Staff
Urban Grace said good-bye to their pastor of over four years, Tad Monroe, on January 8, 2012. Their leadership is currently visioning for the future of the congregation and we are seeking an Interim Pastor. Please contact council@urbangracetacoma.org if you have any questions regarding this. Thank you.
Jennifer Dean
Executive Administrator
I grew up on the Oregon coast and came to Tacoma to attend University of Puget Sound. After graduation, I did college ministry for two years before I started seminary at Fuller Seminary in Seattle. I graduated in 2003 with my Masters of Arts in Theology. Before coming to Urban Grace in 2008, I worked for six years in the Missions department at Chapel Hill Presbyterian in Gig Harbor. My husband, Sean, and I met in seminary and have been married since 2004. I enjoy traveling, throwing parties, movies (especially ones with twist endings) and reading good fiction. I’m grateful to be a part of the ministry of Urban Grace in big and small ways.
Taryn Kloster
CAP Intern & Office Manager
Hello! For those of you who do not know me, my name is Taryn. I moved to Tacoma in January to be closer to my fiancé who then introduced me to Urban Grace. I have attended ever since and have also been the office manager here for the past few months. It has really been a great experience for me because it has given me the opportunity to get to know you a little better and now maybe you can get to know me. I originally grew up in the Midwest and graduated from Luther College. I enjoy growing just about anything, but especially fruits and veggies. I like to cook and bake bread. I love to read, write, and sing. But most meaningfully, I like to help people. I have volunteered with various nonprofit organizations my whole life and am currently in the process of joining the board of directors for one in Tacoma. This is why I am really excited to begin my internship here at Urban Grace. I love you all and everything that you do for the community here in Tacoma and am proud to have the opportunity to be a part of it now.
Volunteers
Core Leadership Team: Meets every Third Tuesday
Our Council is a team of volunteers, elected by the congregation, to vision and plan for the future of Urban Grace as well as consult on our current programs and needs. Contact: council@urbangracetacoma.org
Members: Betsy Erickson, Angela Greenshields, Sergio Hernandez, David Seely, Stacy Stevens, Steve Smith, Helen Wylie, Adam Ydstie
Board of Trustees: Meets every first Tuesday
Our Trustees are a team of volunteers, appointed by the Council, to oversee the financial, facility and policy details of Urban Grace. They report to the Council on a regular basis. Contact: trustees@urbangracetacoma.org
Members: Bruce Erickson (President), Cheryl Hernandez (Member at-large), Holly Powers (Secretary), Willie Stewart (Vice President), and Nils Wickman (Treasurer)
The deadline for submitting resumes for our Interim Pastor position has passed. Please contact council@urbangracetacoma.org for questions about our process.
Jennifer Dean
Executive Administrator
253.272.2184 x101
jdean@urbangracetacoma.org
Taryn Kloster
Community Engagement Coordinator (AmeriCorps)
253.272.2184 x103
tkloster@urbangracetacoma.org