PASTORAL LEAD
renee@unionchurchseattle.org

Renée received her undergraduate degree from the UW in biology and her MDiv from Regent College. Renée's passion is to Biblically and theologically encourage people that the God on High delights in them and invites them into a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ through the equipping of the Spirit. She is thrilled to be a part of a worshipping community that is committed to investing in families, neighborhoods, the workplace and the world that all might flourish. She always welcomes a new book suggestion.

VISION LEAD
jamesb@unionchurchseattle.org

As Union’s Vision Lead, James B seeks to work with the community to live into our call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with Jesus. Before Union, James B had seasons (ok, make that years) in college, youth, adult, and new ministries with Ann Arbor First Presbyterian Church and University Presbyterian Church in Seattle. James B continually is being schooled by his three kids adding to the education he received at Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Seattle he loves the rain but increasingly appreciates how sunshine makes biking and tennis more enjoyable.

YOUTH & COMMUNITY PASTOR
phil@unionchurchseattle.org

Phil is a graduate of Seattle Pacific Seminary with a Master of Theology degree with a concentration in Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies. Phil is always excited to drink coffee, read new books, and meet new people. He is committed and passionate about seeing youth and the wider Seattle community come to know Jesus in a communal and transformative way through the art of teaching, ​​storytelling, mutual living and justice. Before Union, Phil spent 10 years pastoring middle schoolers, high schoolers and their parents across the region in a number of different contexts. 

SPIRITUAL LIFE PASTOR
renees@unionchurchseattle.org

Renée has served in pastoral ministry to youth, college students and adults. She and her husband Justin were mission co-workers in Nicaragua. Renée studied speech communication and education at the UW and received her MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. Renée loves to facilitate space for others to encounter God in new, creative and life-giving ways. Renée is enthusiastic about film, art, dogs, fresh starts, chocolate, stories and authenticity. Her years employed at Taco Time rekindle muscle memory to roll burritos for Union’s neighborhood partners. As a mom to four teenagers, she is continually enlightened, delighted, humbled and challenged.

MUSIC WORSHIP LEAD
jeffreyscottfisher@gmail.com

Jeff provides leadership for Union’s worship band, and assists in developing the music and liturgy for our Sunday morning gatherings. He loves exploring the intersection of art and faith, and is passionate about drawing out the gifts and talents of those who worship at Union Church to help tell the unique story of what God is doing in our community. Jeff enjoys going for long walks in his adopted city of Tacoma with his wife Amy, and three children Everett, Cora, and Ayla. He also loves discussing his favorite movies and spending late evenings with Cormac McCarthy and Flannery O’Connor. Jeff graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in history, and earned his MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary.

GENEROUS LIVING DEVELOPMENT LEAD
alicia@unionchurchseattle.org

CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY LEAD
sharon@unionchurchseattle.org

CHILDREN & FAMILY SUPPORT

PLAY & LEARN FACILITATOR
kathy-foster@comcast.net

Kathy has been an Early Childhood educator since 1979. Most recently she was the Director, Parent Education Instructor and Classroom Teacher at Bothell Family Cooperative preschool, a program with Shoreline  Community College. In 2023 when she retired from the Co-op job she was invited to be part of the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Program. With a team of others she facilitates a Play and Learn Class that meets at Union Church on Wednesday morning, and is also involved at Union Church on Sunday mornings in the Union Kids program. She desires to live a life of love and service in response to the grace and love she has received from God. Kathy is married to Don Foster. They have 3 daughters, 3 son-in-laws and 3 grandchildren. Her family enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, reading, puzzling and traveling together.   

Studio 3 is Union’s elder leadership. The current leaders are Jim Boonyaratanakornkit, Garrett Disco, Kara Estep, Jason Lamb, Phil Lewis, Dave Machemer, Bobbie McCollough, Scott Morgan, Magdiel Tzec, and Toni Voorhies. Clerk of Session: Gretchen Valentine. Treasurer: Jim Bernard.