Ministries in Transition
We lift up the leaders who are guiding ministries through this time of transition: transition teams, call committees, transition pastors, congregation staff and lay leaders, and synod staff. Questions about these vacancies? Contact Assistant to the Bishop, Pastor Andy Yee.
NEW VACANCIES
TRANSITION PROCESS UNDERWAY
- Church of the Apostles / Seattle + Pastor (John Barich, Interim Care Pastor, Liz Colver, Transition Facilitator )
- Cross of Christ / Bellevue (Pastoral Care David & Nyla Schoeld)
- St. John United / Seattle (Jessica Zimmerle, Dir Community Engagement; Paul Sundberg, Care Pastor; Erik Samuelson, Transition Facilitator)
- Vashon / Vashon Island + Pastor (pulpit supply)
PROFILE COMPLETE (receiving nominations – find nomination form HERE)
- Our Savior's, Everett + Pastor
INTERVIEWING & CALLING
UPCOMING SERVICES & CELEBRATIONS
(Note: we will post newly accepted calls once we receive paperwork confirmation!)
- Ministry Candidate Jill Nichols Hicks has accepted the call to serve as the pastor at Northlake/Kenmore. She begins serving 9/2 - her ordination will be 9/12 at 7pm; 6pm reception; clergy invited to process - color of the day is red.
- Ministry Candidate Arlene Smith received a synod call (on 7/19/25) to serve as a Clinical Spiritual Care Provider at Harborview Medical Center. Her ordination will be Nov 22 at 1pm at Holy Spirit/Kirkland
- Rev. Martin Eldred has accepted the call to serve as the pastor at Bethany/Bainbridge Island. He will begin 10/12 - installation date TBD
DID YOU HEAR?
- Rev. Doug Andersen has accepted the call to serve at Prince of Peace / Shoreline - he began July 15, was installed August 10
- Rev. Carol Jensen died on Aug. 2 - Memorial Service was Aug 14
- Rev. Robert Roiko died on July 22 - Memorial Service was Aug 15
- Deacon Sherry Keifel died on June 30 - Memorial Service was Aug 30,
- Rev. Katherine GrayBuck has announced her resignation from Church of the Apostles - her final Sunday is August 10 - 4:30 worship and celebration AT ST JOHN UNITED in Seattle - all are welcome to attend
- Zach Herzog was ordained on Sat, July 19. Pastor Zach has been called to serve as pastor at Gloria Dei in Olympia.
- Rev. Beth Eden has retired - her final Sunday at Church of the San Juans was July 27.
- Rev. Pam Miles has announced her resignation from Pointe of Grace/Mukilteo - her final Saturday celebration was July 12.
Last updated: 8/4/25