Last month (March), our Relèven committee met our broker, James Tjoa, and we were impressed with his curiosity and knowledge. Following the meeting, James walked the church property with the Rev. Theresa Newell.
This week, James sent out our request for Expressions of Interest to various developers. As developers respond to our requests, our committee will have the chance to review the proposals and through continued prayerful discernment, select a developer to be our partner in this project.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback to share regarding the Relèven project, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the Relèven committee members listed below.
As always, we hope that you will keep our parish in your prayers.
Relèven Committee Members
- The Rev. Theresa Newell
- Susan Switzer
- Jordan Markezich
- Richard McAlister
- Mike Howatt
- Anne Walton
- Earl Beede
- Bill McGlinn
James Tjoa & Associates
James Tjoa & Associates is Seattle’s commercial real estate urban-infill-expert. From brokerage to investment advisory to developing homes and apartments, we provide services that go far beyond traditional brokerages and have been doing so since 1991. From individual investors, to non-profits, to publicly traded companies, we have the experience and expertise to guide you through real estate transactions—both simple and complex.
Relèven
Relèven is a charitable organisation with a vision of preserving, restoring, and repurposing under-utilized faith properties into community hubs and affordable housing. Since their founding in 2018, they have become a leader in church transformation across North America. Their impact is measured in discounted rent affordability for families and charities.

Church of the Redeemer
Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

