Leadership at Advent

Aaron Burt

Fr. Aaron serves Advent Anglican Woodinville as Rector (senior pastor).

Fr. Aaron Burt

  • Originally from Seattle, Aaron moved to Chicago to attend Wheaton College. He and his wife Marissa married there before moving to South Carolina in 2003 to attend seminary at Columbia International University and was ordained a priest in 2007. He and his family returned to the Seattle area in 2010 to further the work of planting Anglican churches in the Northwest, including the founding of this parish.

Dcn. Jeremiah Webster

Dcn. Jeremiah serves as our Associate Rector and Director of Discipleship & Mission.

  • eremiah earned a PhD in English from the University of Wisconsin, an MFA from Eastern Washington University, and studied English, Philosophy, and Religion at Whitworth University. He has written two books of poetry, a novel, and several works of literary criticism. He brings over twenty years of teaching and rumination to his role here at Advent.

    Contact Dcn. Jeremiah if you need pastoral care or if you have questions about mission partnerships, adult education classes, Analog (a spiritual haven for ages 18-28), or Dungeons and Deacons (an all-ages community gaming guild).

Robin Lemke

Robin serves as Director of Care and Connection.

  • Robin’s role is all about helping people feel seen, supported, and at home in our parish. She guides the ways our community cares for one another in practical moments of need and walks with people as they grow in connection, from visiting for the first time to finding lifelong friends. Robin believes that church is at its best when every person knows they matter, belong, and are drawn closer to God through loving relationships. B

    Reach out to Robin if you have questions about how to give or receive care at Advent or about small groups, bible studies, or parish nights.

Dcn. Ben

Dcn. Ben serves as our Director of Worship and Liturgy.‍

  • While Ben grew up and started ministering in non-denominational church contexts, Advent’s rich liturgy, vibrant community, and connection to the Anglican tradition compelled him to make Advent home.

    Contact Dcn. Ben with any questions about Sunday morning worship, midweek services, or Student Ministries (6th - 12th grade).

Dcn. Kathryn Watkins serves the parish as the Director of Families and Children.

Dcn. Kathryn Watkins

  • In her role, she delights in the opportunity and privilege of walking alongside families and helping to shape safe classrooms that introduce children to Jesus through age-appropriate story, wonder, and play. Each week, Kathryn is inspired and deeply grateful for the large team of volunteers who serve across five classrooms for children from birth through grade 5, and who affirm the dignity and worth of every child we welcome.

    Please contact her with any questions regarding children’s ministry programming or events.

  • Allison’s role supports the internal workings of the parish.  It’s her job to help things run smoothly behind the scenes so that staff and clergy are free to engage in the work of ministry. 

    Reach out to her if you have questions about facility use, all-parish events, or online communications (such as the website).

Allison serves as the Director of Parish Operations.

Allison Geeslin

Josh Hoover

Josh Hoover serves the parish as the Director of Facilities and Equipment.

  • Josh’s a role which takes responsibility for the use and upkeep of the church property and building. 

    Please contact Josh If you have questions about event setup, building maintenance, or church equipment.

Judith Low

COORDINATOR FOR OPERATIONS: ADMINISTRATION

Leslie Anndeherz

COORDINATOR FOR FACILITIES

Natalie Higashiyama

COORDINATOR FOR CARE & CONNECTION

Jessie Austin

COORDINATOR FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Steve Lunstrum

COORDINATOR FOR CARE & FAMILIES    

Additional Clergy

The role of the clergy is to lead by serving. Jesus set the tone when he washed his disciples' feet and then gave up his life. The job of the clergy is not to direct attention to themselves, but to point the people continually toward Christ. He is our true leader and, graciously, our greatest servant. Including the clergy on staff, Advent Anglican Woodinville is fortunate to house a total of nine deacons and priests, and we are honored by the ways they serve the parish and our surrounding community. In addition to this, Bishop Ken Ross serves the parish by providing episcopal oversight, wise direction, and gentle care for the clergy.

Bp. Ken Ross

Fr. Bruce Waltke

Fr. Troy Henley

Dcn. Tyler Marshall

Dcn. Chelsea Peck

Dcn. Rob Sorensen

The Vestry

The vestry is a board of elected lay leaders who represent the interests of the parish and make critical decisions regarding the business of the church, particularly in the areas of finance, compliance, personnel, and facilities.  To reach the vestry with a question or concern, you can email the vestry warden (president of the board) at warden@advent.church.