Meet Our Team
A Few Words About Our
Lead Pastor
Pastor Kristen Metcalf is a preacher, teacher and writer who cares deeply about serving the underserved and including the marginalized in her ministry.
She will be decreasing her capacity as Lead Pastor in 2027, and we are thankful for her ministry and guidance.
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Salem Leadership Team
Last Updated October 2026
Meet the Pastoral Team
We have a wonderful pastoral team, made up of Members-in-Discernment and Lay Licensed Ministers, who speak on rotation and support Sunday services by leading the liturgy, offering prayers, preaching, and leading the Children’s blessing.
Lay Minister
Amy Rhode
Amy is in the process of becoming a licensed lay minister in the United Church of Christ.
Lay Minister
Andrew Papa
Andrew is in the process of becoming a licensed lay minister in the United Church of Christ.
Member in Discernment
Janet Bellgraph
Janet is our most recent member-in-discernment in the United Church of Christ, meaning she is discerning a call to ministry.
Member in Discernment
Karen Metcalf
Karen serves as the Minister to Children, Youth, and Families and is also a member-in-discernment in the United Church of Christ.
Meet the staff
Musicians and Children's Ministries
Any given Sunday you may find one of our talented musicians playing the piano, and our nursery attendant is always available to care for children in our nursery or sensory room.
Pianist
Carol Chen
Details coming soon
Pianist
Sara Prussing
Details coming soon
Operations Coordinator
Chrissie Minton
Chrissie is our new Church Operations Coordinator. Her background includes serving as church board secretary, head of women's ministry, and interim worship coordinator.
Nursery Attendant
