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The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., February 23, 1905, page 6
"Trout Lake"

Rev. McKinley held a special service at school hall Sunday morning. Communion was had and the Presbyterian church was fully organized. Frank M. Coat and Alden Kingman were ordained as Elders. Several new members were also taken into the church, and one candidate is on file for immersion in the near future. A minister of this denomination will be here from Portland to emerse those who desire it. An effort will be made to erect a church building next summer.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., March 20, 1905, page 6
"Trout Lake"

A paper is being circulated for subscriptions to build a church, the donations being very liberal ones. We are in hopes to see a fine church erected here by fall. The building will cost about $1000.

The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., February 25, 1905, page 11
"Local"

LATE TROUT LAKE NOTES - Rev. McKinley held a special service at school hall Sunday morning. Communion was had and the Presbyterian church was fully organized. Frank M. Coat and Alden Kingman were ordained as elders. Several new members were also taken into the church, and one candidate is on file for immersion in the near future. A minister of this denomination will be here from Portland to immerse those who desire it. An effort will be made to erect a church building next summer.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 13, 1905, page 8
"They Dance Until Broad Daylight"

Evidence of the prosperity in the upper valley of the White Salmon is demonstrated by a donation among the farmers of $1200 for the erection of a Presbyterian church. The church organization will grant other denominations the privilege of meeting in the new church. This structure will be a credit to the community.

The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., October 5, 1905, page 3
"Trout Lake"
(Goldendale Sentinel)

The trustees of the Presbyterian church held a meeting last Monday evening at the home of Frank Coate, at which time a considerable amount of business was taken up. Rev. Thompson was present and reported that almost enough funds had been subscribed to build a church. He urged that the trustees commence the building at once and after due consideration they decided to get an estimate on the building and have another meeting as soon as the estimate had been received, and if satisfactory, work will commence as soon as material can be obtained.

The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., March 31, 1955, page 3

TROUT LAKE CHURCH FIFTY YEARS OLD

Over 130 people gathered Sunday, March 27, to celebrate the founding of Trout Lake's Community Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Mr. George A. McKinlay 50 years ago on this first Sunday in February, 1905.
Three of the 23 charter members are still living. Mrs. Mary Brown of White Salmon was unable to attend because she is hospitalized. Mrs. Emma Kingman of Vancouver sent her regards. Mrs. Lydia Aerni Wooten attended and described the first days of the church.
Membership of the church is now 61 and is affiliated with the Mt. Adams Larger Parish of the Presbyterian Church.
During the worship and communion service which preceded a potluck dinner, the Rev. Mr. Harold W. Borhauer was assisted by former pastors F.H. McMeekin (1946-1950) and Al Channer (winter of 1945).
Friends from far and near gathered to exchange recollections and especially enjoyed a talk given by Mrs. George F. Good whose husband was pastor of the church from October 1924-1940. The Rev. Borhauer cut the anniversary cake, which he had baked in the shape of the memory book and had been decorated by Mrs. Borhauer.
Ansgar Schei of Woodland, Presbytery president of men's work, spoke regarding the church's future and the work of its laymen. Music was provided by Mrs. Fred Good of Vancouver and duets by Mmes. Charles Brown and Harold Borhauer and accompanied by Mrs. Lawrence McCuistion.
The anniversary celebration closed with the hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Afterward, the congregation inspected the new Christian Education building, built by volunteer labor. It includes a small social hall, three classrooms and a nursery for children under three.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., April 11, 2002, page 2
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HISTORIC SITE - The First Presbyterian Church of Trout Lake was recently added to the Washington Heritage Register. The church, now registered as significant historic property, was built in 1906.

TROUT LAKE CHURCH ADDED TO STATE HISTORIC REGISTER

At the spring meeting of the Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the First Presbyterian Church of Trout Lake was honored by being added to the Washington Heritage Register.
The church is now listed as a significant historic property in the State of Washington.
On January 22, 1905, approximately 20 persons entered into a covenant and elected to Frank M. Coate and Alden Kingman as elders; Charles W. Moore, E.C. Duncan, Harrison Boze, Charles A. Pearson, and Joseph Aerni were named trustees.
On the first Sabbath of February, 1905, Feb. 5, the organization was completed, baptism administers and Elders ordained. Twenty-three persons entered into a covenant as charter members.
In 1906, the church was built by this group of the original Trout Lake Valley settlers. The church was dedicated on Aug. 19, 1906, by Rev. William O. Forbes leading in the service of dedication.
The church has been in continuous service since its establishment.
Located in the center of the town of Trout Lake, the First Presbyterian Church of Trout Lake has been a focal point of community service, and represents the pioneer spirit of the early settlers in the Trout Lake valley. In fact, when the school burned in March 1918, this church was put into service. In May of that year, three students graduated from the eighth grade in the church building.
The 1906 bell can still be heard ringing every Sunday through the Trout Lake valley. Visitors are always welcome to enjoy a bit of history.
Sunday services are currently held at 11:15 a.m.