Our Beliefs
New Horizon United Church of Christ believe in God the Creator, the resurrected Christ who is the head of the Church universal, and the Holy Spirit who guides and brings about the creative and redemptive work of God into the world. We believe that each person is unique and valuable. We believe that each person is on a spiritual journey and that each of us is at a different stage of that journey. We believe that the persistent search for God produces an authentic relationship with God, engendering love, strengthening faith, dissolving guilt, and giving life purpose and direction.
We believe that all of the baptized ‘belong body and soul to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.’ No matter who – no matter what – no matter where we are on life’s journey – notwithstanding race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, class or creed – we all belong to God and to one worldwide community of faith. All persons baptized – past, present and future – are connected to each other and to God through the sacrament of baptism. We baptize during worship when the community is present because baptism includes the community’s promise of ‘love, support and care’ for the baptized – and we promise that we won’t take it back – no matter where your journey leads you.
We believe that all people of faith are invited to join Christ at Christ’s table for the sacrament of Communion. Just as many grains of wheat are gathered to make one loaf of bread and many grapes are gathered to make one cup of wine, we, the many people of God, are made one in the body of Christ, the church. The breaking of bread and the pouring of wine reminds us of the costliness of Christ’s sacrifice and the discipleship to which we are all called. In the breaking of bread, we remember and celebrate Christ’s presence among us along with a ‘cloud of witnesses’ – our ancestors, family and friends who have gone before us. It is a great mystery; we claim it by faith.
We subscribe to the Statement of faith of the United Church of Christ. We affirm the responsibility of the church in each generation to make this faith its own, in accordance with Christ's teaching.
The Mission of this congregation is to strive to be a church filled with the love of Jesus Christ, vibrant in the proclamation of the gospel, inviting, friendly and open to all people We care for one another in prayer and deed, mission oriented and ecumenical in its outreach, a good citizen to the community and beyond, and a place where individuals and families can develop the values they need to live healthy and compatible lives.
Our History
How Three Churches Became One
Three
rural churches that had their beginnings in the late 1800s each reached
their peaks and gradually began to decline in growth in the late 1900s.
These three churches were the St. Paul’s U.C.C. church located in the
hamlet of Silver Creek, the St. John’s U.C.C. church located in the
hamlet of Beechwood and the St. John's U.C.C. church in the hamlet of
Boltonville. How amazing that we find all three churches had very
similar backgrounds. All were settled by German immigrants, were farmers
by choice, spoke the German language and brought with them a strong
religious faith. All three churches never became dependent congregations
because they always chose to share their pastors. However, each church
created their own traditions, their own government, and appointed their
own Council members and committees as needed. Let’s learn about each of
these rural Washington/Sheboygan/Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, churches
in more detail:
We’ll
begin with St. Paul’s of Silver Creek, because it is the oldest of the
three. Silver Creek is located on highway 144, in Sherman Township,
Sheboygan Co. WI. It was during the year of 1868, that a group of
Christian pioneer immigrants from Saxony, Germany settled in and around
the area now known as Silver Creek. These Christian pioneers decided
that their community needed a spiritual place of assembly to worship so
they could thank their God, in their native language, for the blessings
bestowed upon them in this new world of freedom.
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ - Silver Creek
The
first worship services were conducted in the homes of the charter
members. The charter members were: Gottlob Stuehler, Friedrich Mehlos,
Heinrich Risse, Wilhelm Schroeter, Herman Seifert, Edward Mehlow,
Gottlieb Seifert, Julius Siefert, Carl Hohlfeld, Cristoph Hartmann,
August Scheunert, Carl Tessner, Johann Jacob Hartmann, Henry Kraetsch,
Karl Keil, Heinrich Heinemann, G.F. Moehrl, August Firme, Gotthelf
Risse, Friedrich Seiferet, Ernst Ritshuster, Christian Hansmann, Charles
Thieme, and Theodore Rietz.
The
first pastor of St. Paul’s congregation was the Rev. J.H. Bierbaum, who
served from 1968 to 1871. (Rev. Bierbaum was also serving a
congregation in Fillmore at the time) Rev. Bierbaum was from a Lutheran
background and was instilling his Lutheran doctrine.
In
1871, the president of the Wisconsin District of the German Evangelical
Synod of North America, realized that there was not a pastor of the
Evangelical Synod in this area and immediately asked Rev. Julius Frank
to come to Wisconsin and serve these churches. With the coming of Rev.
