Director of Handbells
My duties at Zion include …
- Curating the music, liturgy, scripture, prayer, and people that make worship possible at Zion.
- Directing the Joyful Ringers and co-directing Ring Forth and Class Ring.
- Being one of Zion’s organists.
I’ve worked at Zion since …
1992, I think….
My favorite thing about working at Zion is …
Amazing, creative people who either volunteer endless hours of time or work as staff in the building at all hours! It’s a beehive of activity sometimes and it’s all done as God’s hands in service and thankfulness.
My Family …
Andrew & I had an empty nest until Tillie, the Sheltie joined the household. Our children are thankfully within driving distance for visits: Amanda & Ben; Michael & Kiki.
When I’m not at Zion, you can find me…
At home, near a piano or a set of handbells, near a puzzle or a book and a cup of Good Earth tea.
My favorite hymn …
For this year, it’s ELW 808: Lord Jesus, You Shall Be My Song as I Journey
Something you might not know about me …
I enjoy baking Scandinavian treats from my Johnson/Sorensen ancestors especially at Christmas time: Lucia rolls, krumkake, lefse, kransekake
Make Music a Priority
When talking to educators in the last months of summer, there’s a feeling that “we’re already there!” These hard working planners have already plotted out
Shared Ministry
One year ago I started thinking about how Zion volunteers would re-enter all of Zion’s ministries after the COVID year. I realized that my job