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 (Katherine GrayBuck, 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?

  • Rev. Pam Miles has announced her resignation from Pointe of Grace/Mukilteo - her final Saturday celebration will be July 12 at 2pm - all are welcome to attend
  • We hold in prayer the family of former NW Washington Synod Bishop, the Rev. Don Maier, who died Satruday, June 29. A memorial service will be held at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church on July 13 at 1pm.
  • Rev. Anne Lohrman has begun serving as pastor at Advent / Mill Creek, installation July 13, 4pm. Rostered ministers invited to process, color of the day is green - arrive by 3:45. Reception to follow.
  • Rev. Doug Andersen has accepted the call to serve at Prince of Peace / Shoreline - he will begin July 15, installation date TBD.
  • Ministry Candidate Zach Herzog will be ordained on Sat, July 19 at 1pm at Holy Spirit in Kirkland. Zach has been called to serve as pastor at Gloria Dei in Olympia.
  • Rev. Beth Eden is retiring - her final Sunday at Church of the San Juans is July 27.
  • Rev. Ryan Marsh shared his final Sunday at Salt House on June 8, he will be taking a call in Arizona.
  • Rev. Erik Wilson Weiberg retired from Ballard First, Seattle, his final Sunday was 5/11.
  • Rev. Kathy Ierien was installed as pastor at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church in Seattle on 4/30. 

Last updated: 6/24/25