Julius Frank, many of the congregation in the area called upon him to be
their first Evangelical pastor. This not only included St. Paul’s of
Silver Creek, but also churches in Saukville, Random Lake, Waubeka,
Fillmore, and later our St. John’s of Beechwood. Rev. Frank was a great
inspiration to these Evangelical churches The Evangelical denomination
was the forefather to our New Horizon.
In
1872, the St. Paul’s congregation began worshiping in the log school
house. Also in that year the congregation built a new brick building. It
was dedicated on Oct. 26, 1872. This building served the congregation
for over 130 years. (It was tragically struck by lightning and burned
beyond repair in 2004.)
The
desire to have a bell in the tower inspired Gotthelf Risse, a charter
member, to make a trip to Germany to purchase a bell from the Bechumer
Verein Gusstahl Fabrik for which he paid $500.00. It was his donation to
the new church building.
In the early 1900’s, St. Paul’s built a parsonage for the pastors and their families.
St.
Paul’s continued to grow under the leadership of Rev. Frank. After his
departure, many pastors served both St. Paul’s and St. John’s of
Beechwood, and later St. John’s of Boltonville. A listing of pastors is
recorded here, but also note that all of these pastors not only served
St. Paul’s and St. John’s but also a third and sometimes a fourth
congregation as well.
Rev. Julius Frank: 1887 to 1892
Rev. Robert Grunewald; Fall of 1892 to May 1903
Rev. Adolph Voigt: June, 1903 to April 1908
Rev. Paul Goldstern: fall, 1909 to Dec. 1912 (now St. John’s of Boltonville join us)
Rev. Kuno Kuenne: March 1913, t o April 1935
Rev. Gadow: May 1935 to 1939 (Note: This is the only time that St.
John’s of Beechwood is not with St. Paul’s. Beechwood is with Kewaskum.)
Rev. Herbert Tetzlaff: June 1939 to Feb. 1941
Rev. Albert Meiller: June 1941 to Oct. 1944
Rev. Melvin Schroer: May 1945 to May 1951
Rev. Bernard Fresenborg: August 1951 to June 1957
John Clausing (summer supply student 1957)
Rev. Ervin Menger: 1958 to 1960
Rev. Duane Budach: 1960 to 1967
Rev. Elmer Becker: 1967 to 1977
Rev. William Kesting Jr. 1978 to
Rev. Edwin Stanford: Nov. 1989 to 1990 and partial 1991
Rev. Hilda Seater: Interin Pastor 1991 to July 1992
Rev. Nancy Wilkinson and Rev. William Wiederander: began August 1992
(Note:Nancy Wilkinson resigned June 8, 1993 leaving Rev. William
Wiederanders become sole pastor.)
Rev. William Wiederanders to Oct. 2002
David Schlieter joined us in Oct. 2000 as part-time student interim
Rev. Robert Seater: Nov. 2002 Interim Pastor from 2002 to March 31, 2004
This
ends the list of pastors for St. Paul’s, Silver Creek, St. John’s of
Beechwood, and St. John’s of Boltonville. Rev. Robert Seater continues
being interim pastor for New Horizon when needed.
St.
Paul’s congregation grew in number and spirit. It did the ministries as
all Evanagelical churches did. Foremost was the founding of a Sunday
School, which at times numbered in the thirties. By 1900, St. Paul’s
could be boasting about all their musical talent. They had choirs for
men, one for women, one for men and women, junior choir and cherub
choirs. These groups would very often present concerts and with the
contributions they received, they purchased the outdoor sign, altar and
floor candelabras, altar cross, and many other needed items.
Rev.
Kuno Kuenne organized the Women’s Guild in 1922. Rev. Kuenne, who
served the three churches for over 22 years left an everlasting and
sincere Christian influence on the churches.
In
1929, the church building was enlarged by adding the addition to the
north. The altar was replaced, and the pulpit was lowered. Six ornate
glass windows were donated to add beauty to the church. By 1941 a very
active youth group was in progress. Usually the youth groups from all
three churches combined their activities.
During
the 1940’s, our three Evangelical churches merged with the Reformed
denomination and then went under our new name: Evangelical and Reformed
Denomination.
By
the 1950’s discussions were began to try to work out plans to work
together under one church, but it seemed this was not the time for such a
plan.
In 1951 the new beautiful Hammond organ was purchased.
