Reports
Approval of the Minutes, Presbytery and Executive Board: The Stated Clerk will draft the minutes and distribute them, in the case of the presbytery, to the continuing members and the churches, in the case of the Executive Board, its members, for review and suggested additions, corrections or deletions. After ten days of the distribution and reviewing any suggestions, the moderator, vice moderator and immediate past moderator may approve the minutes. (Approved April 30, 2019). Link: Seattle Presbytery Minutes 2026-05-19.
The presbytery may change any action taken by a subordinate body (Board, commission or committee) in the same way it may change any previous action by the presbytery by means of the motions to "Rescind" and to "Amend Something Previously Adopted." There is no time limit. A second is required, it is debatable, a 2/3rds majority is required without previous notice; a majority is required if notice is included in the call for the meeting.
Resources
Seattle Presbytery list of commissions & committees
Seattle Presbytery Land Acknowledgement
Presbytery Commitment to One Another
Seattle Presbytery Exams Process
PDF version of meeting reports (posted when available)
Executive Board
Authorized Delegated Actions Reported to the Presbytery:
The Executive Board operates as an Administrative Commission of the presbytery. Its full minutes, which are available here (online only), constitute the minutes of the Directors of the Corporation. Delegated actions only, taken on behalf of the presbytery according to the bylaws, are reported here. For more information regarding these actions, please consult the full minutes.
Nominated Rev. Colin Robeson (Bellevue PC) for election by the Presbytery to the Nominating Committee Class of 2029.
Approved Kennadi Hairston (Lake Burien PC) as a member of the Colombia Task Force.
Selection of GA Commissioners – Recommendation for Early Selection. Based upon comments from commissioners to past General Assemblies it is recommended that the Presbytery select GA228 commissioners a year earlier than usual, in order to allow for more thorough preparation. Note: The Standing Rule, Selection of General Assembly Commissioners (Approved July 16, 2019) does not state the time when the vote on selection needs to be held, so the Executive Board is free to set it earlier than our usual practice, if they wish. Approve electing GA228 Commissioners at the first Presbytery meeting in 2027.
Approved the Thriving Grant for Redmond PC to partially fund adding an Associate Pastor, in the amount of $60,000.
For Information:
Thriving Communities Leadership Forum took place at Cedarbrook Lodge on October 4-6: https://www.seattlepresbytery.org/news-and-events/2026/thriving-communities-leadership-forum-2026
Commission on Ministry
Authorized Delegated Actions Reported to the Presbytery:
The Presbytery Moderator appointed the following persons to serve on the Administrative Commission requested by the Steel Lake PC Session, to work on dissolution of Steel Lake PC. Rev. Paul Kim (Seattle Community PC), RE Steve Henry (Calvary), and Rev. Doug Early (Queen Ann PC).
Approved the request of the UPC Session to extend a call to Rev. Susanna Hoke as Temporary Associate Pastor for Adult Discipleship, pursuant to the proposed compensation and terms set forth in the materials submitted by the UPC Session, beginning September 1, 2026.
Approved Rev. Elyse Juaregui, an ordained minister with the UCC, to serve communion at North Point PC as needed.
Rev. Kibeom Lee, who has been serving in a transitional pastor role at a PC(USA) church in Tacoma, was approved for transfer by the Olympia Presbytery Commission on Ministry. Pursuant to their request of July 20, 2026, the Seattle Presbytery's Clerk’s Office has released Rev. Lee to the Olympia Presbytery.
Granted Rev. Curtis White's request to transfer his membership from Northwest Coast Presbytery to Seattle Presbytery.
The Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) at Mt. Baker Park PC has selected Ben Drew as their nominee to the congregation to be the next called pastor there. Should the way be made clear by approval of ordination by the presbytery where he is under care, and approval by the congregation of their Nominating Committee’s nomination of Ben Drew, to approve him as Pastor and the terms of call as set forth by the Mt. Baker Park PC session.
Administrative Commission Updates:
Steel Lake Presbyterian Church AC. Steel Lake Presbyterian Church service of celebration:
West Side Presbyterian Church AC.
Nominating
Resolved, That the following be elected, terms to commence on January 1, 2027:
Vice Moderator Grace Wang (RE, Overlake Park)
Stated Clerk Glen Ferguson (RE, Overlake Park) - 3 year term
Executive Board
Renee Sundberg, TE (Union), Class of 2029
Malcolm McClellan, RE (Mercer Island), Class of 2029
Leigh Weber, TE (Vashon), Class of 2029
Mary Lou McKay, RE (Woodland Park), Class of 2029
Commission on Ministry
Phil Lewis, TE (Union), Class of 2029
Brandon Tacadena, RE (Lake Burien), Class of 2029
Steve Johnson, RE (Newport), Class of 2029
Commission on Preparation for Ministry
Ryan Shrauner, TE (Validated), Class of 2029
Paul Kim, TE (Seattle Community), Class of 2029
Permanent Judicial Commission
HT Lee, TE (Overlake Park), Class of 2032
Synod Commissioner
Jeny Carlson, TE (Northminster), Class of 2029
Contact: nom@seattlepresbytery.org
Commission on Preparation for Ministry
Authorized Delegated Actions Reported to the Presbytery:
Annual Consultation as Certified Candidate:
Austin Rehbein, Redmond PC, June 1, 2026
Annual Consultation
Cait Jewell, Calvary PC, August 3, 2026
Steph Boyer, Mercer Island PC, September 14, 2026
Ryan Pemberton, Redmond PC, September 14, 2026
For Information:
CPM will host a gathering for all under care on October 29, 2026 from 5-8pm.