Chris Culuris
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I would like to take a moment to introduce myself and how I came to be here in St. Peter, Minnesota. Due to my father's work first for the Department of Energy and then the Department of Defense, I have lived in many places both in the United States as well as overseas. I graduated from the University of Colorado- Boulder with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Then I felt a call to ministry. I first studied to be a priest for the Archdiocese of Denver, Colorado for three years. I finished my Master's of Divinity degree and became a Lutheran while studying at St. John's School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota. After I completed my M.Div degree, I studied at Luther Seminary in St. Paul and completed a "Lutheran Year." Then I interned with eight congregations in the area surrounding Kenyon, Minnesota. In the past 19 years, I have served two-point parishes in Central Pennsylvania, Northeastern and Southeastern Minnesota. I am married with two children. In my spare time I like to go hiking, camping, help with Scouting, travel and watch movies.
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Brenda Handel-Johnson
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My name is Brenda Handel-Johnson and I serve as a Minister of Word and Service. I grew up in southeastern South Dakota and graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. I was a music teacher, church musician, singer and a choral conductor for many years but returning home from teaching in Tokyo in 2019 I answered that pesky Holy Spirit’s call and entered Luther Seminary where I graduated with a degree in Christian Ministry. I love the church and the community that it is and serves and find joy in hearing people of all ages sing, make music and discover their own call as a beloved child of God.
I am married and we have one grown daughter. I love spending time with my family, volunteering as an online ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, being outside with our dog, on my cross country skis or on a bicycle. |
Ryan Hahn
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My name is Ryan Hahn. I grew up north of Cleveland and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran in town. I graduated from Gustavus with a degree in Education and pursued a career in teaching for 20 years. After teaching, I went into insurance which brought me to Arizona where I lived for 5 years. When the pandemic was over and after an unfortunate car accident, I decided to move back home. I'm very blessed and excited to have the opportunity to work with the FLC congregation and looking forward to meeting all of you.
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Karen Smithers
Accounting
Dave Pehrson
Custodian