In
1957 St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed congregation merged with the
Congregatonal Christian churches and at time, we became known as The
United Church of Christ Denomination.
In
1975, a plan called the Five Star Parish was put into practice. It was
an effort to try to unite some of the churches. The Rev. John Klindt
accepted the call to be the first full-time pastor and to assume the
duties of administrator of the Five Star Parish, and to be responsible
for the Fillmore and Random Lake congregations. Rev. Becker was hired as
the second pastor for the Five Star Parish, and when he retired, Rev.
Kesting was hired. Rev. Kesting was in charge of the Boltonville, Silver
Creek and Beechwood congregations. When the Five Star Parish dissolved,
Rev. Kesting remained serving our three churches.
All
during the years, each church kept up their building’s
appearances. However, it was evident that enrollment of all three
churches had been declining. Again discussions to merge the three
churches were held, but again no action was taken.
So
the three churches continued on as best as they could, Sunday School
attendance was down to just a few students. The Guilds had long been
dissolved, and there were no youth groups. Financial records showed
closing the doors might need to be an option.
It
was during the pastorates of Rev. Wiederanders and Rev. Seater, that
serious thoughts of merging became a reality. Rev. Wiederanders had to
retire due to the stress effects of a tragic car accident. During his
term, a New Vision Task Force was organized. Their purpose was to
explore the possibilities of a merger. In November of 2000, we were
blessed to hire Rev. Robert Seater, who served the three churches as an
interim pastor. Rev. Seater guided us well into the forming of a merger.
The steps taken to form this merger, will be described later.
St. John’s United Church of Christ---Beechwood
St.
John’s U.C.C. of Beechwood became the second oldest church that became
part of New Horizon United Church of Christ. St. John’s was founded in
1887 under the direction of the Rev. Julius Frank. Rev. Frank had come
to St. Paul’s in Silver Creek as early as 1868 and was helping that
congregation grow. St. John’s of Beechwood was located in the hamlet of
Beechwood, in the southernmost tip of Sheboygan Co. WI County roads A
and S intersected right in heart of Beechwood. St. John’s was on the
East side of County Road A. When looking out from the church balcony
window, to the west, one sees the quiet and peaceful Beechwood Lake.
Beechwood, too, as the same as St.Paul’s of Silver Creek was settled by
German immigrants, and were farmers by heart and brought with them a
strong religious faith.
Prior
to the formation of a congregation in Beechwood, the people had
worshipped either in Silver Creek or Campbellsport. Distance was a
great factor in attending these churches and travel was difficult during
the winter months. The members of the congregation realized they had to
form a congregation, and then consider building their own building.
Rev.
Frank helped the Beechwood people draw up their constitution in 1887
under the name of The German Evangelical St. John’s of Beechwood. The
new congregation worshipped in the former District 10 School House north
of Beechwood.
In
1887, the congregation began the task of building their church. A
charter member, Charles Koch, donated the ½ acre of land need to build
their church. Charter member Emil Gessner was the head carpenter. The
charter members were: John Krautkramer Sr. August Butzke Sr., Henry
Berg, Peter Hammen, Henry glass, John Kraemer, William Lawrenz, Jacob
Held, Emil Gessner, Charles Koch, Frank Schroeter, and Phillip Hammen.
St.
John’s Church was completed and dedicated Oct. of 1888. The church did
not include the alcove chancel area nor did it have a basement. It was
clapboarded and had pane-glass windows. In 1993, there was a need to
insulate and put vinyl siding over the clapboards.
St.
John’s Congregation never became independent. It always shared its
pastors as did St. Paul’s of Silver Creek. Pastors that served both St.
John’s and St. Paul are listed in the history of St. Paul’s
Congregation.
The
bell, which was purchased in 1897, has the following German inscription
on it, “Evangelical St. John’s Church, Beechwood, Wis.” The bell is 42
inches in diameter and 32 inches in height. It was purchased from St.
Louis, Missouri as we find that city printed on the bell. It had a
distinctive loud clear tone to it.
The
church itself, originally a rectangular structure, could forever boast
of its beautiful steeple above the bell tower. On top of the steeple was
placed a hand carved wooden ball ornament. The ornament was
approximately eighteen inches wide and three feet high. If it had any
inscription on it, it is now too weather-beaten to tell. Above the
wooden ball ornament was a rooster weather vane. Early pictures show
this very distinctively. It is not known when the weather vane came
down, but the wooden ornament had to be removed in 1993 after serving
the congregation for 105 years. The ornament was so badly damaged by
wind, lightning, etc. that it proved to be dangerous with the next wind.
