About Our Pastor

Rev. Jermell Witherspoon is a native Seattleite. Jermell Pastors Liberation United Church of Christ, Everett United Church of Christ, and works in secular non-profit. Pastor Jermell is passionate about bringing the Unwavering, unfailing, inclusive love of God to the world, starting with his community. Jermell has been actively in ministry for over ten years, and at 32 years old, is passionate and eager to draw others to a safe and loving community, within a radically gracious creator.

Pastor Jermell Is a graduate of Seattle University, from which he earned a Master of Theology in Pastoral Studies. Pastor Witherspoon is dedicated to expanding his knowledge and spirituality through study, but more so, through relationship with God's beloved, all of humanity! Jermell believes in the power of God and honors ALL the various spiritual journeys that draw God’s people closer to the bosom of God.

An effective communicator of God’s Word; a passionate orator; Pastor Jermell is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which opens the minds of God’s people, helping them to seek their own truths surrounding scripture, and spirituality. Jermell also is deeply steeped in community work; Works to train teachers on how to effectively teach minoritized students math; has worked for several non-for profits; serves on community boards for equity and inclusion and is dedicated to THE WORK, in and out of the pulpit.

Pastor Jermell Holds tight to our obligation as humans to love one another, across and within our many differences including but not limited to, racial, economical, religious, gender, sexuality, etc. Pastor Jermell believes sincerely that the heart of God lies in the multiplicities of its work, and our ability to honor EVERYONE'S  seat at “The Table”.