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HistoryFrom courageous yet humble beginnings the first church services of Olivet UCC were held in a fire hall in Philadelphia. In time membership expanded and they bought land in Norristown to build a church. The winter of 1995-1996 was an especially stormy one, with a historic blizzard in January. The snow accumulation and ice kept the congregation of Norristown Schwenkfelder Church from accessing its building for worship. An invitation went out from Olivet United Church of Christ, offering the use of its facilities during the storm. Throughout 1996, both congregations held meetings and retreats focused on future sustainability and growth. Following months of study, prayer, and reflection, both Norristown Schwenkfelder and Olivet UCC voted on merging. Both congregations voted overwhelmingly in support of becoming one church. Olivet-Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ was bornSpecialtiesOur Church community strives to explore and live the meaning of Christian discipleship in an ever-changing world, seeking to praise God, to nurture our faith, to love and support one another in fellowship, always looking for opportunities where we may serve others and, in that way, serve God. Our Values Love We believe in Christ's great commandments: to love God with all our strength, soul, heart and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We believe God's grace is extended to all, and seek to offer grace and forgiveness to ourselves and one another. Inclusion We celebrate each person's participation and contribution as a joyful response in expressing love for God. We welcome and affirm persons of every age, race, ethnicity, ability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any others who are excluded. We invite all God's children to be part of our journey. Covenant We are all connected to one another, bound in covenantal relationship as Christ's body. We prayerfully seek to discern what is best for the Church and God's people as a whole, not ourselves or a small fraction of the body. Respect We are called to

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