Pastor Caitlin Trussell called to be Augustana’s Senior Pastor!
With joy and thanksgiving, we announce that Pastor Caitlin Trussell has been called to serve as the Senior Pastor at Augustana Lutheran Church! Bishop Jim Gonia will be present for the festival Liturgy of Installation on Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. in Augustana’s Sanctuary.
We are pleased that 152 voting members attended the special congregational meeting on Sunday, May 5. The vote was 135 yes, 17 no. As Pastor Caitlin begins her ministry as senior pastor, she will be emphasizing strategic mission planning, building a sense of community, administration, and staff leadership, alongside worship, preaching, and pastoral care.
We, together, look to the future of Augustana under Pastor Caitlin’s leadership, as we simultaneously treasure our heritage while we also boldly proclaim the message of God’s love and grace in new and powerful ways.