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    Portage Lake United Church - Biographies


 
Pastor: Cynthia Method

Cindy Method and her husband moved to Hancock in January, 2009. She was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2000. Since then she completed one interim and spent six years at a congregation in Indianapolis, IN. Retirement and semi-retirement beckoned, triggering the move to Houghton-Hancock.

Husband, Pete, a Chemist/Toxicologist, intends to continue to use his professional skills. Pastor Cindy began her ministry at Portage Lake United Church on April 13, 2009 where she serves part time. Meanwhile they both hope to “get in shape” for the many opportunities to enjoy the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.

 
 
Minister of Music: Ole Kristensen

Ole Kristensen joined the PLUC in 1995 as its Minister of Music. In that capacity, he oversees the music program and also serves as organist and pianist.

An active member of the American Choral Director's Association, he has been a musician almost all his life, starting organ and piano lessons at age 6 in his native Denmark. While pursuing B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication, he minored in history and music (voice performance) at California State University, Los Angeles. Mr. Kristensen has also attended numerous worship/music/conducting workshops at St. Olaf College, MN, and completed Ph.D. requirements in Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to his responsibilities at PLUC, he is Director of the Keweenaw Ecumenical Choir, photographer, graphic artist, Web designer and computer technician.

Prior to his position at PLUC, Ole was Assistant Professor of Communication at Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN, and V.P. for Human Resources at hospitals in Hinsdale, IL, Battle Creek, MI and Calumet, MI.

His interests include spending time with his sons, vocal productions, photography, graphic arts, web design and computers.

A vegetarian, he is committed to human and animal rights causes. The Kristensen family cares for two dogs n their home in Trap Rock Valley, as well as numerous birds (outdoors!) along with the “necessary” assortment of squirrels, chipmunks, wild turkeys, deer and an occasional bear.

Personal Web site: www.kristensen.us

 

 

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09/28/2011