Pastor Gregory C. Moser
Born 1964 Jamestown, ND
Education
1983 Graduate of Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids, MN
1987 Graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN
1991 Graduate of Lutheran School of Theology of Chicago, Chicago,
IL
1991 Ordained, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
2004 Graduate of the United States Army Chaplain Center and School,
Fort Jackson, SC
Community Service
1999-2000 Battalion Chaplain, South Dakota Army National Guard
1999-2005 Augsburg Fortress Publish Board of Trustees
2000-2005 Battalion Chaplin, Illinois Army National Guard
2005-Present Brigade Chaplin, Illinois Army National Guard
Ministerial Service
1991-1994 Associate Pastor, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Ingleside, IL
1994-2000 Associate Pastor, First Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD
2000-2004 United in Faith Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL - Co-Pastor
2005 United in Faith Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL - Pastor
"Each day I experience great joy and meaning while serving as the pastor of United in Faith. The Northwest Side of Chicago ia a changing and dynamic area of the city. The challenges facing families and seniors are many and difficult. What a community of faith can offer to individuals and families is a place of community and connection. This place boldly offers a vision and a set of values to guide all people through life's journey.
God is with us and I know that God is with you to!"
Born 1972 Iowa City, IA
Education
1990-1994 Graduate of Oklahoma State University, B.A. Music, OK
1994-1996Graduate of Oklahoma State University, B.M.E. Music
Education, OK
1998-1999 Luther Seminary
2006-2007 Lutheran School of Theology of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Community Service
1990-Current Private music teacher - piano and oboe1997-1998 Taught General Music, K-8, Pawnee Elementary School, Pawnee, OK
2000-2007 Accredited Lactation Counselor
2002-2005 Certified Doula (professional Labor/Birth assistant)
2004-2005 K-6 Music Teacher, Live Oak Classical School, Waco, TX
Ministerial Service
1989-2005 Various service positions in OK and TX2005 Clinical Pastoral Education, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Waco, TX
2006-2007 Seminary Field Education, Bethany Lutheran, Chicago, IL
2007-2008 Intern, United in Faith Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL
My favorite miracle of Jesus is the raising of Jairus' daughter in Mark 5:
"While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader's house to say, "Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?" But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, "Do not fear, only believe."
This passage speaks to me when I am faced with situations that seem hopeless, or problems that I just can't solve on my own. The words and actions of Jesus in Mark 5 remind me that we are not to be afraid. When all seems hopeless, we can hope in Jesus Christ and his saving grace. In those moments when I'm weighed down with fear and unbelief, Jesus seems to be speaking directly to me: "Talitha Cum! Little girl, get up!"
Dana smiles at you both in person and over the phone. She is the one behind the pleasant voice that greets you whenever you contact our church office. She has served as United in Faith's Office Manager since 2005.
Josiah is our organist for the traditional service and choir director. He is currently working toward a degree in Theology and Christian Ministry. If you are interested in participating in a choir, Josiah is the one to see.
Richard is our pianist for the contemporary service and accompanies the choirs. He has an extensive history of cross-denominational experience as accompanist, organist, soloist, voice instructor and director. We welcome Richard to our church family.