Rev. David P. Aslesen

Pastor David Aslesen and

Rev. David P. AslesenAs a frequent shopper, David hopes his next appointment is to the chapel at Marshall Field's on State Street in Chicago.Before serving Riverside United Methodist Church, he has served two reconciling congregations.He produced the "Watermarked: Water Quality Report" for General Conference 2004 and was part of the coordinating team for the RMN Sunday worship service.

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David Aslesen is the pastor of a struggling United Methodist Church tucked into the heart of the Republican stronghold of Riverside, Illinois.

Rev. David P. Aslesen serves Grace United Methodist Church in Rockford, IL.He has served in three Reconciling Congregations in Northern Illinois.He is a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network Board of Directors, an uncle of five and artist.Contact him at daslesen@hotmail.com.

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David Aslesen78 Woodside RdRiverside, IL 60546C: 708-447-1760H: 708-447-7424

Rev. David P. Aslesen , pastor

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Rev. David P. Aslesen , pastorThe Rev. David P. Aslesen , a native South Dakotan and an elder in the Northern Illinois Conference , has served the Chicago Temple since August of 2000.He previously served Wheadon UMC in Evanston , IL and Glenview UMC in Glenview , IL. Has taught as adjunct faculty at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary ( G-ETS ) and as a teaching pastor with the University of Chicago Divinity School.Member of the Methodist Federation for Social Action and The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts.Graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Biology/Pre-Med from Dakota Wesleyan University , 1993 , and a MDIV from G-ETS in 1996.

At the Temple , ministerial responsibilities include the Young Adult Ministries program , Stewardship , Reconciling ministries , Strategic Planning , Evangelism , teaching Sunday school and office staff supervision.

Interests include social justice and issues of inclusivity , multisensory worship , Christian education and working with young adults , youth and children.Extracurricular activities include acting and other performing arts , music events of all kinds , exploring the city's great restaurants and attractions.

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Diane is a single mother of two teenaged girls at , Amanda and Emily , and son David at the University of Iowa.

Pastor David Aslesen and the members of Grace United Methodist Church

Pastor David Aslesen and the members of Grace United Methodist Church

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Rev. David P. Aslesen, clergymember of the Northern Illinois Conference, currently serves Riverside UMC.He has previously served two RC's: Wheadon UMC and First UMC/The Chicago Temple.On the board, David represents the Reconciling Ministries Clergy, an extension of RMN.Interests include arts in worship and education, painting, decorating, thrift store treasure hunting, traveling and raquetball.He is a member of MFSA and the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts.He is the uncle to four of the most gorgeous children on planet earth.

Pastor David Aslesen