STAFF
Gary Jewell
Interim Pastor
Gary Jewell is CCUCC’s interim minister. He replaces Pastor Steve Van Kuiken, who left early in 2023 for a call to minister at a UCC church in Columbus, OH. Jewell, who is based in Spokane, preaches every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and is available for pastoral care and visits. He served as co-pastor at Shalom/Mennonite UCC in Spokane and as interim pastor at several churches in the Pacific Northwest, including Plymouth UCC in Colfax, WA and Spring Valley Mennonite Church in Newport, WA.
Julie Tarlyn
Administrative Assistant
Julie Tarlyn is our administrative assistant at CCUCC since December 2020 and says she loves working here! She has lived in Pullman full time since fall 1992. She is a WSU graduate along with her husband and as of May 2022, both of her children will be WSU graduates!
Megan Guido
Outreach Coordinator
Megan Guido is the outreach coordinator for Community Congregational United Church of Christ. She has worked most of her career in communications and marketing for non-profits and healthcare. She is committed to the progressive and inclusive message and values of our congregation and the United Church of Christ. She is always looking at ways we can reach more people with our message of radical inclusiveness and progressive Christianity!
Kathy Spencer
Pianist
Kathy Spencer has been the pianist at CCUCC for more than 35 years. She plays beautiful hymns every Sunday and accompanies the choir. Her music nourishes our souls and provides a loving spirit to each service. Additionally, Kathy’s talents include decorating the altar each week.