Summer Week Five

Summer Week Five, July 7-13: The Summer Program at Holden Village includes opportunities for learning, relaxation, and fun for all ages. From bowling and backpacking to weaving and worship, there is something for everyone. You can learn more about the variety of things to do here.

 

Shauna Hannan

The Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan is Professor of Homiletics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Hannan received her Ph.D. in Practical Theology (Homiletics) from Princeton Theological Seminary. She is the author of The Peoples’ Sermon: Preaching as a Ministry of the Whole Congregation (Fortress, 2021) and co-editor of Eco-Lutheranism: Lutheran Perspectives on Ecology. Her other published work can be found in Word & World, Dialog, Currents in Theology and Mission, Journal of Lutheran Ethics, The Christian Century, New Proclamation, Sundays & Seasons and on workingpreacher.org. She recently received a Certificate in Creative Writing from the University of California Berkeley Extension and is currently co-authoring a book with a filmmaker that focuses on how the craft of filmmaking can serve the craft of preaching. Hannan has been an ordained pastor in the ELCA since 1998.

 

 

Elizabeth Braaten Palmieri

Elizabeth Braaten Palmieri is a director, actor, writer, arts facilitator, and arts collaborator based in Columbia, Missouri. She is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of GreenHouse Theatre Project. Her work focuses on physical theatre in site-specific spaces, devising new projects, adapting and reviving classic work, and collaborating with artists in all mediums to create visceral, innovative performances. Her work has taken her across the globe from her home base in Missouri with the True/False Film Festival to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and beyond. She has taught and directed at Stephens College, Westminster College, Missouri Valley College, and travels internationally teaching masterclasses for the ‘Physical Actor’. For her artistic and entrepreneurial spirit, she was awarded a Columbia Business Times award in 2015. She holds a degree in Theatre from St. Olaf College.

 

 

 

 Annemarie Russell

Annemarie Russell is a teacher, songwriter, performer, and avid gardener who loves helping students of all ages find their voices through story sharing, listening, and writing. During seven years as a professor at a small Lutheran College, Annemarie was trained in vocational formation and became a practitioner of embodied spiritual development. She currently lives in Everett, Washington, with her spouse and three children, where she spends her days teaching teenagers in a public high school to think critically, write honestly, and live into their best selves.

 

 

 

 

 

Erik Samuelson

Erik Samuelson, MDiv, MA, PCC, is a leadership, vocation, transition, and transformation coach who works with individuals, teams, companies, churches, non-profits, and educational institutions. Erik holds the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation and is trained in community organizing, discernment, and clearness practices. As a former college professor and campus pastor, Erik delights in accompanying young adults (and not-so-young adults) as they discover their calling and live into their vocational potential. He is the founder of “Come Alive Coaching” which offers coaching, workshops, practices, and resources to individuals and communities looking to deepen their impact, renew their organization, navigate transition, and develop leaders. Erik lives in Everett, Washington with his wife, two teenage children, and two poodles.

 

 

 

Marie Anne Silwinski

Marie Anne serves as the Senior Director for Building Resilient Communities (BRC) at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Ms. Sliwinski has 20 years of experience working in the non-profit sector, 14 of which are dedicated in international humanitarian and development programs. Marie Anne holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Chicago and currently resides in the Chicago suburb with her husband and two children.

 

 

 

 

 

Nathan Eklund 

Trumpeter Nathan Eklund leads an active schedule as a professional trumpeter and jazz educator. He played lead trumpet and was a featured soloist on the Dafnis Prieto Big Band’s 2018 Grammy-winning album Back To The Sunset. Nathan studied Jazz Performance under the tutelage of Joe Magnarelli, Scott Wendholt, Dave Rogers, and Bud Burridge. He has released five albums as a leader and has recorded as a sideman with numerous artists including Phil Woods, Dafnis Prieto, Roseanna Vitro, and Spyro Gyra. Nathan has also performed with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Mingus Big Band, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Christian McBride Big Band, Phil Woods Festival Orchestra, Ron Carter’s Great Big Band, among others. As an educator, Nathan is an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University, Montclair State University, and Newark Academy and he also teaches privately. He is also the Coordinator of Big Bands at Montclair, NJ’s Jazz House Kids program, directing their nationally renowned Jazz House Big Band.

 

 

 

Steve Wolbrecht

While Steve Wolbrecht’s day job is in IT, his vocation is in music.  He is the lead composer for Zombie Orpheus Entertainment – a film and media company he helped start – and has scored a dozen feature and short films to date.  He routinely serves as a substitute accompanist for Lutheran churches in the Tacoma, WA area, and has been serving as village musician at every opportunity since wintering at Holden from 99-00.  Steve enjoys putting new twists on traditional tunes, adding jazz and modern elements to well-known songs and hymns.

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Pangborn

Ron Pangborn, multi instrumentalist and worship leader, has been an active member of the Detroit musical community for over 50 years. As a drummer, he has performed or recorded with internationally known artists in multiple genres. He is the Music Director of Hope Community Church in Detroit, Michigan and produces podcasts and web content for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. Ron, his wife Pamela and daughter Jules have been coming to Holden for over 20 years as both staff and guests. They are looking forward to introducing their new granddaughter, Esther Rose to the Village!