Under the auspices of the Division for Missions in North America, LCA, the Rev. Wilton H. Anderson was called in 1969 to develop a new congregation in Federal Way. The first worship service took place on October 5 of that year at the Olympic View Elementary School, and Sunday School began a month later. A congregational charter opened on March 1, 1970, culminating in formal organization on October 25 with 70 adults and 54 children. A name for the church was selected, a constitution adopted, and a church council elected. Ground was broken for the first unit on August 5, 1973, and dedication took place on February 17, 1974. A second unit, consisting primarily of classrooms, was built and dedicated January 28, 1979. An additional 1.3 acres adjacent to the church was purchased in 1983 for future use.
From the guide to the Christ Lutheran Church, Federal Way, Washington, Records, 1970-2012, (Pacific Lutheran University)
