A Word of Gratitude from Pastor Kelsey Kresse
Kelsey Kresse returned to FELC last weekend as our guest preacher. It was a wonderful time together giving thanks for Kelsey’s ministry among us, and rejoicing in her current call. Kelsey served as the 49th vicar of FELC from August 2019 to June 2020. Pastor Kresse is called as associate pastor of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke, VA, In addition to regular pastoral life, she focuses on youth and college age ministries. She is a 2021 graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, and was ordained by Bishop Leila Ortiz (ELCA Metro DC Synod) on October 9, 2021.
Pastor Kelsey writes:
“Dearly Beloved FELC Members and Friends,
It was my joy and honor to be with you last weekend! It was such a special thing to be in your midst again, to sing with you, and to reflect on our time together two years ago. I cannot thank you enough for this homecoming and for the indelible mark you have left on me and my ministry. My experience at FELC was a special one from the moment I arrived until I left, always planning to be back. The relationships I built, the incredible leadership I witnessed and was welcomed into, and the space to grow that was made for me will always be something I treasure for myself and tell others about. You welcomed me in and then sent me out as prepared as one could possibly be for the journey ahead. You are a community that educates leaders, it is part of your DNA, and you’re really good at it. So, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I love you.
Peace be with you. –Kelsey”
Here is a link to Pastor Kelsey’s Sunday sermon
For continued connection:
The Rev. Kelsey Kresse
1150 North Fayette Street, Unit 2406
Alexandria, VA 22314
