Our history
Faithfully Serving Sonoma Since 1945.
Founded as Grace Reformed Church, our congregation has worshiped, prayed and served in the Sonoma Valley for generations.
- 1945
Grace Reformed Church begins
Our church's story began as Grace Reformed Church. The first worship gathering was held June 10, 1945, at the Sonoma-Vista Improvement Club House in Boyes Springs. On September 13, 1945, the congregation worshiped outdoors on the present property. The Chase Street building followed within a few years.
- 1983
Rev. Tim Boeve's ministry
Rev. Tim Boeve came to Sonoma Valley Community Church in 1983, first as co-pastor and then as pastor, serving our congregation for about 17 and a half years, through about 2000. A graduate of Western Theological Seminary, he was also deeply involved in Sonoma Valley community life.
- About 2001
Rev. Tim Arensmeier
Rev. Tim Arensmeier began serving with our church by about 2001 and gave nearly 20 years to it. He and his wife Jan were part of our church family and beloved in Sonoma, where they were regulars at local veterans gatherings. A former Army paratrooper and longtime minister, Tim went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026. We give thanks for his faithful service.
- After Rev. Arensmeier
Pastor Art
Pastor Art came to us after Rev. Tim Arensmeier. His full name and the years of his ministry here are still being gathered from church records.
- About 2021
Dr. Henrik Mann
Dr. Henrik Mann and his wife Charlotte came to serve our church about 2021. Henrik, a Fuller Seminary graduate, led the congregation for about five years and concluded his time with us at the end of September 2026. We are grateful for his ministry.
- Today
Still here on Chase Street
A close-knit congregation continuing to worship every Sunday, care for one another and serve our neighbors.
