Al has been coming to Holden since the '70s. He is an Associate in Ministry in the the ELCA serving in specialized ministry as a Chaplain at Foss Home and Village, a long term care and assisted living home in Seattle. His special interest in spiritual direction began years ago with a two year training with the Franciscans and later a three year experience with the Jesuits. He has been a director in the "Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life" program for the last ten years.