About Us
Who We Are
We are a community of people … imperfect, yet loved by God … who gather to worship God, revealed through Christ. We are committed to care for one another, and serve and inspire our neighbors and the world.
We gather Sunday mornings for liturgical worship that includes energetic preaching, weekly Holy communion, and an environment that is meaningful and fun. On weekdays, our preschool is abuzz with kids and families, and we have youth group gatherings.
Our “Packs for Kids” ministry feeds over 120 families a week to our neighboring schools. We have weekly Women’s Bible studies and a Children’s Ministry message. Outdoors we support a Kitchen Community Garden on the property and a designated Native Growth Protection Area.
We support many community groups including Boy Scout Troop 189, AA Groups, Girl Scouts, and other worshiping communities.
Our core values are pretty cool. We love it when folks stop in. All are welcome at Pointe of Grace.
Pointe of Grace is a diverse congregation united by our
faith and love of Jesus Christ.
our vision
We are called to be ministers for the God of Grace in the world – Everyone a Pointe of Grace
Our mission is to be...
- Grounded in God
–through life’s journey with the Trinity
–through faith, word, sacraments, community - Growing in community with Christ
–strengthening gracious relationships
–agreeing & disagreeing in love - Giving of ourselves
–fostering & supporting ministries
–partnering with our neighbors
our Values
- Open-heartedness - We welcome people as Christ has welcomed us (Romans 15:7)
- Generosity - We extend God's gifts of forgiveness, time, talents and resources to the community (Matthew 25:40)
- Openness - We are the hands and feet of God wherever we are (Luke 10:1)
- Hospitality - We share the gifts of God at many tables - altar and fellowship, at home or away (John 6:35)
- Inspiration - The Holy Spirit guides us in the way of peace (Luke 1:79)
Our Pastor
pastorpam@pointeofgrace.org
Pastor Pam Miles came to Pointe of Grace Lutheran church in July 2019. This is Pastor Pam’s first call as a pastor, and comes with over a decade of experience in Children, Youth & Family Ministry leadership as a lay minister. Pastor Pam graduated with her MDiv in 2018 from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She also serves on the National ELCA YMNET Learning Team in providing resources and workshops for Children, Youth & Family ministers across the nation. Her passions are to provide a welcoming environment for everyone, while engaging the arts and creation in learning for all ages, and encouraging a call to our baptismal call of justice and mercy to our neighbors. Pastor Pam is married and has three adult children.
Our Preschool Director
Kim Kusilek
harbourpointechristianschool@hotmail.com
Kim has over 26 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education spending the last 21+ years working as a preschool teacher, preschool director and coordinator of schools. She has a vast knowledge of creative curriculum development and implementation, is innovative in budget planning and financial strategies, oversees tedious staff screening/hiring processes, and sees team building as an integral part to staff development. Kim believes that the social development of young children is imperative to the total educational process. She is passionate about education as a ministry and enjoys teaching children about God. Kim has a degree in Education with an emphasis in Speech/Language Pathology. She lives in LaConner, Washington with her husband and is the proud parent of three adult children.
Our Office Administrator
Kat White
office@pointeofgrace.org
Kat came to Pointe of Grace in 2021. In the past, she worked as a Parish Administrator in an Episcopal church and as the Administrative Assistant in the Chaplains Office at Josephine Caring Community.
When she is not working, Kat enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. Kat has several hobbies which include a variety of crafts, reading and enjoying nature.
Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries
Rev. Deb March
Over the years have worked as a youth director, a Christian education director, a tutor, a private school and co-op teacher, an event leader, and as a pastor. I also homeschooled our children from infancy through high school graduation.As the mother of two adult children with Autism and experiencing a Deaf Lutheran Church during Seminary, I have an appreciation of and a desire to include all people.I love to craft, to lead fun events, to reach out into the community, and to teach others.
I am excited to begin working part time at Pointe of Grace as the lay Coordinator of Children and Youth Ministries while also building a new separate ministry based on creativity, the arts, and faith in Snohomish/Lake Stevens. My preferred address at Pointe of Grace is Deb or Miss Deb.
Our Cantor
Rebecca Herivel
Pointe of Grace Congregation Council
At the Charter Meeting on Aug. 5, 2018, when Pointe of Grace Lutheran Church was formed, a new Congregation Council of seven members was elected.
As of July 2021 our new council members are:
Gil Jardine, President
Peter Catterall, Vice President
Cheryl Bauer, Secretary
Jens Johanson, Treasurer
Shelly Franz, Dahlia Campbell, and Dan Kjerulf – Members At Large
Monthly Council minutes are available through the church office. Please email office@pointeofgrace.org and a copy will be sent to you, or stop by the office and a copy will be printed for your convenience.
Council-approved COVID-19 Guidelines for Re-opening–-Find them here
Do you have an idea for an event or new ministry within Pointe of Grace? Please fill out this SMART Planning Form to share your ideas with the leadership and submit to the church office.
