Pastor Christine Bellefeuille

Pastor Chris is excited about the opportunity to further connect the congregation of Valley of Peace to the community, while helping members grow deeper in their faith. Previously she served as associate pastor at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, Plymouth MN. She started at St. Barnabas in 2001 as pastoral intern and was called as pastor in 2003. Pastor Chris is a graduate of Concordia College-Moorhead ('82) and of Luther Seminary -St. Paul ('03). Chris and her husband, Ted Olson, are residents of Plymouth. They have three children: Maggie (20), Beth (18), and Sam (16).

You may reach me at (763) 588-4611, or by email: cbellefeuille@valleyofpeace.org

Joan Hilden, Parish Secretary

I have served as parish secretary since 1989. I enjoy working with the people of Valley of Peace and supporting the council, committees, organizations, and other staff members in their ministries. My responsibilities include the joy of assisting Pastor Chris in the pastoral care of our members.

You may reach me at 763-588-4611, ext 10, or by e-mail: jhilden@valleyofpeace.org

Bob Gerber, Business Assistant

My responsibilities include paying all the bills and keeping accurate records of all financial transactions. I relate to the Treasurer, the Pastor, and the team responsible for financial administration.

If you need to reach me you may do so through Joan Hilden at VOP 763-588-4611, ext 10 or by email at: accounting@valleyofpeace.org.

Music Staff

Valley of Peace is privileged to have an exceptional staff of professional musicians. Together, they provide the highest quality of classical and creative music for the worship of the congregation. Because of the consistent quality of their musical offerings, you can, with confidence, invite a friend to worship on any Sunday and know they will be enriched and inspired. They also lead choirs of all ages, including young children, older elementary age, a Youth Choir of Jr. & Sr. High age, an adult choir, and a bell choir.

• Paul D. Olson, Music Director
• Debra K. Teske, Associate Music Director and Organist
• Steve Swanson, Accompanist
• Emily Wirth, Children's Choir Director

We can be reached through Joan Hilden, Parish Secretary at VOP 763-588-4611, ext 10.

All God's Children Learning Center Staff

All God's Children Learning Center is an incorporated non-profit program which extends the ministry of Valley of Peace Lutheran Church. Our goal is to offer children a loving, caring environment where they can grow and learn, pray and worship. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence. Our center is licensed for infants through preschoolers, and we are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

What makes us special is our commitment to offering a solid Christian environment in which to learn, and our excellent and loyal staff that is dedicated to the care and teaching of our children.

We would love to tell you more about us! You may contact the school at 763-588-KIDS(5437) or by contacting our director, Barb Mikelson at barb@allgodschildrenlearningcenter.org.

Committees - Volunteer Staff

Valley of Peace ELCA Lutheran Church is blessed with talented, wonderful, committed volunteers. Some of these volunteers are more visible than others; however, without all of them we would cease to exist. Sunday school teachers, technology wizards, choirs, musicians, servers, ushers and greeters are some of the people we see "out in front" on a regular basis.

Please check out the various committee pages and volunteer your time, we are always looking for more help. Send us an email if you would like to help out on a committee or donate your expertise on a service project.

This is the ideal way to meet more people at Valley of Peace and become a part of our great community here.