Leadership - Staff

Pastor LUKE HARRIS-FERREE (they/he)

Rev. Luke Harris-Ferree (they/he) hails from a small town in Western Ohio and has spent time living in Seattle, WA. Since August 2021, Pastor Luke has gratefully served the people of Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Evanston. Ordained the weekend before the COVID-19 lockdown, Pastor Luke is invigorated by exploring new ways to be the church in this ever-changing world. While being a deep skeptic of the institutional church, Pastor Luke remains deeply committed to it. As a good Lutheran pastor, they are committed to reformation and long to see the church reform its structures so that all people can flourish and come to know God without fear of harm or rejection.

Their passions include social justice, soccer (Go Crew!), binge-watching Netflix, and Costco! When not at church, Pastor Luke can be found spending time with their spouse, Kate, and two young children.

(Pastor Luke's sabbath days are Friday and Saturday)

You can email Pr. Luke HERE

MUSIC DIRECTOR: MICHAEL STUTZMAN (he/him)

Michael Stutzman has more than 25 years' experience supporting and leading Lutheran worship from the organ and piano bench. He's worked with congregations in Queens, NY, Norwood Park, IL, and most recently Mount Prospect, IL. His first musical love was "Classical music" (ask him about those quotes sometime if you like), followed soon by jazz, but is deeply committed to bringing a wide variety of musical styles to life in worship. He sees it as a way to embrace and embody the diversity that God creates.

You can email Michael HERE

Parish ADMINISTRAtor: Marie O'Brien (she/her)

Marie O’Brien runs the office at Grace. Her background is in education, having worked in museum outreach, ESL, and violence prevention. She is part of the Green Team at Grace, and has worked at Grace since 2013.

(Marie works Monday, then Wednesday-Friday, starting at 10am)

You can email Marie HERE