There’s a little white church in the valley
That stands in my memory each day
And it seems I can hear the bells now ringing
Though I am many miles away
And many times in church on Sunday morning
That whole countryside would gather there
They would all kneel down by the altar
As they lifted up their voice in prayer
Oh the church in the valley that little white church
Is the place I love so well
Now I’m sad and lonely yes I’m sad and lonely
For that little white church in the dell
They would sing the old song Rock of Ages
Oh Christ let me hide myself in thee
And I know some of them are now waiting
Just o’er the dark and stormy sea
I know that troubles all are ended
And happy forever they will be
They are waiting and watching up yonder
For the coming home of you and me
I took these series of photos in April of 2012. When we travel to La Conner or to Mount Vernon, Washington State to see the tulip fields we take the road that runs right next to this church. Fir-Conway Lutheran Church met first in a smaller building built in 1896. This larger building was dedicated in 1916. You can read it’s history here.
I’m linking to InSPIREd Sunday hosted by Beth and Sally. I’m also linking to Sunlit Sunday at My Little Home and Garden since this little white church is enjoying the sun.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
This is a beautiful church and beautiful words. Lovely post. Have a blessed Sunday.
Very attractive in the sunlight!
Beautiful! The perfect little church in a valley.
That is such a pretty, all white and glowing in the sunlight. The arched windows are lovely and the poem, I’m sure, is heartfelt.
Karen
This is a very pretty church – love the way it glows in the light. Beautiful hymn. Rock of Ages – yes.
love those windows. i always enjoy how you take your shots … i hope you don’t fall though. you must kneel down or something?? i need to watch … i need to get to camera church shooting again soon. i am down to 1 post next week. got to get with it already. ( :
What a beauty!!! Tom The Backroads Traveller
What a beautiful looking church. Loved your photos. And I loved the poem; I am not a religious person at all, but those lines are just beautiful; thank you.
I remember that church – it is certainly iconic. Who wouldn’t want to enter on a sunny Sunday!