incorporating the church. Charter members were M. Riley Hoskinson, Martha Hoskinson (the Grow family, Mary Taylor, Cecelia Fryberg, Harvey Thompson, Cora N. Fich) and Edith G. Garrison. After the incorporation, A. D. Grow donated land for the parsonage and church. (The parsonage was completed prior to 1891 with lumber from the Port Blakely Mill.) ...After completion of the parsonage, Ambrose Grow and Riley Hoskinson decide to canvas the community to asee what could be done to secure a permanent church....The planned for a church costing $1050. Again Port Blakely Mill Co. aided the congregation by supplying the lumber....It was completed and dedicated in 1896....In 1924, the first addition was added....In 1960 it was moved back from the road and turned one quarter....(In 1966 a second larger addition was completed.)"

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