Ministers and Staff
Reverend Rachel Baker (she/her), Minister
206-363-7994, [email protected]
Rev. Rachel Baker was called to be the Settled Minister in June 2023. Previous to her arrival at Shoreline UU, Rev. Rachel served congregations in Oneonta, New York and Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked as a chaplain in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts. Rev. Rachel is a returned Peace Corps volunteer from Guinea, West Africa, where she taught English to French- and local language-speaking high school students and coordinated national HIV/AIDS trainings. Before all of this she was a hairstylist in New York City. Rev. Rachel and her partner, Joe, live with their two cats, Buddy and Mimi Underfoot and an assortment of houseplants. They watch a lot of Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and heist films. Learn more about when to see the minister, click here.
206-363-7994, [email protected]
Rev. Rachel Baker was called to be the Settled Minister in June 2023. Previous to her arrival at Shoreline UU, Rev. Rachel served congregations in Oneonta, New York and Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked as a chaplain in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts. Rev. Rachel is a returned Peace Corps volunteer from Guinea, West Africa, where she taught English to French- and local language-speaking high school students and coordinated national HIV/AIDS trainings. Before all of this she was a hairstylist in New York City. Rev. Rachel and her partner, Joe, live with their two cats, Buddy and Mimi Underfoot and an assortment of houseplants. They watch a lot of Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and heist films. Learn more about when to see the minister, click here.
- Chris Pollina (he/him), Director of Religious Exploration
Chris Pollina has served as the Director of Religious Exploration for Children and Youth at Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church since 2009. He grew up Unitarian Universalist and his passion for the church led him to become active in organizing district youth conferences and participating in national conferences and social justice work. He is a credentialed religious educator at the associate level. Since he moved to Seattle in 2002, he has pursued interests in education, music, and building collective power to create a more just and equitable world. He lives with his wife Amanda, two cats, two dogs, and many fish.
Jen Covington (she/her), Office Administrator
206-363-7994, [email protected]
Jen is a native Northwesterner, born in Vancouver, Washington and spending most of her adult life living in Seattle. She studied art The Evergreen State College, and design and illustration at Seattle Central. Recently she attended Pacifica Graduate Institute studying the ideas of C. G. Jung as they relate to creativity. Before starting on her path as an office administrator she worked as a graphic designer in corporate marketing departments. She lives with her husband Pete, and cat Louis in the Crown Hill neighborhood.
206-363-7994, [email protected]
Jen is a native Northwesterner, born in Vancouver, Washington and spending most of her adult life living in Seattle. She studied art The Evergreen State College, and design and illustration at Seattle Central. Recently she attended Pacifica Graduate Institute studying the ideas of C. G. Jung as they relate to creativity. Before starting on her path as an office administrator she worked as a graphic designer in corporate marketing departments. She lives with her husband Pete, and cat Louis in the Crown Hill neighborhood.
Wil Sederholm (he/him), Choir Director
206-371-7488, [email protected]
In addition to directing the choir here, Wil has served as Choral Director at the Woodinville UU and Northlake UU. He has also served at Unity Church of Lynnwood and as Music Director at the Edmonds UU. Other choral affiliations include Seattle Opera, Choir of the Sound, and Illumini Men's Choral. Wil was a National Finalist in the Chicago Lyric Opera Competition. He toured with the Northwest Opera in Schools Etc. (NOISE) for six seasons. He has been a featured oratorio soloist performing in Handle's Messiah, Mendelsohn's Elijah, and the Faure and Verdi Requiems. Wil has performed in Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Theseus, in a musical rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Side By Side by Sondheim, the Lion in Wizard of Oz, Carl Magnus in A Little Night Music, and the Red Shadow in Desert Song.
206-371-7488, [email protected]
In addition to directing the choir here, Wil has served as Choral Director at the Woodinville UU and Northlake UU. He has also served at Unity Church of Lynnwood and as Music Director at the Edmonds UU. Other choral affiliations include Seattle Opera, Choir of the Sound, and Illumini Men's Choral. Wil was a National Finalist in the Chicago Lyric Opera Competition. He toured with the Northwest Opera in Schools Etc. (NOISE) for six seasons. He has been a featured oratorio soloist performing in Handle's Messiah, Mendelsohn's Elijah, and the Faure and Verdi Requiems. Wil has performed in Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Theseus, in a musical rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Side By Side by Sondheim, the Lion in Wizard of Oz, Carl Magnus in A Little Night Music, and the Red Shadow in Desert Song.
Keva Vaughan-McMorrow (she/her), Pianist
Keva is our staff pianist. Previously, she held that position at Edmonds UU Congregation. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Washington State University, a full scholarship to Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Washington. For 36 years, she has been a staff pianist and celeste player with Cascade Symphony Orchestra, where her most recent composition on global warming received its world premiere on their chamber music program. Keva has been a nationally certified music teacher for 50 years with the Music Teachers National Association, and she was the first woman to be twice named Commissioned Composer of the Year by the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Keva lives with her son, Garrick, husband Ed and their sheltie "Totem" under some very beloved old trees in Edmonds where they enjoy gardening.
Keva is our staff pianist. Previously, she held that position at Edmonds UU Congregation. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from Washington State University, a full scholarship to Conservatorio Santa Cecilia in Rome, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Washington. For 36 years, she has been a staff pianist and celeste player with Cascade Symphony Orchestra, where her most recent composition on global warming received its world premiere on their chamber music program. Keva has been a nationally certified music teacher for 50 years with the Music Teachers National Association, and she was the first woman to be twice named Commissioned Composer of the Year by the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Keva lives with her son, Garrick, husband Ed and their sheltie "Totem" under some very beloved old trees in Edmonds where they enjoy gardening.
Monica Barroga
(she/her) Pre-school Teacher & Childcare Provider |
Ruby Daggett
(she/her) Pre-school Teacher & Childcare Provider |
Amparo Correa
(she/her) Custodian |
Ramón Rosero
(he/him) Custodian |
Affiliated Community Ministers
Shoreline UU Church is proud to be affiliated with two ordained Unitarian Universalist ministers whose primary ministry is to the larger community beyond the friends and members of our congregation. They are expected to preach at least once per year for Shoreline UU and offer other services from time to time. In return, we keep them connected to congregational life, and thus to the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Reverend Barbara Cornell (she/her), as a chaplain, is the Lead Coordinator of the Bereavement Program and the Mental Health and Recovery Ministry Team at Swedish Edmonds Hospital. She has been affiliated with Shoreline UU since 2016 and has been an active part of our congregation for over three decades. She and her husband are involved with the life of this congregation.
Reverend April Frazier (she/her) is an Affiliated Community Minister at Shoreline UU. She has been a chaplain for 14 years, with the majority of that time in home hospice. She received her M.Div. at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. She finds joy in nature, creative projects and spending time with her family.
