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Trinity UMC (Sequim, WA) seeks P/T Director of Music, Director of Missions and Discipleship, and Facilities Manager

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim, Washington is seeking applicants for three part-time openings on their staff. The open positions are described below; please contact the church with any questions, and apply as directed below.

Director of Music – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim Washington Is seeking candidates for a Director of Music position. Under the direction of the Pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee, the Music Director upholds the values and supports the mission statement of Trinity United Methodist Church. In consultation with the Pastor, the Music Director sets the course of the music ministry and works with other music department staff members, volunteer singers and musicians, and the congregation to plan, execute, administer, and evaluate all aspects of the music ministry. The primary purpose of the music ministry of the church is to provide leadership in praising God in worship. The music ministry seeks to fulfill that purpose by encouraging congregational singing, choral, solo and ensemble selections, and the use of various instruments to create opportunities for a variety of kinds of musical expressions.  

Qualified candidates must have experience, skill, and training in music direction and/or performance as well as excellent leadership and administrative skills. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

Director of Missions and Discipleship – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim Washington Is seeking candidates for a Director of Missions and Discipleship position.  The Director helps our church live out the calling to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The person in this role invites people deeper into Christian faith while sending them outward in service and love. The Director serves as a spiritual leader, team builder, and encourager who equips the congregation to grow in discipleship and engage in mission. 

Qualifications include a vibrant and growing Christian faith with a commitment to United Methodist doctrine and practices; experience in church leadership; and strong communication, relational, and organizational skills.  A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in ministry, theology, education, or related field is a baseline requirement, along with experience using digital tools and social media for ministry engagement. 

Successful candidates should be spiritually grounded, creative, and relational, with a vision and commitment to both Discipleship and Missions.  Trinity is seeking a team player, able to work with and lead volunteers and relate to the needs of diverse communities. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

Facilities Manager – Immediate, Part-time 

Trinity United Methodist Church Sequim Washington is seeking a part-time Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and security operations of our church buildings and adjoining grounds. The responsibilities of this position include the performing and direction of routine and emergency repairs including but not limited to light plumbing, electrical work, painting and carpentry. In addition, the candidate will act as the first contact for the security and alarm systems and be able to address safety issues and concerns as they arise. 

Qualifications should include experience in facilities maintenance, familiarity with general building systems, the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds and working with and around ladders and the ability to supervise both volunteers and paid professionals. All candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to pass a background check. 

Candidates may apply or request a full job description by contacting Tom Tift at SPR@sequimtumc.org.  Applications should include a cover letter and/or resume.  This is a part-time position, with hours and compensation variable, based on the qualifications of the candidate. 

Welcome to Thresholds: A new name for a holy season of formation

Thresholds is the new name for the Pacific Northwest Conference’s Residence in Ministry program—naming this provisional season as a holy, transformative threshold. Rooted in the M.I.L.E. vision, Thresholds is a cohort-based community of becoming, focused on spiritual formation, justice, innovation, and covenant.

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A wicked problem revisited – our witness in a season of violence and outrage

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media timelines quickly filled with speculation, partisanship, and outrage. Patrick Scriven reflects on how these digital habits distort our witness and invites United Methodists to consider a different way of engaging online—one rooted in prayer, compassion, and embodied community.

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A New Day

A New Day

SeaTac Superintendency Team Sub-District assignments announced

At this year’s Annual Conference, SeaTac laity and clergy gathered on Saturday morning to both bid farewell to Rev. Derek Nakano and welcome our three new superintendents: Revs. Shalom Agtarap, Ferdie Llenado, and Elizabeth Ingram Schindler.

Because we are pioneering a new structure of superintendency, the team shared what we know so far. The SeaTac Superintendency Committee (a group that supports the superintendents in their work) invited attendees to write down questions for the new superintendents. We are gathering all the questions that have come in and will be sending those out with answers in a future email.

Finally, the new superintendents shared the list of churches that will be in each of their primary sub-district. There will be some cross-district connection as far as which superintendent will be the primary. Churches and pastors should connect with their primary superintendent first about any questions or concerns. Those sub-districts are listed below.

Thank you for journeying with the SeaTac Superintendent team as they enter this new structure of connectionalism. They are looking forward to working with you!


