A Call to Restore a Historic Duvall Landmark
Adventure Community Church is rebuilding.
Thanks to the entire community, we have enough money to complete construction! Nevertheless, this final stretch still holds variables that could impact our budget. We want to be transparent about that. Although the main goal has been met, any additional gifts at this point will still be deeply helpful as we work to fully equip the new space and plan for its long-term care.
Read the story of the project below.
For over a century, this church has been more than a building. It has been at the heart of our community in Duvall, Washington. Built in 1913, shortly after our town's founding, the landmark church with its distinctive steeple stood as a testament to the pioneer spirit and enduring faith of generations. Tragically, in 2020, this cherished building was lost to a fire.
Read the story of the project below.
For over a century, this church has been more than a building. It has been at the heart of our community in Duvall, Washington. Built in 1913, shortly after our town's founding, the landmark church with its distinctive steeple stood as a testament to the pioneer spirit and enduring faith of generations. Tragically, in 2020, this cherished building was lost to a fire.
Original building - early 1900s
The Story
ACC's small congregation of 32 dedicated members has demonstrated remarkable commitment to this vision. Together with former members who still hold this church dear, they raised $500,000 - 80% of this amount by past and current members. This represents extraordinary sacrifice from people of modest means who believe deeply in what this church represents.
The new building honors Duvall's heritage while meeting modern safety standards. ACC is reconstructing the church to mirror the original design, complete with the beloved landmark steeple that has guided residents and welcomed worshippers for generations. However, ACC faced an unexpected challenge: new expenses and city requirements added $321,000 to the project costs for street drainage updates, road resurfacing, and underground utility installation.
The new building honors Duvall's heritage while meeting modern safety standards. ACC is reconstructing the church to mirror the original design, complete with the beloved landmark steeple that has guided residents and welcomed worshippers for generations. However, ACC faced an unexpected challenge: new expenses and city requirements added $321,000 to the project costs for street drainage updates, road resurfacing, and underground utility installation.
Current construction
More Than a Building
For over 15 years, Adventure Community Church has operated a free food program, providing groceries to community members with no questions asked. The congregation's dedication to this program has continued, even as the fire and construction required it to change locations.
The facility has provided free meeting space for:
The facility has provided free meeting space for:
- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) support groups
- Narcotics Anonymous recovery meetings
- Trail Life for Boys and American Heritage Girls youth programs
- Dinner theaters
- Mental health first aid training
- Many more events and programs over the years
The Need
The entire community raised significant funds to Adventure Community Church's sanctuary doors. The new road and sidewalk foundations cost $115,000. Unexpected increases to stormwater management beyond the initial design was another $25,000. Moving power lines underground as required by Duvall and connecting them to the building was $193,000. These and other unexpected expenses exhausted the set-aside contingency expenses, and ACC raised an additional $321,000 to complete construction. These funds will once again make this building a welcoming space for worship, community service, and support programs.
Architect's drawing
Every contribution brought the building closer to completion:
- $50 helped purchase building materials
- $100 supported major construction milestones
- $1,000 significantly advanced interior finishing work
- $10,000 helped critical infrastructure requirements
A Community Investment
Thank you for supporting this project. You helped restore a defining piece of Duvall’s history while creating a vibrant space for the entire community. This vision includes safer, well-lit sidewalks, improved traffic flow on Broadway, and welcoming gathering areas where neighbors can connect. Families will find a natural playground for children surrounded by beautiful landscaping. And above it all, the recreated steeple will rise once again as a signal that the heart of downtown is alive and thriving. This is more than a building — it’s a place where history is honored, community life flourishes, and the future feels hopeful.
Although the main goal has been met, any additional gifts at this point will still be deeply helpful as we work to fully equip the new space and plan for its long-term care.
For more information about donating, joining, or supporting ACC's mission, please contact us at info@adventurecommunitychurch.com or 425-788-9373.
Adventure Community Church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. You may also donate tax-advantaged stock at https://donatestock.com/adventure-community-church
Adventure Community Church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. You may also donate tax-advantaged stock at https://donatestock.com/adventure-community-church