WALLINGFORD (VAN HERK)

TUESDAYS @ 7pm

Tom & Grace van Herk

Where are you from & how long have you been in Seattle? Tom is from the Netherlands but spent the majority of his adult life (~11 years) in Switzerland, where he met Grace. Grace grew up on Whidbey Island (30 minutes North of Seattle) and after spending 6 years in Switzerland, moved back with Tom and (now) 3-year-old son Jonathan in March 2020.

How did Sideris become home for you? We wanted to find a church near our place that felt like home and was full of people with whom we could become close friends. We appreciate that it is a fun church that doesn't take itself too seriously but does take the Gospel and loving others seriously. We like that people at Sideris have very diverse backgrounds!

Why is considering in community important? We have all been imparted insights into scripture and into God's heart through the Holy Spirit, and when we can share and reflect on these experiences together, we all have a richer image of who God is, and this helps us draw closer to Him.

What is your favorite restaurant or coffee shop in your neighborhood? Ah, we don't get out much these days, haha, but we really do love Frelard Tamales on Latona. Always a crowd-pleaser, always delicious.

Ty-Lene Cook

Where are you from & how long have you been in Seattle? Malaysia; I moved to Seattle in 2021 due to the pandemic.

How did Sideris become home for you? I moved into an apartment down the street and googled “churches”. I didn’t own a car. So I needed something walkable ;)

Why is considering in community important? I know I cannot do this Christian life alone. So I love hearing the wisdom of others and praying together.

What is your favorite restaurant or coffee shop in your neighborhood? I love Thai and Malaysian food wherever I can find it! But seriously, Young-Bin makes the best dumplings!