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Transitions announced

The Rev. Randall Mullins died last Sunday, June 22. He was ordained in 1977, was a member of Fox Island UCC and is survived by his spouse, Sharon Pavelda. A celebration of life was held June 28 at Fox Island UCC.

Sunnyslope Church celebrated the life of the Rev. Bob Jackson, a retired pastor in the PNC at a service in April.

Nancy Edquist, PNC moderator in 1994, worked at University Congregational UCC and Magnolia UCC in Seattle, died June 5. She organized women’s retreats and family camps at Pilgrim Firs, Seabeck and N-Sid-Sen. She worked 14 years at Horizon House and was a founding member of the Center for Creative Aging.

The Rev. Davi Weasley was installed June 8, as the new pastor at Everett UCC. He was previously pastor of youth, young adults and mission at First Congregational UCC in Bellingham.

The Rev. Phil Hodson, conference minister, has transferred his standing from the South Central Conference.

The Rev. Naomi Schulz, a member of Suquamish UCC, has transferred standing from Northern CA/NV Conference.

The Rev. Jessica Star Rockers’ privilege of call was approved.

The ordination of Adina Meyer, who has been called as designated pastor of Keystone UCC in Seattle, has been approved.

The Rev. Debra Jarvis has been called as designated pastor by University UCC in Seattle.

The Rev. Margo Richardson is interim pastor at Northshore UCC in Woodinville.

The Rev. Kara Markell, a Disciples of Christ minister, has been called to United Christian Church in Renton.

The Rev. (Chelsea) Chiung-Yuan Chiu, of Taiwan has been called as settled minister for the Taiwanese Christian Church (UCC)

Stanley Ou Yang is the moderator of the UCC congregation and a Member of Westside Committee on Ministry. The Taiwanese Christian Church (UCC), which previously worshipped at Keystone Church, UCC, is now worshipping with the First Taiwanese Presbyterian Church of Seattle at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Rolf Hansen has transferred standing from NCA/NV Conference.

The Rev. Christine Tata has been called as pastor to serve both the Chewelah UCC and the Colville UCC.

The Rev. Ninja Jerry Chang and the Rev. Gregg Brekke are both on leave of absence and the Rev. Jim Spraker has been granted exempt standing.

St Paul’s marks 120 years

On Oct. 5, St. Paul’s UCC celebrates its 120 years of ministry, 40 years of hosting recovery groups, 30 years as an open-and affirming church and one year as home Edible Hope Kitchen. It has been a beacon for those seeking recovery, shelter, warmth and radical hospitality, serving the Ballard community and beyond. Speakers include Darrell Goodwin, Courtney Stange-Tregear, Tim Devine, Dotty Armstrong and Kerri Berlin.

For information, call 306-783-6733 or email info@stpucc.org.

Anti-racism training offered

PNC anti-racism training for “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging” for ministerial standing for lay and authorized ministers may be completed by the end or 2025. Here are options

1) People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond: Undoing Racism: Zoom and in person, $350, three days, pinwseattle.org/#.

2) Upcoming one-day New York Conference UCC Training Module 1: Culture and Race are bering offered for $50 to $80 by the PNC on Zoom on Oct. 11, Nov. 18, Jan. 10. Contact: cindybauleke@gmail.com. Three weeks before the training, registrants receive an email with the cost for the link.

3. Convergence: Anti Racism Training for Clergy & Leaders on Zoom, $75, self-paced, convergencecolab.org/p/anti-racism-training.

Ministers may seek approval from the East or West Committee on Ministry chair for other trainings or if they had one of these trainings in the past 24 months.

Women’s Retreat is Nov. 7-9

The UCC triennial Northwest Regional Women’s Retreat on “Embrace Joy” is Nov. 7 to 9 at Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash., for the PNW and Central Pacific conferences This open and affirming gathering welcomes all who identify as women. The keynote is the Rev. Andrea Rose Cano, the worship leader is the Rev. Danáe Ashley and the music leaders are Linda Srb and Susan Moore.

Registration by Aug. 4 is $240 and Aug. 6 to Oct. 4 is $265. Groups or individuals may register for guestrooms until Oct. 8, said Sarah Ackers, volunteer and engagement coordinator for Fauntleroy UCC and a 2025 NRWR Planning Committee member.

For information, visit nrwr.org or facebook.com/groups/369665646394.

Interim training planned

The Center for Congregational Health in Winston-Salem, N.C., is offering Virtual Intentional Interim Ministry Training of eight half days from 12 to 4 p.m. ETnthis summer. Week 2 is Monday Aug. 11 to Thursday, Aug 14.

For information, call 404-550-2842 or email mlmorg@bellsouth.net or visit healthychurch.org/events-and-training/upcoming-events-classes/?event_id2=7901.

Communities in Practice set

The new Communities of Practice (COP) year of gatherings to meet with and learn from colleagues runs from Sept. 1 through mid-June 2026. In this support program groups meet usually monthly in person or on Zoom. Participation will include the Pacific Northwest, Montana/North Wyoming and Central Pacific conferences.

The Rev. Amy Hitchens is designated by the Committee on Ministry to coordinate COP this year. New and returning participants and those interested in facilitating groups may contact her. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee and scholarships are available.

For information, email amy@npucc.org or visit ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=367&campCode=nss&idSession=52955.