On Thursday, Sept. 12 the Committee on Ministry for the United Church of Christ affirmed Pastor Warren Johnson for Ordination.

There will be an Ordination Ceremony at the Forks Congregational Church 280 Spartan Ave. on Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. The Church members would like to invite the community to this joyous occasion. Pastor Johnson took over the pulpit in June of 2008 as a lay-minister and obtained his licensure as a Licensed Minister in November of 2014.

“It has been quite the journey and a blessed one serving this community in many aspects. I would like to thank my mentor from the conference Judi Edwards, now of Edmonds, for all her support along the way. And the many people who have supported me in my ministry throughout the years. And I give all the glory to God who through Jesus Christ, who called me to this ministry at the First Congregational Church in Forks. It has been an honor serving this community and look forward to many more years of service,” said Pastor Johnson.