Salem Lutheran Church 

Stillwater, OK

Salem Lutheran Church 

Stillwater, OK

Leadership & Staff

Pastoral Call
In Process

Pastor - currently Open

PASTOR
[email protected]
(405) 372-3074 (Church Office)

We thank the Rev. Dr. Dawn Enderwood for her leadership as interim pastor during 2023. She has completed her work at Salem. In the meantime, leadership will be provided by a variety of visiting pastors and members of the congregation. Our Parish Nurse is also available. The Salem office is staffed M-Th from 8 am - 1 pm and Friday from 8 am - 11 am. Please email or leave a phone message at other times.

The Salem Search Committee is working through the Call Process with advisement from the Ark-OK bishop, the Rev. Becca Middeke-Conlin. Members of the committee are Paul Long (chair), Bruce Ackerson, Pat Darlington, Kevin Gerfen, Stephen Haseley, and Maria Moccia Wolff. They welcome your prayers during this important process.

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LISA MURRAY-FRANCIS

OFFICE COORDINATOR
[email protected]
405-372-3074

Lisa will be happy to help you with questions about Salem. The entrance from the Duck Street parking lot is the closest entrance to her office.
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ELIZABETH ALBRIGHT

CHOIR DIRECTOR

Dr. Albright has directed the Salem Choir since 2007, often lending us her remarkable soprano voice in solo and ensemble as well. She has an undergraduate degree in music performance and a PhD in Education, both from OSU. She would love to talk to you about singing! 

Typically the choir practices on Wednesdays at 7 pm. During the Advent & Lenten seasons, choir meets at 7:30 pm following the  Wednesday evening service.
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KRYSTAL HENNESSEY

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST

Krystal is an accomplished teacher, accompanist and musician, serving as organist/pianist and Director of Music at Salem since 1985. She is wonderfully adept at leading the congregation in worship through the music.
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CINDY PENNIE

BSN, RN, PARISH NURSE
[email protected]

Cindy Pennie serves the Salem community as our Parish Nurse. As such she provides comfort and prayer for members who are ailing and assistance to those who need advice about seeking medical attention or someone to accompany them to doctors’ appointments. She does blood pressure checks and provides general health/medical information to the congregation. She does not provide medical treatment. We are thankful for her love and care for our members and for the experience that comes from many years of nursing at Stillwater Medical Center. She is retired from SMC and volunteers with the Red Cross. She has also led Medical Mission Trips to Tanzania for many years.
Jared Smith~ Campus Ministry Peer Minister
Olie Weaver ~ Media Specialist

Church Council 2023-24

Pam Talley ~ President
Elaine Ackerson ~ Vice President / Mutual Ministry
Scott Wolff ~ Treasurer
Barbara Bliss ~ Council Secretary
Mary Jo Lanier ~ Liaison to Service Ministry and Kitchen Oversight 
Matthew Schmidt - Youth

Additional Leadership
Michelle Ratzlaff ~ Financial Secretary (adjunct to the Council)
Joanna Gipson ~ Worship & Music Chair and Altar Guild Coordinator
Priscilla Gerfen ~ Service Chair
Annette & Rick Cowell ~ Building and Grounds Chairs
Dorothy Johnson - Assisting Ministers Coordinator
Susan Prater ~ Ushers Coordinator
Annette Cowell ~ Greeters Coordinator
Carol Beier - Website Coordinator

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