Taryn Montgomery Pastor Pastor Taryn Montgomery started at Chisago Lake Lutheran in August 2018. Previously, she served Bread of Life Lutheran Church in Minot, ND for 7 years. Taryn is originally from central Illinois. She is a graduate of Texas Lutheran University and The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (now United Theological Seminary). Her ministry experience includes stints in Washington DC with Lutheran Volunteer Corps, a year in Nairobi, Kenya with the ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program, and her seminary internship in Bratislava, Slovakia. Pastor Taryn has a heart for Christian stewardship and loves the work of raising up leaders in the church. She understands her roles of pastor, spouse, mother, and servant of God as a living, breathing expression of her faith. She is married to Christoph Schmidt, also an ELCA pastor. Together they enjoy spending time with family, traveling, and anything outdoors. They are the proud parents of three delightful children who keep them constantly on their toes! |
Stacy Johnson Children, Youth & Family Coordinator Stacy has served as the Children, Youth & Family Ministry Coordinator since 2016. A graduate of Luther Seminary, Stacy has over 20 years of experience in youth and family ministry. Prior to Chisago Lake, Stacy served a congregation in Nisswa, MN. In her spare time Stacy enjoys spending time outdoors, especially in winter! She is the proud mother of her daughter Linnea. |
Lousie Angrimson Office Manager Originally from western Minnesota, Louise and her husband have called the Chisago Lakes area home for over 20 years. Previously, she was a Marine Corps spouse for 22 years, stationed in MN, CA, NC, SC, and Japan. Louise and her husband Wayne have been married 41 years, and have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Her grandkids are the light of her life. Louise has been a familiar face in the office at Chisago Lake Lutheran for 22 years. In her free time she enjoys reading, walking, gardening, and camping. |
Julie Riemer Director of Music Ministry Julie Riemer is from Osceola, WI and has gifts in both traditional and contemporary styles of music. Julie has served as the accompanist for the now merged congregations of Milltown Lutheran and Fristad Lutheran churches in Wisconsin, as well as Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. She has led adult and children’s choirs, organized special ensembles, and is passionate about the communal experience of music within worship. In her ‘day job’ Julie runs her own business as a financial advisor with LPL Financial. She has been active in the River Valley Swim Club, Chisago and Festival Theatre, St Croix Falls. She and her husband have two grown children |
Bev Sandgren Finacial Secretary Originally from Watertown, MN, Bev was raised on a dairy farm. She is a graduate of Mankato State with a degree in home economics. Bev has worked previously in the Chisago Lakes school district, and with her husband's business in the area of accounting. Interesting fact - Bev's great grandparents are buried in Glader Cemetery and were members of CLLC. |
Stephanie Wendel Church accountant A native of Almelund, MN, Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from North Dakota State University. She has served as the accountant at Chisago Lake Lutheran for three years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys. Together, they love camping and boating. Stephanie is also a fantastic quilter and has an eye for detail! |
Bob O'Neil Facilities Manager We are excited to welcome Bob O'Neil to CLLC as our new Facilities Manager! A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Bob comes to us with 10 years' experience serving in the US Navy, a background in industrial engineering, project management, and business administration, and currently owns and operates his own handy-man business in retirement. He lives in historic Center City with his wife of 47 years and is a member of the Center City Historic Preservation Commission, Saint Croix Valley Orchestra, and Saint Croix Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. He and his wife have 3 grown children. In his spare time, Bob enjoys hiking, fishing, golfing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. We are grateful for his wealth of experience! |
