Marie Martin and her husband, Ed, moved to Coos Bay, OR from Los Angeles, CA in August, 1983. That same month, the Martins went to Unity Village to complete their Unity teacher’s training. When they returned to Coos Bay, Marie had a strong urge to start a study group. She contacted the Unity of the Valley Church in Eugene, OR, asking if they would sponsor a study group in Coos Bay. Upon receiving approval, she placed an announcement in the local newspaper.

   A small group of people seeking a common-sense approach to religion and Truth joined Marie’s study group. In May 1984, the growing group petitioned to become a church and once again Unity of the Valley provided sponsorship.

   The first service was held on Sunday, September 16, 1984, at the Coos Bay Senior Center. Marie, as a licensed Unity Teacher, gave the first talk entitled “New Beginnings”. Marie continued serving Unity by the Bay until the summer of 1985 when the first minister called was Carole Rose (McArthur). Articles of Incorporation were filed February 10, 1986. The services were now being held in spare space provided by the First Presbyterian Church of Coos Bay.

   In the year of the new millennium, the members were motivated to search for a building of their own to accommodate their growing congregation. We found and purchased our home of today, the old Presbyterian Church in North Bend, OR. A great deal of love, work and money was poured into the purchase and renovation of the then 76-year-old building.

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