Staff and Leadership

My name is Pastor Ellen Stelzle, and I’ve been the Pastor at St. John’s since September 2022. I enjoy Oregon and have found it to be a great place to experience an authentic, caring community. As Pastor, I am excited to be a part of what God is doing here at St. John’s. I believe God calls each of us to grow in faith by using the gifts God has given us to serve others. Connecting to a faith community, and reaching out beyond ourselves in service to others are ways God grows our faith. Whether it be in our neighborhood, our local community, or somewhere around the world, there are all kinds of opportunities to serve others and share the love of Jesus for all people. St. John’s is a community where all people are welcome to explore what it means to live out our faith in Jesus in everyday life. My goal is to help facilitate your faith journey, as you discover your unique gifts and God’s call on your life. If you are new to St. John’s, whether near or far, I invite you to join us on this faith journey