Jan 01 Stiers, Dr. Thomas
DR. THOMAS STIERS
Interim Senior Minister
Born and raised in Indiana, I met my wife Brenda at DePauw University. I received my MDiv from Union Theological Seminary in New York City and my DMin from Princeton Theological Seminary. After spending 40 years of ministry in Connecticut, 29 years in First Congregational Church of Greenwich, I served as intentional interim minister at The Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix, AZ. and The Riverside Church in New York City. tstiers@plymouthchurchseattle.org
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Jan 15 Shinn, David
David Shinn
Minister of Parish Life and Outreach
I am a trans-generational Asian American whose faith and life begins from Taiwan. I have spent time traveling up and down the eastern coast of US, and since 2003, have resided here in Seattle by the call of this inspiring church. Along this journey, many have shared and taught me much, such as fellow disciples who started campus ministry and church groups with me, and mentors who walked along side with me with their prayers and heartfelt encouragement. I received my BA in philosophy and history from Emory, M. Div. from Princeton Seminary and CPE from Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. dshinn@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Jan 15 Anderson Ostrem, Kristine
Kristine Anderson Ostrem
Minister of Christian Formation
A Northwesterner by birth and at heart, school was back East (Muhlenberg College, Yale), and some years were spent overseas (South Africa, Hong Kong). After teaching and/or being chaplain at universities (Colgate University, SPU), I have lived out my call here at Plymouth. The heart of my personal ministry is to listen for God in Scripture, tradition and life, then walk alongside others, encouraging vocation and asking the questions: “Where is God in all of this? What difference does faith make?”
kostrem@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Jan 15 Castle, Jennifer
Jennifer Castle
Facilitator of Lay & Community Ministries
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Seattle in 1994. My ministry at Plymouth is to foster an environment in which we are responding to God's call to us as individuals and as a church, and as a result, engaging in life-giving, energizing ministries.
Jan 18 Cleveland, Douglas
Dr. Douglas Cleveland
Organist/Music Director
Born in Tacoma, Washington, and a sixth generation Washingtonian, I entered the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York after graduating from High School. I went to Indiana University for graduate school, followed by teaching organ at St. Olaf College and Northwestern University. Since 2004, I have ministered to Plymouth utilizing the many gifts of members of the Plymouth community. It is a joy to transform a congregation through music!
Jan 18 Coit-Durland, Jocelyn
Jocelyn Coit-Durland
Parish Visitor
Born and raised in Seattle, I have been a member of Plymouth Church since 1988…or, was it ‘87? My function at Plymouth Faith Community is to serve as a link between the Plymouth Faith Community and members unable to fully participate in our community life so they know that God loves them and are valued by our church body.
Jan 18 Dittig, Susan
Susan Dittig
Parish Nurse
I have been a nurse for over 25 years. Believing that God wants us to care for our whole selves and for others, my work is to help Plymouth members live out that call. Specifically, I focus on ways to integrate health and healing into our church community across all ages.
sdittig@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Jan 18 Maclay, Cory
Cory Maclay
Lay High School Youth Minister
I grew up on the beach & in the waters of Southern California, moving with family to the Pacific Northwest in 1971. This is home.
I am called to help God make meaning in teens’ lives. How? We create emotionally safe places to sift through ancient Christian stories & rituals alongside current music & movies.
Jan 18 Sanderson, Susanne
SUZANNE SANDERSON
Church Librarian
I am a fourth-generation Seattleite who likes nothing more than curling up with a good book and a cup of tea on our frequent rainy days. My calling has been connecting people with books. After receiving my Masters of Library Science from the University of Washington, I have worked as a school librarian, a public librarian, and now a church librarian.
Jan 18 Sluke, Jennifer
Jennifer Sluke
Coordinator of Ministries with Children and Youth
I grew up in North Dakota, earning my Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry from Trinity Lutheran College. At Plymouth, I live out my call to nurture faith in children, youth, families and teachers while passing on God’s grace through Jesus in prayer, the Bible and community.
