Program Staff:
Please click on any of the links below to learn more about the staff at Plymouth Church:
Jennifer Castle
Facilitator of Shared Ministry
As Facilitator of Shared Ministry, Jennifer works with Plymouth members to help them explore their passions and talents and determine where God may be calling them to use these gifts. Jennifer brings her professional background in social work and her ministry experiences to this role. Her background in ministry includes facilitating a Covenant Group, teaching Sunday School, coordinating the Women’s Retreat multiple times, and a wide range of other involvement in events and service.
E-mail Jennifer at: jcastle@plymouthchurchseattle.org. She is in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Julie L. Watts, MSW
Coordinator for Community Ministries
As Coordinator for Community Ministries, Julie helps individuals and groups at Plymouth discern where they are being called to community service and social action, and how they can faithfully witness to peace and justice in the world. Julie has over 10 years experience in social work, community organizing and social justice advocacy in the Seattle area, with a particular focusing on poverty issues. Julie holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Washington and is currently pursing a Masters of Divinity at Seattle University.
Email Julie at: jwatts@plymouthchurchseattle.org Julie is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Cory Maclay
High School Ministry Coordinator
How do teen-agers make sense of what it means to be called by God in today's society? Well, with a lot of support from their faith community at Plymouth, the journey is not so confusing. Cory, with other adult volunteers, practices being present with teens as they accept one another where they are today, learn how to get things done and use their Christian traditions and stories to uncover the deeper meaning in daily life. Combining lessons learned in her B.A. History of Science program at the University of Washington, 17 years in Nordstrom Customer Service, nearly a decade in the restaurant business and a life fully lived, Cory melds a focus on what's important with an appreciation for those on their faith journey during the High School years.
E-mail Cory at: cmaclay@plymouthchurchseattle.org. Cory is in the office on Tuesday and Thursday.
Jennifer Sluke
Coordinator of Ministries with Children and Youth
As Coordinator of Ministries with Children and Youth, Jennifer guides and supports the faith formation of children and youth alongside Plymouth parents and teachers. She comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry, along with a minor in Biblical Studies, and an emphasis on Christian Education and early childhood education. Experiences that inform her ministry here come from public and private schools, churches, resource centers, and non-profit organizations. Bringing a combination of enthusiasm, creativity and commitment to her call, Jennifer folds her wisdom and new ideas into an already strong children and youth ministry.
E-mail Jennifer at: jsluke@plymouthchurchseattle.org. She is in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Susan Dittig
Parish Nurse
Susan has experience in both hospital nursing (surgical and critical care) and home health care. With her family, Susan joined Plymouth eight years ago. She has served on the Parish Care Board, taught Sunday School, and has been a member of the Pastoral Relations Committee. Susan received her nursing degree from California State University. She recently completed the Parish Nurse Certification Course at Pacific Lutheran University.
E-mail Susan at: sdittig@plymouthchurchseattle.org. Susan is in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Administrative Staff:
Wendy Blight, Church Business Administrator
wblight@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Diane Jacobsen, Assistant to the Senior Minister
djacobsen@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Suzy Knutson, Assistant to Parish Care and Community Service Ministries
sknutson@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Peggy Portillo, Building Manager
pportillo@plymouthchurchseattle.org
Robert Turner, Herald Editor
rturner@plymouthchurchseattle.org
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