pastor Emily
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Hello! I am Pastor Emily Kuenker and I am thrilled to lead the
community at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. I am particularly excited because my work with Prince of Peace is my first call (church speak for first job as a pastor), though I have been working in ministry for several years. I have worked both in outdoor ministry and in youth and family ministry and most recently spent a year travelling to conflict zones studying the role of faith communities in peace building and reconciliation work. I hail from Colorado, where I spent a lot of time enjoying long walks or mountain hikes with my siblings and parents. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Classics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota (which means I own and can read Harry Potter in Latin) as well as a Master’s of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. I have a penchant for chai tea and a passion for baking artisan bread. I hope you’ll say hello when you see me hanging out at Westside Coffee or Crumb Brothers. -Pastor Emily Kuenker |
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Kristi grussendorf
Council presidentI’m married to Jon Grussendorf and we have two children, Erin & Joel. Joel is married to Kate Doan. All three are pharmacists & live in Salt Lake City, UT. Jon & I reside here in North Logan.
I graduated from the University of Utah with a BFA. My principle medium is watercolor. I paint & teach out of my home studio. I’ve taught both children (i.e. Waterford School in Sandy, UT, Edith Bowen here in Logan) and adults. In addition, I jury exhibitions and teach workshops for state watercolor societies & have done a couple of plein air workshops in Spain & France. I’ve earned signature status in numerous professional watercolor societies including the American Watercolor Society. I’m represented by Worthington Art Gallery in Springdale, UT. Non art experience includes deputy for the Clerk of Courts office in Casper, WY, resource teaching aid in Sandy, UT, University of WY Library (acquisitions), housecleaning, waitressing, etc. Volunteer Work has included PTA (president, etc.), Utah Watercolor Society (president, etc.), CA Stress Center (respite child care for vulnerable families), coaching for children’s sports teams, writing letters for Amnesty International, working with Habitat For Humanity, active in past church activities (board, fund raising events, convention delegate, teaching Sunday School, etc.). I donate paintings when requested to numerous charitable organizations. I have been Lutheran my whole life. I attended church camp when I was growing up and was confirmed at Our Saviours in Casper, WY. Despite, this “saturation,” I have more questions & doubts every day. On the plus side, I’ve got a knack for identifying the gifts of others & believe I’m pretty good at detecting adiaphora! |
CARY YOUMANS
Council Vice President |
Tony walton
Secretary |
Barbara daniels
TreasurerRaised in the Pacific Northwest, I have called the Logan area home for the past 21 years. My husband Steve and I live in Hyde Park, and we have two grown sons, both living around Cambridge, MA. Professionally, I’ve been a patent agent for about 14 years – I work for a small law firm, with a practice focused on medical devices. Currently I work part time, so I have more time for skiing, hiking, gardening, and weaving. I’m so thankful Prince of Peace became a part of my life about 5 years ago! As a part of Council, I am hopeful that we can find effective ways to be the Church in the world.
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collin johnstoncouncil member |