Montessori Peace Centers

St. James Presbyterian Church is a Christ-centered and inclusive community located in the historic Fairhaven neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. With a rich 130-year tradition, the church is dedicated to social justice and earth care, inviting all individuals to find a welcoming home within its congregation. The church gathers every Sunday for worship and actively seeks ways to respond to the needs of the community and the world, embodying a spirit of peacemaking and hope. Led by Pastor Seth J. Thomas, St. James embraces the journey of faith together as they listen, learn, and serve as allies in the pursuit of a just society. Generated from the website

Founded in 1975, Hillcrest Kids is a childcare center and school serving children from the age of 1 year to 12 years. Based in Bellingham, Wash., it is a Christian organization housed in the facilities of Hillcrest Chapel. Offering a large fenced play area, fun equipment and more, Hillcrest Kids provides a full-range of programs from early years and pre-school through grade five and additional elementary programs during summer and school break. It offers weekly themes, special guests for subjects such as water safety and community emergency services, field trips and age appropriate activities as part of its programs. The school provides training opportunities to its staff in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid and more. Hillcrest Kids is licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.