Church Council
Executive Council Todd Vallie, President Krisitn DeLellis, Vice President Matt Weber, Treasurer Steve Leifsen, Youth Advisor Beth Brooks, Communications/ Secretary Karen Gustafson, Lay Ministry John Johnson, Property Appointed Positions Donna Porter, Fellowship Mary Rose Sprague, Financial Secretary read more →
Kyle Merkle, Pastor
Pastor Kyle Merkle is originally from Michigan and most recently served as Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill in Brenham, TX. A graduate of Western Michigan University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Pr. Kyle is passionate about loving God and neighbor by empowering and equipping all to participate in our life and.. read more →
Our Beliefs
We are a grace filled community committed to celebrating Jesus and serving the community. We believe in God the Creator, Jesus our Savior and Lord, and the Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus died for the sins of all and His resurrection brings Life to all who believe. We focus on the Grace of God, which.. read more →
Our History
Historical Dates At Celebration Lutheran Church In 1979, Peace Lutheran of Puyallup gave 4.9 acres on South Hill to the American Lutheran Church, ALC, (which merged to become the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), in 1988) to help facilitate a new Lutheran congregation. September 1980, Rev. George Larson was called as the Mission Development.. read more →
Nathan Himes, Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Nathan was born and raised in Auburn, Washington. He has his Bachelors in Fine Arts from Pacific Lutheran University. Nathan came to Celebration in the fall of 2017, having served four years as volunteer youth director in Auburn. In the summer of 2018 he completed a four-year youth ministry training course, earning the designation of an.. read more →
