The earliest iteration of, what can be informally known as, Wright Church was organized on October 15, 1910, as the Second Congregational Church. The first minister to serve was Rev. Minnie Dickenson, her appointment was a rarity for women at the time but one we are nonetheless proud of. She served the small congregation for 4 years and oversaw the renaming of the church to Wright Congregational Church in honor of Rev. Reuben B. Wright. 

Throughout the long history of Wright Church, the congregation has faced its fair share of challenges, ebbing and flowing membership, income, pastoral transitions, etc. Even the building of the church has been rebuilt following devastating fires in 1940 and 1952. But with every obstacle, the congregation has always demonstrated resilience, always strengthened by its resolve to serve the community and fellow neighbors on the Boise Bench.









 

In 1961, the church was renamed again when the congregation voted to join the United Church of Christ (UCC), now officially Wright Congregational United Church of Christ. Since the first minister, 22 individuals and couples have led the congregation, including 5 more women in addition to Rev. Dickinson. Thus far, the minister with who holds the longest tenure is Rev. Mike Black who served from 1995 - 2012.