Emmanuel is a parish in the Anglican tradition settled in North Seattle.

Matthew serves as rector at Emmanuel. Originally from the cornfields of Pennsylvania, he has spent most of his adult years in urban contexts in the PNW. His love for the Scriptures in the original languages was shaped by wonderful professors at Multnomah University and later graduate studies at the University of Toronto. His theological and pastoral formation was guided by his studies at Reformed Theological Seminary and by a local parish outside Seattle.

Married in 2003, he and his wife are grateful to the Lord for the pleasant life he has carved out for them, including their three children. When not engaged in parish life, Matthew can be found reading, camping, cycling, or enjoying some delicious coffee or beer. He and his wife also have a love for the global church, specifically brothers and sisters in Africa, where they have served in various short-term roles over the years.

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Alyssa moved to Seattle in 2016 to work in camp ministry and soon found herself in the education world. She spends most of her week in her 5th grade classroom near her Central District home, but serves Emmanuel afterschool and on weekends. She loves using her "file-cabinet" brain to connect the parish and send them out into Seattle "for the life of the world" (John 6:51).

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Andrew serves as our director of music. He holds degrees from Furman University, the University of Notre Dame, and the University of Washington. In addition to his work as director of music at Emmanuel, he is the organist at St. Alphonsus, teaches piano with Cascade Piano Studio, and maintains a private organ studio. Andrew is also active as a performing organist, giving recitals across the country including in his native Baltimore, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Tacoma. An avid climber, cyclist, and mountaineer, when not teaching or making music, Andrew can typically be found on an adventure in the mountains of Washington.

Parish Council

Ashley Titus | Warden

Peter Scherpelz | Secretary

Robby Skinner

Sydney MacNaughton