All Pilgrims Christian Church is a progressive faith community that offers opportunities for worship, spiritual growth, ministry, and community. We take pride in our diversity, and welcome the full participation of all as equal members in our community. Read our Open and Affirming Commitment.
We are affiliated with both the Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ. We began in 2003 with the merger of two Broadway churches: Seattle First Christian Church and Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ.
Alex Johnston is a songwriter and artist, a lover of craft coffee, live music and long walks, dive bar pool, and a karaoke aficionado. He grew up in the church and spent many years deconstructing and reconstructing faith and spirituality. Since 2018, Alex has been involved in music at All Pilgrims. He is passionate about bringing eclectic music to Sunday morning gatherings. He brings more than 15 years of experience directing music in a variety of church settings -- from Nondenominational Evangelical, Lutheran, Episcopalian, and The United Church of Christ -- and performs outside of the church as a solo artist and supporting musician for other artists. Alex considers himself a nomad in the church, music, and spirituality.
Alex earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the former Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, Washington, with an emphasis in composition under the direction of former All Pilgrims Music Director Stephen Marshall. Additionally, he is a singer-songwriter, recording and producing his own indie folktronica and ambient music since 2016. Alex even composes original music and brings his heart and musicality into church gatherings to welcome all who enter with radical openness, curious imagination, and expansive love.
Scott Fikse is a graduate student in choral conducting at the University of Washington, as well as a vocalist, clinician, conductor, and choral scholar. Currently, he serves as the assistant conductor of the University of Washington Chorale, sings with both the Saint Mark’s Compline Choir and Saint Brendan's Schola, and teaches choral methods and conducting at the University of Washington as a graduate appointee. He is also a regular contributor to the American Choral Directors Association monthly Choral Journal magazine.
Scott moved to Seattle from Honolulu in 2022, where he directed the music program at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu and created the church’s popular “First Mondays” and “Jazz Journey” concert series. He also served as director of the Honolulu Chorale and artistic director of Early Music Hawai‘i, an organization with which he continues to serve as a board member and conductor. Scott is an avid barbershop and jazz vocalist, recently celebrating 11 years with his internationally touring quartet 545 Express. In his free time, he enjoys travel, hiking, fishing, and practicing yoga and meditation.
The All Pilgrims Christian Church Choir consists of professional and amateur singers who enjoy preparing a wide variety of repertoire for worship twice each month. From spirituals and gospel to world nusic and Bach cantatas, the choir’s primary role is to lead the congregation in song.
The choir season runs throughout the academic year, beginning in late August and ending in early June. We rehearse every other Thursday evening from 7 – 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
JOIN THE CHOIR
Singers and musicians of all styles and skill levels are welcome to join us. Bring your diverse talents. Contact Scott Fikse at office@allpilgrims.org for info.
