Call Committee

On January 28th, 2024, Alleluia commissioned a call committee to do the holy work of selecting Alleluia's next pastor.  The call committee was selected by the Church Council to be representative of the congregation as a whole, including a variety of ages, length of membership, and gifts and interests. Serving on the call committee are Abbi Brown, Lori DeRoo, Marlys Ebersviller, Matt Frischmon, Jayme Lyke, Dana Severson and Tracey Westendorp.

 Timeline

The call committee met with John Hulden of the Minneapolis Area Synod office at the end of January. The Synod office will provide names of potential candidates by early March. The interview process will happen once names are given to the call committee.

Interim Pastor

We are blessed to have Pastor Sarah Bunge joining us as part-time, Interim Pastor beginning May 1st. Pastor Sarah currently serves as the pastor of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN. Many of you will be familiar with her as she has led worship for our congregation several times in the past year. As Spirit of Joy holds their Sunday service in the evening, Pastor Sarah has graciously agreed to share her Sunday mornings with Alleluia. She will also be working with Alleluia staff, church council, and will be available for congregational pastoral care needs. Please extend a warm welcome to Pastor Sarah and keep her and the Spirit of Joy congregation in your prayers, so that we may be a blessing to them, as they are to us in this moment.