Unity Center DC: History
We are compiling a history of Unity Center DC, formerly known as CommUnity on the Hill. We welcome your edits, suggestions and memories.
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Community on the Hill Incorporated
July 27, 1994
CommUnity on the Hill (COTH) was established as a nonprofit corporation in the District of Columbia “to conduct worship in accordance with the teachings of Charles and Myrtle Fillmore.” Rev Amalie Frank was the founding minister. The initial “Board of Directors” consisted of Stephanie Dailey, Douglas Barker, Juline Anderson, Patricia (“Pat”) Weeks, Curtis Huff, and
Amalie Frank’s Last Service
June 1, 1997
June 1, 1997, marked the last Sunday that Amalie led a service as COTH’s minister.
COTH Moves to Hearst Hall at the National Cathedral Girl’s School
March 7, 1999
COTH used a beautiful space called Hearst Hall in the National Cathedral Girl’s School on the National Cathedral grounds.
COTH Moves to First Congregational United Church of Christ at 10th and G.
January 8, 2012
COTH relocated to the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 10th and G Streets in downtown Washington DC.
COTH Moves to St Luke’s Mission Center
August 2, 2015
UCDC moved to the United National Methodist Church, St. Luke’s Mission Center at 3655 Calvert Street, N.W. We rented two offices and the main sanctuary.
HOPCOF
January 27, 2017
The board engaged Rev. Monica Driscoll to conduct a Unity-endorsed Honoring Our Past, Creating Our Future (HOPCOF) workshop, “Mission, Vision, Core Values,”
Starts using Unity Center DC Name
March 1, 2018
COTH renamed itself Unity Center DC (UCDC)
UCDC Goes Virtual
March 15, 2020
Due to Covid lock down restrictions, UCDC begins virtual Zoom services.