Rev. Ann-Marie Illsley

Rev. Ann-Marie is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS) where she earned her M.Div. as well as Certificates in Ethics and Social Justice and Spiritual and Pastoral Care in May of 2018. Prior to that she studied molecular biology and biochemistry at Wesleyan University receiving a B.A. and M.A. She was ordained on October 24, 2021 at Christ Congregational Church, UCC in Brockton, MA where she served as the Associate Pastor.

Rev. Ann-Marie was born and raised in southeastern Massachusetts before packing up her hatchback and driving to Walla Walla in January of 2023. She is passionate about the intersection of faith and justice, community organizing, and exploring new ways to Be the Church.  In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts and books, playing the piano and other instruments (enthusiastically if not especially well), as well as other creative endeavors.