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.
Peace,
Salem Leadership Team
Meet the Pastoral Team
Sharing the Load
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.
Guest Speaker
Janet Bellgraph
Janet is in the process of becoming a member-in-discernment in the United Church of Christ, meaning she is discerning a call to ministry.
Guest Speaker
Karen Metcalf
Karen serves as the Minister to Children, Youth, and Families and is also in the process of becoming 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
Administrator
We're Hiring!
We're looking for someone to serve as our next Office Administrator in a part time capacity. Fill out a contact form if you are interested!
Nursery Attendant
