Inspired by Henry and Eliza Spalding's missionary zeal, this church held its first service in 1876. A number of Nez Perce embraced Spalding's religion. Soon there were Nez Perce ministers, hymns in the Nez Perce language, and Indian blankets and beadwork for church decoration.
Beginning in the mid-1800s, some Nez Perce became Presbyterian, some became Roman Catholic, and others held to traditional beliefs. Still active, this church is a tangible link to a time of wrenching change and cultural adaptation.
The introduction of Christianity had far-reaching effects upon our people, whether those be good or bad — Allen P. Slickpoo, Sr.
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