FLC STAFF

​Interim Pastor Ted Kunze

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Marcia & Pastor Ted Kunze
A native of Minneapolis, Pastor Ted and his wife, Marcia, both are Gustavus grads.  Pastor Ted got his M.Div. from Northwestern Seminary in St. Paul (now merged into Luther) and his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Preaching from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.  He has served parishes in Minneota, St. James, and Slayton, MN prior to beginning the Interim Ministry here.  He and Marcia have been married since 1978 and have three grown daughters and two grandchildren.

As the Interim Pastor, Pastor Ted will provide pastoral care and leadership until a new "settled"pastor is called.  In the meantime he will work with the Church Council and members to think about our mission and what traits and skills we'd like in our next Pastor.

Emily Bruflat
Cantor
musicflcstp@gmail.com

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Emily Bruflat received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE and a Master's Degree in Sacred Music from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Emily enjoys playing the organ and piano, directing musical ensembles, and composing music for worship. She has played in bands and Jazz bands as a trombonist, and she sang as a soprano in the National Lutheran Choir for two years. Emily lives in Saint Peter with her husband Nathan and their two pets (one cat and one dog), and they enjoy cooking, reading, Netflix, and MPR.

Mark Roemhildt
​Office Coordinator
flcstpoffice@gmail.com

Mark is a native of St. Peter and was confirmed at First Lutheran Church. He attended the University of Wisconsin and is proud to have completed a 25-year career as a Naval Officer. He returned to his home town and is thrilled to be a part of the FLC team. He has a master’s degree in Systems Engineering and an MBA. He is married to the former Gabriela Melendez of Dana Pointe California, and they have two daughters; Raina and Rebekah. He enjoys tennis, music, hiking, and spending time with their family dog “Teddy”.

Barb Regner
Christian Education Director

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bregnerflcstp@gmail.com

Married to Tim; Mom to Luke & Andy. Member of FLC since 1990. 
Involvement includes: Webmaster; Sunday School administration;  First Forum Planning; Confirmation Planning; Family Events Coordination;  Building Usage Coordinator; Volunteer Coordinator; Christian Education Committee; Resurrection Cemetery Secretary/Treasurer
Personal interests/hobbies include: sports, walking, photography 

Karen Smithers
Bookkeeper
ksmithers@flcstp.org

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Dave Pehrson
Custodian

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Paul Aasen
Honorary Staff Member

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Paul has been a member of FLC since 1978 when he joined the administrative staff at Gustavus Adolphus College.  He retired form Gustavus in 2000 and began serving FLC as a volunteer administrative assistant, working approximately 20 hours per week.  He provided assistance to the pastoral and support staff at FLC.  He subsequently "retired" from his volunteer position at FLC in June, 2012.  He continues to serve FLC on a more informal basis, but is an active member of the Finance and Stewardship Committees at FLC.

David Fienen
Volunteer Archivist

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dfienen@gac.edu
Retired from Gustavus Adolphus College after 38 years on the faculty.  He was Cantor at Christ Chapel, taught organ & music theory, chair of Music Department, Provost and Dean of the College.  He remains active as a pianist, organist harpsichordist and handbell musician.  

FLC Office
Contact Info

507.934.3060
507.934.3847 Fax
flcstpoffice@gmail.com