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

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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

  • Bethany / Bainbridge Island + Pastor 
  • Northlake / Kenmore + Pastor 

UPCOMING SERVICES & CELEBRATIONS

(Note: we will post newly accepted calls once we receive paperwork confirmation!)

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DID YOU HEAR?

  • 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. Carol Jensen died on Aug. 2 - Memorial Service planned for Aug 14 at 2pm at Our Savior's/Everett
  • Rev. Robert Roiko died on July 22 - Memorial Service planned for Aug 15, 2pm at Twin Harbors Lutheran Church in Grayland, WA
  • Deacon Sherry Keifel died on June 30 - Memorial Service planned for Aug 30, 11am at Woodlawn Funeral Home 5930 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey. 
  • Rev. Doug Andersen has accepted the call to serve at Prince of Peace / Shoreline - he will begin July 15, installation date August 10 at 10am
  • 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