Our Pastor
Rev. Erik Swanson graduated from San Francisco Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in 1998 and a concentration on Spiritual formation. Upon graduation he was called as a pastor of the Colchester Federated Church in Colchester, CT where he ministered until 2003. He moved to Crookston, MN and was a co-founder of the Minnesota Institute of Contemplation and Healing (MICAH). He has just returned to the parish ministry as pastor of Westhope Presbyterian Church. He has a degree in the art of Spiritual Direction and has spent a year living in and studying sacred community in the ecumenical TAIZE monastery in Taize, France. Rev. Swanson has become a sought after teacher, speaker and retreat leader, teaching at several prominent seminaries, including Princeton, on Spiritual formation and the art of bringing an awareness of the holy to all parts of life.
Erik is thrilled to be married to his amazing wife Lety and thoroughly enjoys his family time together with their three boys. Outside of church and family he loves flyfishing, gardening, woodworking and most activities that are out in nature.
Administrative Assisant
Our office administrator Carol brings a wealth of skill and competence to the office. We are grateful that she is willing to help us manage the occasional craziness of a church office. Thanks Carol!