A progressive faith community
STAFF
Pastor
Pastor Joel Langholz
(he/him/his)
Pastor Joel spent much of his youth on the beach in Florida but has called Washington home for over 20 years. He holds an M.Div from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California. Joel has been spiritually shaped by the writings of theologian Paul Tillich as well as the music of U2 and Radiohead. When he is not involved in ministry, he loves spending time with his wife Becky and their two children. He enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and spinning records. Prior to his ordination in the ELCA , Pastor Joel worked in a number of capacities, including as a Studio Assistant for glass artist Dale Chihuly, as a wilderness contractor in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, and as a cook. In addition to serving as Campus Pastor for LCM at WWU, Joel serves as pastor of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on the south side of Bellingham.
Student Coordinators
David Reeder
he/him/his
David has lived in the Pacific Northwest his entire life, and is in his third year studying marketing and international business at WWU. He recently returned from a study abroad trip to South Korea where he studied at Yonsei University in Seoul. He has attended LCM for 3 years, and this is his first year as a coordinator. In his free time he enjoys cooking, traveling, and enjoying Bellingham's great outdoors. He enjoys LCM for the inclusive community and close friendships formed through the organization.
Stina Rude
she/her/hers
Stina grew up in Maple Valley, Washington. She loves exploring the outdoors including skiing, backpacking, hiking, canoeing and swimming. The outdoors have always been a source of connection to community, god and a calming space. She also enjoys reading, doing puzzles, and watching a good show in her free time. This is her 2nd year as a part of LCM and her 1st year as a coordinator. She has appreciated how LCM has helped her grow in her faith as well as become more connected to her queer identity. This campus ministry has been so affirming in all areas of her identity and helped her find a great community at WWU.