Get to know the people who help make our congregation a welcoming and caring place.
Our pastor, music director, and administrative assistant serve our congregation and the wider community. To learn more about our lay leadership, visit the Council & Committees page.
Pastor Chris
Reverend Chris Dion is Faith Lutheran’s first pastor. She helped bring three congregations together to form one church. By honoring their traditions, she has helped Faith find new ways to worship, serve, and connect with the community. Her ministry focuses on sharing God’s love and building relationships.
After earning a B.A. in psychobiology from Mount Holyoke College, Pastor Chris received her Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg in 2004. Since then, she has served several area Lutheran churches as a pastor, transitional pastor, and consultant.
Today, she enjoys finding new ways to worship and serve in a changing world. She also values relationships across generations, connections with people of different faiths, and social justice.
Pastor Chris lives in East Granby in a lively, multi-generational household with several pets. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and making memories with family.
Most of all, whether you are a longtime member or visiting Faith for the first time, Pastor Chris welcomes the chance to connect in person, by phone, or on Zoom.
Get in touch with Pastor Chris through our Contact Us page.
Music Director
Eun Joo Lee (Ms. Lee) serves as Music Director at Faith Lutheran Church, where she leads both the bell choir and the voice choir, which meets on Tuesday evenings.
Originally from South Korea, she began studying piano at age six and earned her bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Pusan National University. She continued her musical education in the United States, earning a Master of Music and Artist Diploma from the State University of New York at Purchase, as well as a Graduate Professional Diploma from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford.
An accomplished pianist and collaborative musician, Ms. Lee has performed widely in the United States and Korea. In addition to her ministry at Faith Lutheran, she serves as a choir pianist for the Connecticut College Choir, teaches piano, and is an active member of the Hartford Musical Club.
We are grateful for Ms. Lee’s musical gifts and dedication, which enrich our worship and bring our congregation together through music.
Administrative Assistant
Karen Alers is a Bristol resident and a graduate of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). She earned her bachelor’s degree in business marketing. In addition to other duties, Karen helps keep the church running smoothly by updating the website and making sure weekly bulletins and announcements reach everyone.
Beyond her work at Faith Lutheran, Karen is a co-owner of United Rhythms Dance Studio in Meriden. There, she teaches many styles of dance to children and adults of all skill levels.
At Faith Lutheran, Karen enjoys being part of the church community. She is available at the church office Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can call 860-583-5809 or reach out via our contact page.