Sarah Larson,
Pastor
Pastor Sarah began serving as the pastor at Resurrection Lutheran Church in October 2022. Music ministry was a part of her life for many years, as she started playing piano for worship services in high school and continued throughout her college and seminary years. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Science/Athletic Training and later pursued her Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Pastor Sarah enjoys spending time with her children and extended family, whether playing games, listening to music, or playing a friendly game of basketball.
“I feel blessed to be ministering and serving alongside the people of Resurrection Lutheran. This is a wonderful faith community, and everyone has a very welcoming and caring ‘can-do’ attitude. For anyone who might be looking for a church home where they will feel welcome and connected…I invite you to give RLC a try! I look forward to serving and worshipping with all of you in the years to come.” – Pastor Sarah
Email: pastorsarah@rlcstjoe.com
Susan Curtis,
Office Manager
Susan Curtis is a long-time member of Resurrection who “retired” into the position of our Office Manager in the summer of 2024. She is an active grandmother to three and doting dog and cat mom to Martha and Zinnia. Susan loves to read, craft, and enjoy the outdoors.
Email: rlc@rlcstjoe.com
Carol Olson,
Worship and Music Coordinator
Carol L. Olson, retired pastor of 48 years, is serving as worship and music coordinator. Born and raised in southern MN, she grew up singing and playing piano and organ in her home church. Carol is mother to four children, grandmother to seven. She now shares her home with Stache, a little Shorkie.
In addition to music and liturgy, Carol enjoys sewing and handwork, gardening, walking, reading, and visiting. She taught elementary education for a number of years, prior to entering Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, IA. She has lived in Alaska, Papua New Guinea, and Iowa.
Email: worshipandmusic@rlcstjoe.com
Jane Ford,
Christian Education Coordinator
Jane Ford serves as our Christian Education Coordinator for grades Pre-K through 6th grade. Jane, her husband, David, and youngest son, Noah, became members of RLC in June of 2023. She grew up in Illinois, went to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, taught general music and chorus in two school districts in Illinois, met David, married and had two sons in Illinois. David left Law Enforcement and began his ranger position in State Parks for the State of New Mexico. After eleven years, the Fords retired back to the Midwest, to be near family (in Wisconsin, and Illinois). Their oldest son, Dillon, and his wife, Catherine, live in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, where Dillon works for Nicolet Bank and Catherine is a Pastor for Faith Lutheran Church. Jane was active in church from her Pre-K days to the present, first in the United Methodist Church and then in the Lutheran ELCA church. She has a music education degree but is also a promoter for children’s Christian education. Jane is very thankful for the opportunity to be part of the staff at RLC. She enjoys preparing lessons and crafts or games for the children each Sunday and on WOW Wednesdays. Jane currently serves on the Worship and Music Committee and is one of the worship pianists for RLC. She previously served on the Church Council.
Email: youthandfamily@rlcstjoe.com
Mike Tollefson,
Custodian
Jakob Waller,
Choir Director