Pastor Edwin Weber

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Edwin was born and raised in South Carolina before heading to Lenior-Rhyne University of Hickory, NC where he studied sacred music. Afterwards, Edwin started his seminary studies at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC where he received his Master of Divinity (2013) and his Master of Sacred Theology (2014). His first call was to Amazing Grace Lutheran Church in Anchorage, AK where he served until his call to St. Mark’s in 2018. He has a passion for preaching, worship leadership, and teaching.



Outside of his ministry, Edwin enjoys cooking and sharing good food with friends. He also takes pleasure in hiking, backpacking, and just generally exploring God’s wondrous creation. Edwin and his husband, Freddie, married in June of 2018 and look forward to a long life together traveling, eating good food, and exploring the great outdoors.

Pastor Gretchen Olson

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Gretchen cares about supporting others
as they experience the living God in all of life
and are healed and freed by those encounters to live fully for and with others. 

 

Gretchen grew up in Iowa as the daughter of an immigrant mother and
a Lutheran pastor. She is a graduate of Luther College (BA), with an MBA and MPA from Syracuse University, an MDiv from Wartburg Theological Seminary,
and a certificate in Ignatian Spiritual Direction from Creighton University. 

 

After serving the ELCA’s Churchwide Office,
Gretchen served with the Enterprise Foundation,
financing affordable housing development across New York and Texas.
She led the ecumenical food pantry board of Micah 6 of Austin, Texas and served on the founding team of Open Door Exchange, a Long Island furniture bank.
She also treasures the time as chaplain with

North Shore University Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Omaha, 

Creighton University Campus Ministry,
and Sacred Heart Medical Center.

 

Gretchen savors chances to share
a long conversation with family or friend, sing, play piano, 

hike near mountain streams, 

dig in the dirt, or watch Zag basketball.
She is grateful to serve alongside the people of St. Mark's since 2024.

St. Mark's Staff and Leadership

The staff and leadership at St. Mark's Lutheran Church is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for all in the church and community. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them by clicking on the link or call our church office at 509.747.6677 to speak with them.

  • jane somers

    Parish Administrator

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  • lORIS stupel

    Communications Coordinator

    Financial Secretary

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  • SUSAN HAGEN

    Office Coordinator

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  • GINA BLOOM

    Volunteer Coordinator

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  • calvin moore

    Youth Program Leader

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  • RACHEL PETERSON

    Youth Program Leader

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  • randy darst

    Video Ministry Coordinator

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  • Carol miyamoto

    Director of Music/Instrumental

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  • Kendra Kimball Chapman

    Alleluia Choir Director and Godly Play Coordinator

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  • ANN BENSON    

    Director of Music/Choral

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  • Gib Dominguez

    Sexton

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