Church Staff

Pastor 

Pastor John Dietz joined United in Christ in October 2016. He came to us from the Northeastern Minnesota Synod office where he served as Assistant to the Bishop and ELCA Director for Evangelical Mission. Pastor John graduated from the University of Arizona - Tucson (1997) and Luther Seminary (2001) and was ordained in 2002. He has served on Lutheran Outdoor Ministry staffs and as pastor of churches in Hibbing and Two Harbors. He and his wife, Ashley, live in Virginia with their two young children, Livia and Jack.

Office Administrator

Jennifer Rebholz

Custodial Team

East Range Development Achievement Center (DAC)

Betty Allegrezza, team leader 

Musicians

Susan Lindmeier conducts our church choir

 Amy Szumal is the choir accompanist. 

Congregation Council 

Our church council is made up of members who volunteer to serve three-year terms. 

Holly Haugen - president

Cassandra Hainey - vice president

Laurie Oates - secretary 

Greg Knutson - treasurer (not elected)

Melissa Gulan

Donna Klander 

Roger Nelson

Lori Ross 

Allan Larsen

Ed Vest