Category Archives: Churches

Churches of Garden Home

Garden Home After-School Care Association

Posted on August 23, 2013 by GHHP

It all began because Jan Pinniger got tired of baby sitting the neighborhood kids. In 1972, Larry Monk was appointed pastor of the Garden Home United Methodist church. Larry and Linda had a total of seven children between them. Four … Continue reading →

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West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Posted on November 21, 2012 by GHHP

West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (WHUUF) sits among tall fir trees at 8470 Southwest Oleson Road, home to a liberal religious congregation,welcoming everyone, no matter their beliefs. The sign by our driveway beckons to the community, like the spring daffodils … Continue reading →

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What About Mario’s Ashes?

Posted on July 21, 2012 by GHHP

This query is noted in the closing papers of 1994 for the G.H. United Methodist Church on SW 81st. As best remembered, Mario Honoré was the Choir Director for the church in the late 1980s and early 1991. He had applied for the … Continue reading →

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The “Old” Garden Home Community Church

Posted on July 21, 2012 by GHHP

In 1918, the original Garden Home Community Church was built facing onto Garden Home Road at the corner of Royal which is now SW 71st. The professional office building occupies this area now. From 1914 through 1917 the church people first … Continue reading →

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Garden Home Church and Community History Speech, 1994

Posted on June 21, 2012 by GHHP

This speech was given by Elaine Shreve on June 5, 1994 at the closing of the Garden Home Community United Methodist Church. This church was located at 7650 SW 81st street. This church has always been an important part of … Continue reading →

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