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Our Mission<\/em> is to explore and celebrate our love for God and one another<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” custom_height=”15%”]
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Welcome to Ely Presbyterian Church, part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We approach faith with honesty here, embracing doubt, tough questions, and wonder as part of the journey.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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We strive to be an open, welcoming, and inclusive community where everyone belongs, no matter where you are in your faith. Here, you won\u2019t find judgment or shame\u2014just a gathering of imperfect people, each with our own unique story.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Whether you\u2019re full of questions, wrestling with doubt, or simply curious, this is a place where you can explore and experience the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to us all.<\/p>\n <\/div>

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Meet the Team<\/em><\/h1>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40″][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” text_direction=”default”]\n

STAFF<\/h3>\n

Ministers: Everyone
\nPastor: Corey Larsen
\nDirector of Music: Mike Rouse
\nPianist: Ellen Pierce
\nCustodian: Alex Hoffmeister[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text text_color=”#ffffff” text_direction=”default” font_line_height=”1″]\n

ELDERS<\/h3>\n

Pat Bieber – Clerk of Session<\/span>
\n\u200bCarolyn Dehnbostel
\nBrad Dekkers<\/span>
\nChris Hartman<\/span>
\nPhil Hyde<\/span>
\nCelin Williams<\/span><\/p>\n

DEACONS<\/h3>\n

Claire Pastika – Chair<\/span>
\n\u200bBeth Haakensen<\/span>
\nDavid Kess<\/span>
\nBecca Manlove<\/span>
\nJodi Chaffin
\nDrew Rouse<\/span><\/p>\n

OFFICERS<\/h3>\n

Keith Dehnbostel – Treasurer<\/span>
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Corey\u2019s sermons aim to connect with both the young and the seasoned, always focusing on the wonder of God’s love and the sacredness of everyday life. His wife Kristen, along with their two children, share in the church\u2019s vibrant community, where all are encouraged to explore faith in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.”][\/team_member][team_member image_url=”6142″ bio_image_url=”6579″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen” image_loading=”default” team_member_bio_full_html=”simple” name=”Mike Rouse” job_position=”Director of Music” team_member_bio=”Mike is at home in front of a piano keyboard, or a choir … and often both! He loves being a part of this vibrant congregation and the privilege to \u201cmake a joyful noise\u201d on Sunday mornings! Behind the scenes, Mike enjoys studying each Sunday\u2019s scripture lessons and working to choose hymns and anthems that reflect and support Corey\u2019s thoughtful sermons.<\/p>\n

Mike and his wife, Billie, paddled the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on their honeymoon (too many years ago to count) and fell in love … with Northern Minnesota (they already kind of liked each other at the time). Several years and three daughters later, they moved from Indianapolis to Birch lake where they have lived for the past 30+ years … and had two more children in the process! They are still paddling in sync in this beautiful place they call home!<\/p>\n

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Ely Presbyterian Church<\/h2>\n

226 East Harvey Street
\nEly, MN 55731
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