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 (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!)
DID YOU HEAR?
- 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. Anne Lohrman has begun serving as pastor at Advent / Mill Creek, installation July 13, 3pm
- 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
- 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: 6/16/25
