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Something new in the air in Colo. Springs
Meet new pastor at Vista Grande Community Church
Kim Schwartz in her own words...

I grew up in western Washington. I received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington in Atmospheric Sciences in 1986, and then worked as a meteorologist for Boeing for six years. Additionally, I stayed home with my kids for a few years when they were very young.

In 2003, I graduated with a Master’s of Divinity from Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry. I served as interim minister to the First Congregational Church in Forks, Washington in 2005 and 2006. My ordination took place on August 5, 2007, after receiving my call to Vista Grande UCC.

My husband, Mark, and I have been married for 16 years. Mark is a computer programmer who loves to hike and climb mountains. We have two kids: Johnathan is 14, loves computers and robotics, and he plays viola. Elizabeth is 12, loves science and reading, and plays the double bass. My hobbies include gardening, yoga, and crafts.

Theologically speaking, I believe God loves all people and desires to be in relationship with us. I believe we are called to love God with our whole beings and part of the way we show that love is to love our neighbors as ourselves. I feel that worship should relate to the whole person: mind, heart, spirit, and senses. Since God is good and loves us, worship is most often hopeful, and fun. Even when we are in deep grief, worship reminds us of the hope that leads us back to joy. As a minister, I believe in the priesthood of all believers, that each of us has gifts to use in ministering to one another and to the world. Furthermore, I believe that the love and grace that God pours out on us is not a secret to be guarded, but rather a message to share and proclaim.

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