"Greetings! I am thrilled to be part of the team at Family of Christ! I have already experienced this faith community to be vibrant, warm, and welcoming. With that in mind, let me begin by saying THANK YOU for your hospitality!
For those of you I have not met yet, I grew up in Fargo, ND, where my parents still live. I have an older brother who lives in Woodbury with his two sons. After graduating high school, I went to the U of MN, Twin Cities for my undergraduate degree, then on to Luther Seminary. Since then I have served as an associate pastor in St James, MN, as a chaplain at Project Turnabout in Granite Falls, and as an interim at a two-point parish in Benson and Swift Falls, MN. These days, I primarily serve congregations and individuals through pulpit supply and spiritual direction. My husband, Jeff, and I have lived in Watertown, MN for the past 2-1/2 years along with our dog, Beverly. I have two step-kids through Jeff: Isaac is married to Christina and together they have a 2-year old daughter, Alice. They live in Enid, OK, where Isaac is finishing out his commitment to the Air Force as a medical doctor. Hannah is married to Chris, and they make their home in Valley Center, CA, serving as a lawyer and engineer.
I look forward to getting to know you! Please be sure to introduce yourself and tell me a little about you. Transition is a special time in faith communities, as it can produce vibrant opportunities for growth and new beginnings. I am honored to have the opportunity to accompany you during this time!"
{Now this is Josh again.}
I am eager for you to meet our new Interim Associate Pastor Sue and welcome her into our midst. She will be working alongside Pastor Jeanne and I, and she'll primarily preach, lead worship, help with Confirmation, and provide visitation and pastoral care. Introduce yourself to her over these next few weeks and join me in welcoming her to Family of Christ!
See you in church!