Gary Fowler, Pastor Gary began as Pastor in Hemet in late 2002, coming from 27 years of ministry in Tacoma, Washington. He earned B.A. and M. Div. degrees, and was ordained in 1975. He is excited and energized to lead the congregation into new kinds of ministry, connecting with the community and all of the people moving new into this Valley. Gary and Barb Fowler are proud to claim two grandsons, one living in Hemet and one living in Washington state.

Our Mission Statement Our purpose and mission is to proclaim God’s love through Jesus Christ, to live our faith, showing our love and respect as we work in this community and beyond. Our Goal To become a multigenerational congregation of 300+active and participating members, with enhanced programs of music, children and youth.

HUNDRED AND ONE YEARS Yes! A tradition of mission and witness began in the San Jacinto Valley on June 11, 1905 when twenty-seven persons were called to establish a Christian fellowship. For over one hundred years that same call to mission and witness has sustained the family of God known locally as the First Christian Church of Hemet (Disciples of Christ). Though the human leadership has passed from person to person, over this long time, the divine power of God’s loving Spirit has guided the congregation. Through twenty centuries, trials and changes have tested the faith and the will of God’s people.  The abiding love of God has always focused the church to its purpose. As you look at this beautiful San Jacinto Valley and the growing numbers of families it is difficult to visualize 27 pioneers launching a church. In 1905 the valley was rural, the streets were dirt and only a few shops and stores were available. But, the mission and the witness of the Christian fellowship was, is and always will be the same, “to proclaim God’s love to all persons.”

Jeanne Miller, Organist/Choir Director In this new century with e-mail, global positioning systems, jet travel and instant communication the church is still called to proclaim God’s continuing love to all persons. History is not the past, rather it is the remembering of all who have labored and sustained the family of God known as the First Christian Church of Hemet (Disciples of Christ). You are invited to join and share in the Mission and Witness in this fellowship of believers. "Serving since 1905. Growing into the 21st century."