Reverend Bill Nelsen
Interim Pastor
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​A graduate of Midland University, Rev. Nelsen studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, the University of Erlangen in Germany, and Luther Seminary in St. Paul.  He also holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  He has written extensively in the fields of religion, ethics, education, and community and civic service. 
Pastor Bill and his wife Margie have lived in St. Peter for 33 years and have three children and six grandchildren.  They enjoy biking, hiking, reading, gardening, travel, and community service.

Emily Bruflat
Director of Music & Worship
​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 three pets (one cat and two dogs), and they enjoy cooking, reading, Netflix, and MPR.
Calleigh Carlson
Director of Youth & Family Ministry
Calleigh Carlson, graduate of St. Peter High School in 2013 and Gustavus Adolphus College in 2017, has been named Director of Youth and Family Ministry at First Lutheran Church in St. Peter.  Calleigh is a life-long member of First Lutheran and graduated with a dual major in religion and communication studies from Gustavus.  She has had valuable experiences in working with youth in the Tennis and Life Camps at GAC and other sports events, and at First Lutheran.

Angela Giedd
​Office Coordinator
Angela is originally from Minneapolis and received her degree in political science from Minnesota State University Mankato.   Angela and her Husband Chad and two dogs live in Saint Peter.  Their children Claudia and Theo are both in college.
Karen Smithers
Accounting
Dave Pehrson
Custodian
David Fienen
Archivist
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.  ​

office hours
M-F: 9am-3pm

507.934.3060
507.934.3847 Fax
flcstpoffice@gmail.com