CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SALT LAKE CITY
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Pastors & Staff
Christ UMC is led by a combination of pastors, staff, and ministry leaders, as well as council leaders and congregation members.

Pastors

Rev. Russell (Rusty) Butler
Senior Pastor

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I grew up United Methodist in Pierre, South Dakota. My folks were youth workers in the church so I have a special place in my heart for all the people who work with youth! I graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in Business and worked for Standard and Poor’s in Denver for 10 years. I attended the Iliff School of Theology in Denver and received a Master’s of Divinity in 1996. I’ve served in ministry at Arvada UMC, Rocky Ford UMC, and worked for First UMC in Longmont during my seminary years. 
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My theological perspective is strongly influenced by Religious Naturalism, Religious Empiricism, Creation Spirituality, and Process Theology. I have long appreciated the Wesleyan Quadrilateral which emphasized Scripture, Tradition, Experience and Reason as a way of doing theology. While these influences are important to me, I’m convinced that each person is on their own unique spiritual journey. As one of my mentors suggested, “We cannot hitchhike on another’s journey.” We have to chart our own course but we can share our ideas with others and be respectful of their journey.    

Currently I serve on the Board of Directors for Family Promise SLC, District Committee of Ordained Ministry for the Mtn. Sky Conference of the UMC, and have found myself working for the passage of the ERA Amendment in Utah! 

My favorite hobbies are golfing and hiking, and attempting to play guitar.  I have two sons, David & his partner Justine, who currently live in Singapore, and Jared & his wife, DanYelle, who live in Greeley, Colorado.
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Rev. Bruce Kolasch
Pastor of Congregational Care

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This is a picture of Reba and me at Yachats, OR, which is one of our favorite places to be.  Our six grandkids here in Utah make life good! I love serving God’s people at our church through visits, music and the little services we do at Highland Cove and the Wellington.  I enjoy good food and a good glass of red wine.  
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Staff

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Kelly
​Carpenter

Church Administrator

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Sharon Balch

Communications Coordinator

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Maxine Jones
Financial Accountant

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Lita & Vea Ofa
​Facilities Managers

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Alicia Simons & Alicia Griffing
Co-Children's Education Directors
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Patsy Simons
Youth Director

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Barb Jolley
Childcare Coordinator, Tween Flicks Coordinator

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Cornel Faith
Explorer Preschool Director

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Shelby Fisher
Music Director

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Logan Bingham
Chancel Choir Director

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Rick McClure
Worship Musician

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Louis McCracken
Worship Musician

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Katie Lay
The Wesley Bell Ringers Director

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Tony Slinger
Asbury Bell Director

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Desi Jensen
Praise Time Choir Chimes Director, Holy Grounds contact

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Jon & Sarah Lea
Faith on Fire Directors​, MAD Band Directors

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Christ United Methodist Church
Serving ∙ Loving ∙ Caring

2375 East 3300 South, ​Salt Lake City, UT 84109
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(801) 486-5473

Sunday Morning
Worship Schedule


9:00: Adult Sunday School in the Chapel
10:00: Fellowship in the Gym
10:30: Worship in the Sanctuary

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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Pastors & Staff
    • History
    • Art & Collections
  • Sundays
    • What to Expect
    • Sermons & Special Music
  • Ministries & Activities
    • for Children >
      • Virtual Sunday School
      • Vacation Bible School
    • for Youth
    • for Young Adults
    • for Adults
    • for Women
    • Music
    • Scouting
    • Serving, Loving, Caring in the Community
  • Preschool
    • About Explorer Preschool
    • Explorer Classrooms
    • Explorer Tuition
    • Explorer Enrollment
    • Explorer Parent Handbook
    • Explorer Calendar
    • Explorer Summer Camp
    • Contact Explorer Preschool
  • Calendars
    • Events
    • Facility Use
  • Contact
  • Giving
    • Ukraine Assistance
    • Ed and Trudy Duncan Scholarship
  • Search 🔎