Staff

	Pastor Shannon Anderson email: pastor@loveiscentral.org By appointment on Monday - Wednesday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Pastor Shannon K. Anderson was installed as Pastor of Central Lutheran Church on August 1, 1999. Prior to coming to Central, she served as Associate Pastor at Christ Church Lutheran in Seattle. Pastor Shannon graduated with a Masters of Divinity from the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia in 1996. She has also received a Certificate in Pastoral Leadership from Seattle University. Pastor Shannon is married to Pastor Mitch Watney, also a Lutheran Pastor, and they live in Beacon Hill with their two dogs, Jenny and Tahoe. When not working, they both enjoy the wonderful outdoor opportunities the Northwest offers including skiing, hiking and boating.
	Pastor Verlon Brown office hours by appointment, please call the office 206-322-7500 Pastor Verlon Brown has served part-time at Central since1997. Prior to that, he was the Village Pastor at Holden Village, a Lutheran Retreat Center in Eastern Washington. During the week, Pastor Verlon works at Evergreen Treatment Services. There he walks with homeless men, helping them find housing and other services. In the larger church, Pastor Verlon works with youth and does training in anti-racism. He lives in West Seattle with his wife Netter. In his free time, he enjoys playing the harmonica and doing stand-up comedy.
	Music Director: Jim Peterson email: music@loveiscentral.org Jim Peterson has been providing music at Central since 1993. He started out as our pianist and today he also serves as our Music Director and Choir Director. Jim uses his talents to make worship a memorable and engaging experience. He works with Central members to help them share their musical gifts with the congregation in the choir and through solos and special musical offerings. In addition to his work at Central, Jim also teaches music in the public schools and sings with the award winning group, the Esoterics. Jim lives in Capitol Hill.
	Office Manager: Sandy Kraegel email: office@loveiscentral.org Office hours: 9:30-4:30 Tuesday-Friday Sandy Kraegel is Central’s very capable office manager. She came to Central in 2004. She is usually the voice you hear when you call. She’s also the one who reminds you when it’s your turn to serve coffee, bring communion bread or help with the worship service. If you leave something at church, Sandy maintains a ‘lost and found.’ If you need to get in touch with another member, Sandy can help you with that. Sandy lives in Capitol Hill with her husband Matt and their dog Pandy and cat Cole.
	Custodian: Duane Miles Duane lives on site with his wife Verity, their cats Olivia, Gillie and Lucy. Duane keeps our buildings clean and safe. He’s also a handyman and enjoys fixing things and keeping our electrical and mechanical systems running.
	Nursery Attendant: Selena Wimmer Selena is our wonderful, caring nursery attendant. In addition to her work at Central, she has a job as a caretaker in a home for developmentally disabled adults.