Sadly the ornament was taken down.
The
first windows consisted of several smaller rectangular panes of clear
glass. The present beautiful stained glass windows were purchased in
1908. Each window has a stained glass picture pertaining to Christ in
its center. In 1984, the windows were repaired and a Lexan safety
covering was installed over the windows for protection.
The
original steps of the church were of wood, and then replaced with
cement. And much later, a wheel chair ramp was added. Above the church
entrance there is a half moon shaped stained glass window bearing the
inscription, “Ev. St. Johannes Church.” The interior was initially
covered with plaster, however, in 1908 a decorative tin facing was
installed over the plaster which still remains intact. The entire
ceiling was covered with this tin facing. The balcony remains in its
original setting. It has a soft wood floor. The pews are those of its
beginning.
The
present chancel was added onto the original rectangular structure in
1924. The present altar was purchased at that time and placed in the
middle of the chancel keeping with the Evangelical tradition of an
altar-centered church. It also had a very tall pulpit which was finally
lowered in 1951. There is a beautiful stained glass circular window on
the back outside wall of the channel. Also two smaller stained glass
windows were located in the channel area. These three beautiful stained
glass windows were removed when the building was sold, and placed into
the new New Horizon Church building.
In 1927, electricity came to Beechwood, so no more kerosene lamps were needed.
In
1930, the members began the strenuous project of digging out a
basement. With horse and dump wagon, the ground was hauled and dumped
into the Beechwood Lake forming the pier. This major task was completed
in 1931. Now the women could have a kitchen, a fellowship room for their
meetings, and some classes met in the basement. Outdoor toilets were
used up to 1956, when the congregation agreed to drill a well, provide a
sewage system and install bathrooms. St. John’s congregation was very
conscientious about keeping up the church’s appearance, but also served
their Lord faithfully.
From
the very beginning, St. John’s supported a Sunday School, as did their
sister church, St. Paul’s of Silver Creek. Music was an intricate part
of the worship service as well. As long as the history of the church,
there was choir music. There were adult choirs, junior choirs, and
little children’s choirs. The Women’s Guild was organized in 1907 with
23 charter members. The Women’s Guild had many responsibilities, they
promoted missions, served at all funerals and celebrations, held fund
raisers and updated their kitchen, helped clean church, etc.
Unfortunately, after 100 years, the membership declined to about 6 members before it had to dissolve.
St.
John’s is proud to have two of its members enter the ministry. Rev.
Charles Koch was ordained in our church on June 13, 1948. Rev. Wade
Schemmel, was ordained in our church in 1971. We wish them God’s
Blessing
St. John’s had an active Brotherhood, from 1949, dispersed in 1965.
The youth group met with St. Paul’s youth group. It too, in time dissolved.
The
St. John’s Congregation began as an Evangelical Church in 1887. In
1934, our congregation took part in the merger with the Reformed
Denomination and were then called St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed
Church. In 1960, our congregation again joined in with another
merger. The Evangelical and Reformed church merged with the
Congregational Christian Denomination, thus our new name and present
name, St. John’s United Church of Christ.
Unfortunately, this great congregation soon had to acknowledge the fact that they no longer could function.
St. John’s United Church of Christ---Boltonville
St.
John’s U.C.C. of Boltonville is the youngest congregation of the three
churches. St. John’s has an interesting history because it uses a
building that predates its founding. Boltonville was a thriving
community in the 1860’s and 1870’ and settled mostly by Yankees. These
early settlers did not have a local church until a special meeting was
called in 1872. They met at the hall of H. Bolton and Co. for the
purpose of organizing an association for to build a church in the
village of Boltonville. It was under the name of the Free Will Baptist
Society of Boltonville with the understanding that all Orthodox
denominations would have the privilege of holding religious service in
said church when not occupied by the Free Will Baptist Society.
In
1872, the Diesterhaupt brick building that still stands on the
half-acre site on Scenic drive that was donated by George Lussenden
became the home for worship by the Baptists. On June 3, 1873 the
building was dedicated with the Rev.Dwight Moulton as the first
pastor. The first organ was purchased in 1883 and the bell for the
church was first purchased in 1888. The original steeple of the church
was much higher but wind damaged it considerably so it was lowered to
its present height.
