Rev. Mike Conner as Pastor of Bear Creek UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Mike Conner as Pastor of Bear Creek United Methodist Church in Woodinville, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Conner is a provisional elder in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, currently serving Pocatello UMC in its Sage District. He anticipates ordination in June. Bear Creek UMC’s current pastor, Rev. Brook McBride, plans to retire at the end of June.
Rev. Marcella Baker as Pastor of Seabold UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Marcella Baker as Pastor of Seabold United Methodist Church in Bainbridge Island, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Baker is a retired local pastor in the Pacific Northwest Conference, who last served La Conner UMC in 2024. Seabold UMC’s current pastor, Rev. Susan Griggs, has been serving the church in retirement since 2023.
Rev. Laura Beville as Pastor of Mill Plain UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Laura Beville as Pastor of Mill Plain United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Beville is an ordained elder in the Oregon-Idaho Conference, currently serving Stayton UMC and Silverton UMC in Oregon. Mill Plain UMC’s current pastor, Rev. Sue Ostrom, plans to retire in June.
Rev. DJ del Rosario as Pastor of Seattle First UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. DJ del Rosario as Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. del Rosario is currently serving at Federal Way UMC. Rev. Elizabeth Schindler currently serves Seattle First UMC as Interim Lead Pastor, and the Rev. Kathy Morse as Interim Pastor for Congregational Care.
Rev. Zach Taylor as Lead Pastor of The United Methodist Ministries of Mint and Hub Cities
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Zach Taylor as Lead Pastor of The United Methodist Ministries of Mint and Hub Cities (Chehalis UMC and Centralia UMC), beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Taylor, an elder member of the PNW Conference, currently serves as pastor of Chehalis UMC. His appointment to Centralia UMC will allow the congregations to explore what United Methodists can do better together, as he works with a pastoral/lay staff team and members of each congregation.
Rev. Lee Carney Hartman as Pastor of United in Grace Church
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Lee Carney Hartman as Pastor of United in Grace Church in Monroe, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Carney Hartman, an elder member of the PNW Conference, is returning from personal leave. Rev. Michael Gore is currently serving as the interim pastor at United in Grace.
Rev. Carolyn Bowers as Pastor of Selah UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Carolyn Bowers as Pastor of Selah United Methodist Church in Selah, Washington, beginning July 1, 2026.
Rev. Bowers is an elder in the Pacific Northwest Conference, currently serving Colby United Methodist Church. Rev. Mark R. Williams, Selah UMC’s current pastor, expects to retire at the end of June.
Rev. Michael Gore as Interim Pastor of Monroe: United in Grace
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth appointed the Rev. Michael Gore as Interim Pastor of United in Grace Church in Monroe, Washington, beginning January 1, 2026.
Rev. Gore is a retired elder in the Indiana Conference. Rev. Malcolm Brown, their previous pastor, retired on December 31, 2025.
Rev. Elizabeth Schindler as Interim Lead Pastor and the Rev. Kathy Morse as Interim Pastor for Congregational Care at Seattle First UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Elizabeth Schindler as Interim Lead Pastor and the Rev. Kathy Morse as Interim Pastor for Congregational Care at First United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington, beginning January 1, 2026. Each will serve in a part-time capacity.
Rev. Schindler currently serves as part of the SeaTac District Superintendency Team and will continue in that role along with this new appointment.
Rev. Morse is a retired elder in the PNW Conference, having last served at Bryn Mawr UMC in 2022.
Seattle First UMC’s current pastor, Rev. Wongee Joh, announced that she will be taking leave. Rev. Jackie Celin, Associate Pastor of Congregational Engagement, will continue to serve the congregation.
Rev. Leslie Ann Knight as Interim Pastor of United Church in University Place
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Leslie Ann Knight as Interim Pastor of United Church in University Place, Washington, beginning January 1, 2026.
Rev. Knight is a retired elder in the PNW Conference, having last served at Fircrest UMC in 2015.
Rev. Daniel Willms as Pastor of Grangeville UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth intends to appoint the Rev. Daniel Willms as Pastor of Grangeville United Methodist Church in Grangeville, Idaho, in a half-time capacity beginning January 1, 2026.
Rev. Willms is a Licensed Local Pastor in the PNW Conference. He will continue to serve Elmore UMC in Potlatch, Idaho, on a quarter-time basis.
Rev. Chuck Harris as Interim Pastor of Mason UMC
Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth announces the appointment of the Rev. Chuck Harris as Interim Pastor of Mason United Methodist Church in Tacoma, Washington, beginning October 20, 2025.
Rev. Harris is an ordained minister in the Southwestern Washington Synod the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) who most recently served Messiah Lutheran in Auburn. Rev. Susan Boegli, Mason UMC’s previous pastor, began disability leave on September 30.
Rev. Anna Small to serve Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth announces the appoint of Rev. Anna Small to serve Kelso United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Kelso, Washington, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Rev. Small is ordained in the Presbyterian Church and is coming to the Pacific Northwest Conference from Iowa. Rev. Vonda McFadden, who served as the local pastor of Kelso UM Presbyterian, retired in July.
