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- 206-723-1536
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Rev. Karen Yokota Love
Senior Pastor
Karen Yokota Love (she/her/hers) currently serves at the senior pastor at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church in Seattle, WA. Prior to being appointed to Blaine Memorial, Rev. Karen served congregations in Milton, Puyallup, and Tacoma.
She is a Yonsei, or fourth generation American of Japanese descent. Rev. Karen has spent her life collecting stories about her ancestors’ experiences during their detention to help bring to light justice and healing. She also enjoys educating people about this nugget of history and how we use the past to work towards a better future.
Rev. Karen currently serves as the president of the National Japanese American United Methodist Caucus. She holds a B.A. degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Divinity degree from Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California.
When not at church, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Jesse, getting her hands dirty with any sort of DIY project, reading, taking long walks, and attending a good yoga class.
Pastor Job Pangilinan
Associate Pastor
Job Pangilinan is a third-generation Methodist, rooted in a legacy of faith that began with his grandfather, a pastor in a small fishing village in the Philippines. His own call to ministry was shaped by a deep love for God’s Word, a life of service, and a passion for helping people discover the transforming grace of Christ.
Before entering ministry, Job practiced law in the Philippines. Upon moving to the United States, he began a new journey—starting as a baggage handler and lavatory cleaner, eventually rising to become a continuous improvement leader in large organizations. That journey of humility and perseverance continues to shape his pastoral heart and leadership today.
Job finds joy in music and prayer, often blending both through the ukulele—a beloved spiritual companion he takes wherever he goes. He owns 15 ukuleles and sees music as a sacred way to express faith, much like the psalmists of old.
When he’s not preaching or serving the church, Job enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking Filipino food, and sharing meals with his church family. He lives with his wife, Rosemarie, who dances hula, and together they help raise three of their six grandchildren.
Job’s ministry is rooted in joy, resilience, and a deep desire to walk alongside others as they grow in faith, love, and purpose.