The
Free Will Baptist Society worshiped in this church, but by 1900, the
Yankees moved on and the church stood empty. From 1900 to 1905 no
regular services were held in the building. The church stood abandoned
until the death of a former member of the community in 1905. Desiring
the use of the church for the funeral, the family called upon the
community for help. The church was cleaned and temporary repairs were
hastily made. During the funeral service, breaths were held in
anticipation of falling plaster.
Inspired
by the community action, a German congregation was formed under the
leadership of Andrew Kraetsch. It was known as St. John’s German
Evangelical congregation and was affiliated with the Evangelical Synod
of North America. This was the beginning of our third church that became
part of our New Horizon U.C.C.
Rev.
H.L. Barth, then serving St. Martin’s of Fillmore, was called to be the
first pastor. He continued to serve both congregations until 1909. The
services were conducted entirely in the German language. The charter
members of this newly formed congregation were:
Andrew Kraetsch William Voigt, Jr.
Herman Hiller Sylvester Wendel
Ed. W. Woog August Mau
Herman Garbisch Carl Morgenroth
Franz Pietschmann Ed. Morgenroth
Carl Laatsch G.A. Haentze
Immanuel Haentze Mrs. Trenchel
Louis Binder Mrs. Balthazard
John Meisner Fred Bethke
Otto Plaum Mrs. Krahn
Mrs. Peter Voog Gustav Mueller
Mrs. Margaret Wendel Emil Dettmann
Mrs. Schemmel Charles Stautz
Sophia Kraetsch Mrs. Wm. Voigt
Jacob Kraetsch William Groeschel
Heinrich Hiller Gustav Laatsch
Mrs. Johanna Gruendeman
The
new congregation was faced with the task of renovating the church which
had fallen into a sad state of disrepair. Roof boards and shingles were
replaced, the interior was tinned and painted and a concrete porch was
erected in front of the church.
After Rev. Barth, St. John’s was served by the following pastors:
Rev. K.Brunn 1909 --1910
From
1910 to 1962 St. John’s of Boltonville shared their pastors with
St.Paul’s of Silver Creek and St. John’s of Beechwood. Herbert Stemler
as their pastor. Rev. Gordon Mineau served St. John’s Boltonville fromn
1969 to 1970.
After
Rev. Mineau resigned, there were several years, that St. John’s
Boltonville were served by supply pastors. In 1976, the Five Star Larger
Parish was begun which served St. John’s Beechwood, St. Paul’s of
Silver Creek, St. John’s of Boltonville, St. John’s of Random Lake, and
St. Martin’s of Fillmore.
In
1981 the Five Star Larger Parish dissolved. Result, St. John’s of
Boltonville and St. John’s Of Beechwood and St.Paul’s of Silver
Creek became a 3-point charge under the pastorage of Rev. Elmer Becker
(until he retired) then Rev. William Kesting served the 3-point charge.
Rev. Kesting: served from Jan. 1978 to July 1989. From here on to
present, St. Johln’s of Boltonville was served by same pastors as we
find listed in the history of St. Paul’s of Silver Creek.
St.
John’s also had a very active Ladies Guild, St. John’s was also well
known for their Mission Contributions. Missions were stressed above all.
St. John’s also had an active Sunday School, but through the years, the
membership declined to zero.
St.
John’s began with having youth groups, a brotherhood, dartball teams,
and not to forget having a choir. The choir never dissolved. Music was
considered a great addition to worship service, as it did in the other
two churches.
The
three congregations continued serving their members faithfully, but the
time had come that each congregation realized the end was
coming. Unless some steps were taken to merge, each congregation would
soon resolve. This did not come easy, to close the doors, was not a
welcome thought.
However, by early 2000, the matter did not solve itself. The planning of a merger was in the process.
Actions taken to form New Horizon
March
2001: New Vision Task Force Committee was formed to explore the
possibilities of a merger. Rev. William Wiederanders was serving our
congregation at this time. Unfortunately, Rev. Riederanders was in a
serious car accident. Therefore, David Schleiter, who had been working
with Rev. Wiederander, now took full responsibilities in caring for the
3-point charge. Rev. Widerander returned and served till October of
2002.
Nov. 2002: Rev. Robert Seater came to serve the 3-point charge as an Interim Pastor.
Jan.
2003: Search Committee was formed hoping to hire a full time
pastor. Serving on this committee were: Wayne Gerlach, Marge Gessner,
Richard Junge, Laurie Schulz, Nancy Malvick and Rex Bindrich.
