Passionate about the Gospel, Pastor Pam loves to preach, teach and engage in ministry in many ways. She loves to collaborate with volunteers, staff and colleagues to share God’s Good News in ordinary and extraordinary ways. She is excited about the collaborative ministry of working with seven other ELCA congregations through Wildfire Ministries. In addition, she serves as a Police Chaplain for the Robbinsdale, Crystal and New Hope communities.

Pastor Pam graduated from St. Olaf college in Northfield and Luther Seminary in St. Paul. She loves to learn and to help others learn. She has walked with seminary students through the Candidacy program of the Minneapolis Area Synod and continues to help prepare students for public ministry by supervising pastoral interns. In addition, Pastor Pam serves as the Dean of the NW Hennepin Conference and as the chair of the deans of the Minneapolis Area Synod.

When not preaching, teaching or leading ministry, Pastor Pam loves backpacking in the wilderness with her family, exploring other countries and cultures and also taking a walk in her neighborhood. She also loves to snuggle up with good book by the fire, go out to the theater and spend time with friends and family.

Vicar Karen is the intern pastor at Faith-Lilac Way and will be with the congregation as part of her internship until the end of August 2023. She graduated from Valley City State University in 1988 with a degree in science education. Vicar Karen taught high school science for seven years before studying biochemistry and cell and molecular biology at NDSU, after which she began a twenty-year research career, most of which she spent in cardiovascular research at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Karen enrolled in Luther Seminary in the fall of 2020 to pursue her M. Div and a calling to pastoral ministry in Word and Sacrament. Her internship at Faith-Lilac Way is the final step in this journey. She will graduate on May 26, 2024. Karen is passionate about sharing the Gospel, stewardship of the earth, and helping people to live as faithful disciples of Christ.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys gardening (with vegetables and native wildflowers) and caring for her numerous pets, as well as camping, hiking other outdoor activities with her family in the summer months. During the winter, she keeps busy with crocheting and other crafts, writing poetry and playing board games with her family whenever they get together.

Ann Marie Skoglund-Anderson, began as the Organist/Accompanist at Faith-Lilac Way in October 2014. In 2022 she took on the dual role of Music Director and Organist/Accompanist. Ann loves this community’s commitment to service and worship. 

Her first piano teacher was her grandma who instilled in her the foundation for a lifetime of learning keyboard skills and a love for music ministry. Being a part of leading worship and using music to bring glory and honor to God is a great joy in Ann Marie’s life. She received a Bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN and a Master’s of Music from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. 

Ann Marie grew up in Japan and in Chicago, and after a brief time in Wisconsin and Florida has made her home in the beautiful state of Minnesota. She loves to spend time with her husband, children and two granddaughters. She also enjoys good books, beautiful yarn and a great cup of coffee.

Communications Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

Sue Ferkingstad as our Communications Coordinator / Administrative Assistant. As Communications Coordinator, Sue is responsible the production of both digital media (website maintenance, social media updates, email correspondence) and print media (bulletins, newsletters, mailings). Office administration skills include welcoming, engaging and supporting the work of volunteers, staff and clergy as well as administrative duties.

Sue has been a member of FLW for over 20 years, enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir, leading our involvement in Cherish All Children’s Annual 5K, and lending a hand at church wherever and whenever she can. She loves to cook, entertain, create hand-crafted greeting cards, paint, and walk her dog Louie! Sue can be reached at office@faithlilacway.org.

Ann Nowak is the Wedding Coordinator and Financial Volunteer. As the Wedding Coordinator, Ann assists with advance planning of the wedding ceremony, conducting the wedding rehearsal, and coordinating/overseeing the activities of the wedding day to provide meaningful and pleasant experiences for all who come to be married at our church.

As a Financial Volunteer, she documents all monetary contributions and provides quarterly and annual statements for our parishioners.

She is a lifelong member of FLW and love’s FLW. She enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir and volunteering wherever she’s needed. Outside of church, she loves spending time with her 9 grandchildren and camping. You can reach her at 763-569-0912 – home number. amontecar@yahoo.com – personal email address.

Council

Linda Fernelius, President & Congregational Life & WELCA

Larry Kuder, Vice President & Property

Paula Lindgren, Treasurer

Debbie Overman, Secretary & Congregational Life

Jeananne Aanerud, Worship & Music

Sandy Hanneman, Stewardship

Sue Ferkingstad, Community Connections

Clinton Hughes, Community Connections

Lydia Foster, Youth Committee

CONTACT US

Faith Lilac Way Lutheran Church
5530 N 42nd Avenue
Robbinsdale, MN 55422

Phone: 763.537.4523
Fax: 763.537.4524

Located on Welcome Avenue in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, we are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and we'd like to welcome you to join us in worship.