Jim Sundholm grew up at First Covenant Church in Seattle. As an adult, he became a major voice in the Evangelical Covenant Church as director of Covenant World Relief, and executive director of the Paul Carlson Partnership. You can read more about Jim’s life and ministry in his obituary featured in the Covenant Companion here and in the tribute featured in the Pietist here. His family has put together opportunities to remember Jim that are open to the public. Please read this note and invitation from his wife, Carol.
My dear husband Jim passed away two years ago of cancer, in March of 2020. We had two intimate family memorials, one with Jim’s siblings and our children, led by Glen Palmberg, where we spread ashes near Dockton Park on Vashon Island. The second was at the Peace Garden and Columbarium at North Park Covenant Church, Chicago, led by Paul Couleur, Rachel’s husband, where our daughters’ families and all the grandchildren could pray and say goodbye to Papa as Jim’s ashes were interned. Jim was also remembered at First Covenant Church, Seattle with others who had passed away during Covid, and on All Saint’s Day, both meaningful occasions. We are grateful for the love and support of so many of you in calling and sending e-mails, cards, letters, and tributes in Jim’s memory. Thank you as well for gifts sent in memory of Jim to Covenant World Relief, North Park University and Seminary, Community Covenant Church, Minneapolis, and First Covenant Church, Seattle.
It is now possible to meet in larger groups and we have chosen two occasions to remember Jim.
On the west coast, we have been welcomed by Cascades Camp and Conference Center, Yelm, WA, to have a casual time of remembrance on Sunday, July 3, just after the customary Salmon Barbeque that marks the end of Family Camp. The barbeque is available for persons coming just for the day, by registering with the camp before June 15th at 360-894-3838, asking for Anna. Refreshments will be served after the service.
In the Midwest, we have been welcomed to have a memorial service at Community Covenant Church, Minneapolis, where Jim served as pastor for 24 years and where we raised our three children. This service will take place on Saturday, September 10” at 2 pm and will be streamed on YouTube to persons not able to attend either service. The live stream and recording will be available at their website, cccminneapolis.org.
Our family will enjoy these times of remembering Jim with many of you.
Carol Sundholm and family
