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​Originally known as the Lutheran Evangelical Congregation of Camano Island, the new congregation of approximately 41 met at the little one room schoolhouse which was located across the road from where the church now stands. The schoolhouse was eventually relocated to its existing site adjoining the historic sanctuary and is now known as Pioneer Hall. Construction of the sanctuary began in 1900, when two local families (Sivert Johnson and J.P. Larson) donated land for the church, which was modeled after country churches in Scandinavia. The church was built totally with volunteer labor and using materials which were transported by horse drawn wagon over primitive dirt roads and the Stillaguamish ferry (which was the only access to the island)! Total cost for materials....$904 for the church; $70.40 for the bell which is still rung every Sunday; $9.60 for the statue of Jesus that overlooks the altar and pulpit, both of which were hand carved by J.P. Larson and K.P. Frostad with 11 different types of exotic woods that were gifts to Mr. Larson from captains of sailing ships arriving to pick up lumbar at the Utsalady mill where he worked. The original pump organ was restored to operating condition in late 2016 and sits in the narthex. The beautiful stained-glass windows were removed from Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland, WA in 1956 and line both sides of the sanctuary; four years prior they were able to call their first full-time, paid pastor. Over the years the church has purchased adjoining parcels of land and constructed additional buildings which are in constant use for various church programs and by community organizations. The site is on the State Register of Historical Sites and sometimes hosts guided tours during community events.