Jan.
2003: Each congregation was asked at their annual meetings, “If they
favored a Merger?” It passed, but would still take a year before it
would take effect.
Jan.
2003: A Constitution Committee was formed: Joyce Gerlach, Robin
Lemkuil, Bernice Wendel, Shirley Birkholz, Lauie Schulz, Leon Stange,
Sylvester Krahn, Jean Krahn and Rev. Seater. Much work and time was
spent by this committee, with Rev. Seater’s help to prepare a
constitution with most accuracy.
Feb.
29, 2004: A meeting was held for all three churches to ratify the vote
to merge that had been passed January of 2003. The meeting was also held
to appoint three Members of each church to sign the certificate of
Consolidation Document. From Boltonville Church: Gerald Geidel, Jeff
Panzer, Ruth Ramel; From Silver Creek Church: Mary Luedtke, Ralph Jung,
Donna Schroeter; From Beechwood Church: Wayne Gerlach, Alice Krahn,
Joyce Gerlach
April
4, 2004. The merger went into effect. This was the Birth of New
Horizon! A vote was also taken to choose a name for our new Merger. The
name New Horizon was chosen unanimously.
No
one could have surmised what could have happened next. It was on the
morning of May 20, 2004, barely a month after the Merger was adopted,
that a terrible rain storm came up and lightning hit the St. Paul’s
church in Silver Creek and burned it to complete ruins. It was most
appropriate to hold a memorial service in memory of St. Paul’s Church
and it also served as a closure to its members. (Search committee
continues seeking for full time pastor)
Now
that we were one church, it was time to appoint a site committee. It
was the hopes and prayers, that New Horizon would be able, in due time,
to worship in a one centrally located site. The site committee worked
hard and long. Various sites were discussed, dismissed, more sites
brought forth to consider etc.
After
many meetings, several votes, the property located in the township of
Farmington on Hwy 28, known as the TWC property was accepted. There was a
building already on this property. It had been a toy factory, but with
some modification, the building could be made to look like a church. It
is already constructed with enough area to accommodate the present and
immediate future needs of the congregation. The site provided parking
and is visible from highway 144 and 28. It is located about 1 mile north
of Boltonville. We are still in Washington County, although Sheboygan
County lies immediately north.
May 21, 2006: The final vote was taken and passed to purchase the TWC building and remodel it to our needs.
July 21, 2006: Our officers signed the necessary papers to obtain a loan and the TWC building was ours.
July 2, 2006: Voted and passed to sell the parsonage at Silver Creek.
Sept.
2006: Agreed to sell Boltonville church. (this sale did not pass).
Much work was put in by all our members to clean and make a temporary
sanctuary. See pictures in the New Horizon scrapbooks.
Oct.
1, 2006: New Horizon held its first service at new location in the
temporary set-up. Search committee still searching for full time
pastor. Rev. Seater is doing a great job as our interim pastor.
April 2007: Congregation voted to accept and hire “ForEver Rafter” contractors with Dan Werbelow as lead person.
May 2007: Beechwood church put up for sale on E-bay.
May
2007: Removal of Beechwood Church bell. Also three stained glass
windows from the Beechwood Church Chancel were removed and will be used
in our new church.
July 22, 2007: Removal of Bell from Boltonville Church.
Oct. 2007: Fellowship Room Completed, and held worship services there while sanctuary was being completed.
Dec. 23, 2007: First Service held in our newly beautiful completed sanctuary.
Dec. 30, 2007: Rev. Dave Schleiter was accepted 100% by the congregation.
He began his service in February of 2008 and resigned, effective December 31, 2018.
Rev. Seater had his farewell service also in Feb of 2008. He served us well.
Rev. Dave Schlieter had his farewell service on December 30, 2018. He served us well.
January 6, 2019 - January 3, 2021 Interim Pastor Rev. Christine Wilke
January 4, 2021 - May 19, 2021 Pastor Rev. Lucas Williams
March 24, 2021 - July 18, 2021 Lay Leader (St Martin UCC, Filmore) Dan Noennig
July 19, 2021 - August 14, 2022 Pastor Rev. Deborah Tyler
August 15, 2022 - Pastor Bridget Hill (50/50 w/ St John's UCC, Random Lake, WI)
September 1, 2023 - Pastor Bridget Hill, full-time and installed
