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Wallingford United Methodist Church 113 years of history
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Biographies:
Wallingford Childcare Center @ WUMC
-We currently serve families in the Wallingford area ages 0-5 years old
-Children are grouped into 5 classrooms depending on their age: 2months-1yo.,1-2yo, 2-3yo, 2.5-3.5yo., and 3.5-5yo.
-We practice a Reggio Emilia curriculum that is focused on play-based learning
-We are licensed to serve 58 students and we offer low student-to-teacher ratios to provide more individualized attention to our students
-We are a well known child care center in the Wallingford area and have a long waitlist for new families to enroll because of this
-We are proud to serve local families and are grateful for our partnership with the United Methodist Church that allows us to provide this service to the Wallingford area
Director
Wallingford Child Care Center
2115 N 42nd St
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.3200
Zoe Ma
I was born and raised in China, in a northern city where snow falls heavily during winter. I embarked on an incredible journey at 17 to the U.S to pursue my education. My academic path led me through Ohio, Michigan, and finally to Rochester, New York, where I started my Doctorate. I moved to Seattle a year ago, and I’ve come to treasure the beauty of summertime in the Pacific Northwest—a season that feels like a gift after rain! Beyond my work in the church, I also teach and enjoy exploring the world of tea. If you’re a tea enthusiast—or curious to try something new—let me know, and I’d be happy to share a sample!
Best regards,
Zoe
Age 4 at Christmas
Seminary Graduation
Age 20 with younger sister
Middle School
Christopher Taylor
Graduated 2018 Central Methodist University (Fayette, MO) with a B.S.
Psychology
Graduated 2021 Eden Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO) with a Master of Divinity
I was born and grew up in Southeast Missouri in an area now known as Park Hills. (largely where my family still resides) I’m the oldest of 3. I was raised in a non-religious house, though I started going to church when I was 5 or 6 through a bus ministry at the local Free Will Baptist Church. It was a way to get us kids out of the house so mom and dad could have a bit of rest and get chores done without us underfoot. In grade and high school I loved music classes even going to State competitions a couple times in high school. I attended the FWB Church for 20 years, being a part of their music and children’s programs, until I was ostracized for realizing and embracing my sexuality. I spent about 6 years with a local Nazarene Church, again part of the music program and many of the “behind the scenes” ministries, until they took physical actions and locked me out of the church. I have to honestly say, at this point I was happy with my authentic self, but didn’t have too many real, loving friends, and the church community, once again, had abandoned me. I almost gave up on finding another church at this point, but through the help of others, I was connected with a United Methodist Church 20 minutes away in a smaller town. This church had a woman preacher (my first!), an openly gay music leader, and a will to do better for all of God’s kind. Pastor Lora, and her successor, Pastor Laura, helped me with my church trauma and encouraged me to grow in God and my faith. This is when I realized I could go to Seminary. During my time in Seminary, I met my husband. We quickly began building a life together. We currently live in Federal Way in a multigenerational house with Shawn’s parents. They have a dog named Pearl and we have two cats, Duncan and Ella. I’m still amazed how much my life has changed since making that decision 6-7 years ago. I’ve embraced my calling with ministry, something that started when I was a teenager, met my husband and his wonderful family, something I thought I would never have, and moved halfway across the States, something I thought I would never do, to start a life that is beyond my expectations.