Meet Our Leadership

Rev. Dr. Kara Markell

Interim Minister

Email: pastor@uccrenton.org

Rev. Dr. Kara Markell is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). A graduate of Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry and Brite Divinity School, Kara brings years of experience in traditional and non-traditional church settings.

 

Janet Morris

Staff Administrative Assistant

Email: office@uccrenton.org

Janet was born and grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. She studied Marketing and began traveling. She met her husband along the way, settled in Connecticut, had 2 children, and then moved to South Africa where we lived for 19 years. Janet opened a small business, and ran it until her family left South Africa to come to Seattle in 2023. Janet is mother to Ashley, who lives in Seattle, and Nic, who is a junior at Central Washington University.

 

Nancy Gregory

Accompanist

Nancy has been teaching voice and piano for the past 35 years. She holds a Master’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington. In addition to her home studio, she is also a member of the faculty of Concordia Arts and Music Academy.