SeaTac North Sub-District

Bellevue: Aldersgate
Bellevue: Hope
Mercer Island
Seattle: First
Seattle: Green Lake
Seattle: Magnolia
Seattle: Queen Anne
Seattle: Sand Point
Seattle: Trinity
Seattle: University Gathering
Seattle: Wallingford
Seattle: Woodland Park

from Puget Sound District:

Fall City
Kirkland: Lake Washington
Redmond
Sammamish: Faith
Snoqualmie

SeaTac Central Sub-District

Auburn: First
Burien: Highline
Covington: Cornerstone
Des Moines
Kent
Renton
Renton: Fairwood Community
Seattle: Acts on Stage
Seattle: Beacon
Seattle: Blaine Memorial
Seattle: Bryn Mawr
Seattle: El Dios Viviente
Seattle: First Tongan
Seattle: Grace
Seattle: Seaview and Tongan Fellowship
Seattle: Tibbetts
Seattle: Valley and Mountain
Tukwila: Riverton Park

SeaTac South Sub-District

Federal Way
Federal Way: Good Seed Korean
Tacoma: Browns Point
Tacoma: First
Tacoma: First Korean
Tacoma: Kalevaria
Tacoma: Mason
Tacoma: The Bridge
United Church University Place

from Crest to Coast District:

Lakewood
Orting
Puyallup
Puyallup: Light of the Hill
Spanaway
Sumner

Rev. Elizabeth Schindler
Superintendent
Email | 206.880.1226

Rev. Ferdie Llenado
Superintendent
Email

Rev. Shalom Agtarap
Superintendent
Email


Puget Sound District

While we retain the following churches within the geographical bounds of the SeaTac Missional District, their primary superintendent will now be DS Mark Galang.

Seattle Haller Lake
Shoreline
Shoreline: Ronald

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A wicked problem – social media and connection

Should the church be on social media? This question has been rumbling around in my communicator brain for some time now. At what point is our presence on a platform complicity with the harm that occurs there?

Whether and how we engage in digital space may be one of those wicked problems where the solution is elusive and imperfect, generating new problems along the way. It’s a complex problem; let me focus on one aspect of social media valued by United Methodists – connection.

Ironically, while social media platforms provide a form of connection, their use often increases feelings of isolation. One way to understand this is by considering the nature of these connections.

People usually invest their resources (like time) disproportionately in things that matter to them. In the real world, these investments often lead to deep relationships nurtured over years, providing blessing and challenge, support and opportunities to grow. It can be painful when these relationships fail or end, yet we know the benefits most often outweigh the risks.

Social media platforms provide a way to cultivate relationships seemingly without a significant investment. Without leaving the comfort of our homes, we can connect with people like old friends or acquaintances from high school and new people who share a common interest. However, the time we invest in social media is often spread over many interactions, leaving these relationships thin or shallow.

If social media platforms were neutral in managing their users’ relationships, both forms of connection would be acceptable and good. The problem lies in how platforms use algorithms to manipulate our engagement, keeping us entertained and outraged for as long as possible to profit from the ads they constantly bombard us with.

The wicked problem today

In the political environment we find ourselves in, we can see the problem. At a time when we need spaces to engage in healthy conversation across divides, we find ourselves firing salvos at each other with only the thinnest of social connections holding us together. The situation is ripe for harm as we share our hot takes and opinions in ways most would rarely do in person.

In addition, these platforms have such a hold on us that we have less time to be present in spaces where deep and meaningful conversations across differences are more likely to occur and be sustained. According to one source, the average adult spends over four hours daily on social media platforms. This number varies by age, individual preferences, and even by study. Still, people are often surprised by how much time they spend when they track their usage.

Healthy communities of faith can provide spaces for impactful and necessary conversations today. Yet, we are competing with easy-to-use and addictive platforms for the precious commodity of time. While social media is far from the only thing competing with faith communities, it is one of the fastest growing and problematic.

Should we be on social media?

As I said at the start, our engagement with social media is a wicked problem. I’m not confident the solution is complete disengagement, but we should be wrestling with how we engage as communities and people of faith.

For individuals, the first step may be doing a personal audit. While apps are available to monitor your device usage, similar utilities are often built into modern mobile operating systems. Beyond time spent, consider and evaluate your connections with people online and in person. Do your interactions reflect how you wish to relate, and are they providing the connections you need to thrive?

For communities, are you on platforms that align with your values? And when that alignment isn’t perfect (life rarely is), is your presence still strategic toward reaching new people and supporting those who call your faith community home?

Well, that’s it for today. I promise to return to this topic again in the future. I would love to hear your thoughts to enrich my perspective for when I do.


Patrick Scriven serves as director of communications for the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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