Kathryn Sharp retired from professional ministry in Community of Christ in 2015. She was formerly the mission center president (judicatory head) for the Greater Pacific Northwest, including congregations in Alaska, Washington and Oregon. Since 2007, she has served in ecumenical and interfaith groups, such as The Church Council of Greater Seattle, the University Immigration Justice Hub, the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University, the Community of Christ World Church Ecumenical and Interfaith Team, and recently joined a table for Jewish and Christian clergy dialogue with The National Council of Christian Churches in the USA. Her other passion is advocating with others for progressive and compassionate policies in local, state, and federal government.
Prior to being employed by Community of Christ, she was a communications and change-management consultant for non-profits and government agencies.
She and her husband live in Bothell, WA, near their three adult children and six grandchildren. She continues as a lay minister in her local congregation.