Pastor's Installation

March 22, 2026

Our church family celebrated a joyful and meaningful milestone—the Installation Service for Pastor Jim Oleson. It was a beautiful morning filled with gratitude, hope, and a deep sense of God’s presence as we officially welcomed Pastor Jim and his family into the life and ministry of St. Paul UCC.

We are truly grateful for the gifts they bring, the compassion they share, and the spirit of renewal they have already sparked within our congregation. Their presence is a blessing, and we are thankful to walk this next chapter of faith together.

Pastor Jim’s message centered on Ezekiel 37:1–14, the powerful vision of the valley of dry bones. With the question, “Can these old bones live?”, we were reminded that God continues to breathe life into places that feel weary, forgotten, or worn down. Today’s service echoed that promise—God is still restoring, still renewing, still calling us forward with hope.

As we celebrate this installation, we look ahead with joy and anticipation for all that God will do in and through our church family.

We are so glad Pastor Jim and his family are here with us.