A place for everyone to connect and belong
Experience a diverse community of faith in the heart of Redmond at Overlake Christian Church.
How to Start Your Journey:
1. Learn More About OCC
Get to know our Co-Lead Pastors and find out more about how OCC can help you find connection and belonging.
2. Attend Service
Come to a Sunday service, meet people, worship together, and find encouragement. Sundays at 10am. Spanish interpretation available.
3. Get Involved
Join a Group or serve on an OCC Team.
Experience the fullness of life for you and your family!
A New Vision for Church Leadership
Long-time family friends and ministry partners, Neely McQueen & Pat Swanson, began a new chapter for Overlake in 2020 as Co-Lead Pastors. This is a biblical model - so old, it feels new - where leadership expands beyond one person or personality. Multiple perspectives, experiences & giftings are present, while responsibilities & burdens are shared which serves the health of the whole church, including the McQueens & Swansons. It’s cliché, but true - we’re better together! Learn more from this Sunday message & this podcast interview.
Have You Encountered:
Feeling isolated throughout the week
Difficulty connecting with others in the same season of life
Hesitation about re-engaging in a church community
The challenge of finding friends in a new city
We understand how challenging it can be to connect with others, even at church, which is why we’re creating an environment where everyone can belong.
We get it - connecting with others can be hard.
Here are ways people like you have found community at Overlake Christian Church.
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New to the Seattle Area
Being young adults new to Seattle, we have loved finding community here. From spontaneous conversations in the hallway to serving on ministries with friends, Overlake has made Seattle feel like a home and a family.
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A Refreshing Church Experience
We're so grateful to have found a place that genuinely invests in a fun and thriving ministry for young kids like ours, as well as older kids and teenagers. Overlake is a place with energy, enthusiasm, and passion, but also values sound oversight, stewardship, and integrity. We immediately resonated with the philosophy and realization of the Co-Lead model, and we are excited to continue to connect and grow here.
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Spanish-Speaking Community
At Overlake we found a church where everyone is welcomed and can serve equally. We love the celebration of cultures and enjoy working with the Hispanic community which is one of the many diverse groups at Overlake. We’ve gotten to discover our gifts and put them into action!
A Place to Connect & Belong
Children & Student Ministries
Kidtown Children’s Ministry, Middle School Ministry, and High School Ministry offer fun age-appropriate programming where your kids can connect and belong.
One Church,
Multiple Languages Spoken
From Spanish translation of services, to Portuguese-speaking small groups, and service trips around the world… OCC embraces its multi-ethnic identity!
Let’s Meet
If you’re new or newish to Overlake, you’re invited to join us immediately after service on the first Sunday of every month for Let’s Meet! Let’s Meet is a brief opportunity to get to know Overlake’s Co-Lead Pastors, hear the vision of the church, and ask questions.