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Governor Bob Ferguson to Join Mount Zion’s Pastoral Installation Celebration
Historic Seattle congregation honors Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson, Sr. at November 14 celebration banquet.
For immediate release · November 12, 2026
Governor Bob Ferguson · Visiting public officialOfficial portrait and insignia: Office of the Governor.
SEATTLE, Wash. — Mount Zion Baptist Church announces that Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is scheduled to join its Pastoral Installation Celebration Banquet honoring Senior Pastor Rev. Charles Reginald Johnson, Sr., on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Seattle Convention Center’s Summit Building. The governor’s scheduled appearance is 5:45–6:10 p.m. PST.
The semi-formal banquet is part of Mount Zion’s November 14–15 Installation Celebration Weekend, bringing the church family and community together to celebrate Pastor Johnson’s installation and a new chapter of faith, fellowship and service. The banquet program runs 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Media access & visual opportunities
Reporters and camera crews should arrive by 5:30 p.m. for check-in and setup. Church leadership and installation committee representatives will be available for interviews before and after the governor’s appearance. Visual opportunities include greetings with congregation leaders and attendees, and the evening celebration.
Assignment editors and crews planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the Pastoral Installation Celebration Committee so event hosts can coordinate check-in and fourth-floor elevator access.
About Mount Zion Baptist Church
Established in 1890, Mount Zion is a historic African American congregation in Seattle’s Central District. A designated Seattle Landmark, the church carries a legacy of worship, community service and civil rights leadership.