Our staff

rev. Haley Ballast, pastor

Pastor Haley graduated with her Masters in Divinity from the Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry in 2021 and was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the PCUSA in 2022. She served as a Community Organizing Intern at the Church Council of Greater Seattle, a Chaplain Intern at St. Joe's in Tacoma, and a Bridge Pastor for Hagar's Community Church at the Washington Correctional Center for Women in Gig Harbor before arriving as the Transitional Pastor at Wallingford Presbyterian in November 2023.

Haley is committed to building strong, equitable, interconnected communities. She loves meeting new people, collaborating with others, and leading through change and challenge.

In June 2024, WPC called Haley as our Installed Pastor. Her Installation Service will be held in September 2024.

al partington, ministry intern

Al (they/them) is a third year student at Seattle University studying theology and religious studies with a focus in comparative religion. In addition to the work and learning they do at Wallingford Presbyterian, they serve in the capacity of Student Campus Minister for Religious diversity within SU’s Campus Ministry. 

Al is passionate about creating space for folks to gather and grow together, and strives to keep their eyes to those on the margins. They are dedicated to nourishing communities because they believe that love in action happens best in relationship. 

You can usually find Al at a coffee shop, curled up with a book, sharing meals with friends, or playing with their dog, Farley.