It is a time of transition within our diocese, and we have new a clergy transition to announce.
The Rev. Rachel Endicott has accepted a call as interim rector of St. Andrew’s, Seattle.
Rachel was born in the U.K. to a priest father and musician/teacher mother. After receiving a BA in Psychology from Scripps College and an MBA from National University, Rachel worked doing market research in the medical device market and provided community education and administration in the not-for-profit arena. Rachel attended Virginia Theological Seminary, graduating in 1997, then moved to the Pacific Northwest. With specialized training in Interim Ministry, Rachel has served a variety of parishes in the Diocese of Olympia. Currently, Rachel is finishing up as Interim at St. Paul’s, Bellingham.
Rachel’s passions in ministry are: supporting the faith journey of people of all ages; teaching and preaching, liturgy and music; and peace and justice issues. Rachel enjoys reading, particularly murder mysteries, walking/hiking, and swimming (she is certified as a life guard). She is married to Gary Irvin, a CPA, and has two young adult children who will both soon be college graduates. Two rescue beagles and a newly-adopted mustang round out her household.
Please join us in welcoming Rev. Endicott to her new role in the diocese, and keep all congregations experiencing transition in your prayers.
Rachel,
This is Eleanor. I am so excited to know your wonderful journey through the Church since I feel to have been there in the beginning. Thank you for all the work you have done and I hope your time at St.
Andrews will be deep and full of love.
Eleanor
Hi Rachael+, This is a different Eleanore – from Trinity Parish Church. I, too, am delighted to hear about your appointment and send you best wishes for a fulfilling assignment.