leadership



  • Reverend Emily K. Stelling

    Pastor Emily graduated from Unity in 2011, St. Olaf College in 2015, and Luther Seminary in 2019. She loves serving the good people up here in the north woods!

    Office Hours: Tuesdays 12-2pm at Bethany    +    Wednesdays 12-2pm at Pilgrim

    Phone: 320-438-5807     

    Email: emilythebaptizer@gmail.com

  • Office administrATOR - jANE SCHERGER

    Jane has served as Bethany Lutheran's secretary for 13 years. Jane lives in Webster with a rescue cat and dog. When in doubt, call Jane!

    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:45pm

    Phone: 715-349-5280

    Email: bethanyluth@sirentel.net

  • office administrator Faith PRICE

    Secretary Faith started November, 2022. As Pilgrim's secretary, she is in charge of the office and custodial. She lives in Grantsburg with her husband and mother. She has three kids and a granddaughter named Ember. 


    Office Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm

    Phone: 715-327-8012

    Email: pilgrimfredericlutheran@gmail.com

  • bethany president

    Rick Kosloski was voted president by the Bethany Council to work side-by-side with the pastor and staff. 


    Council Meets 2nd Tuesday of the Month

    Phone: ‭(715) 529-0037‬

    Email: rkosloski@me.com

  • pilgrim president

    Rhoda Jensen was voted president by the Pilgrim Council to work side-by-side with the pastor and staff. 


    Council Meets 3rd Monday of the Month

    Phone: ‭(715) 566-1880

    Email: rsjensen@lakeland.ws

  • christina white, parish music coordinator and organist

    Office administrator at St. Croix Schools and super mom, Christina is the parish music coordinator and organist. 

    Email: christina.cariveau@gmail.com

  • CINDY JOHNSON, bethany sunday school superintendent

    Retired elementary teacher and substitute, Cindy was born and raised in Siren and loves being close to her two adult daughters and grandchildren. Cindy has worn many hats throughout the years, but she has primarily served as the Sunday School director. She assembles amazing programs like VBS, pageants, and youth projects. 

    Email: rcjohnson@sirentel.net

  • lisa jensen, pilgrim sunday school superintendent

    Child Care Director at Roots and Branches at Frederic Schools since 1996 and mother of 5, Lisa plays a vital role in the Frederic community and within Pilgrim. She grew up in Clam Falls and graduated from Frederic. Lisa has served Pilgrim in many ways, but to name a few: all things youth, custodial, maintenance, council member, and server.   

    Email: jensenl@frederic.k12.wi.us