OUR STAFF
Pastor Rachael Keefe
Rachael was called to be the pastor of Living Table in 2015. She and her wife, Erika, came from New England and settled in West St. Paul. They share their home with their cat, Sophie, and their dog, Morgan. In addition to being a pastor, Rachael is also an author, an artist, and an advocate for mental health. Erika is also ordained in the UCC, though she is currently a PhD student in sociology at the University of Minnesota. She is also a professor and continues to teach community psychology for UMass, Lowell.
Rachael is also a student at St. Catherine's University working toward a graduate certificate in spiritual direction. She will begin teaching at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in the summer of 2021. She is excited by the new opportunities for ministry that continue to unfold in and around the Living Table community.
Rachael is also an artist and poet. Prior to pandemic you may have found her painting somewhere along the Mississippi. Now she paints mostly in her backyard, weather permitting. When the weather is warmer you may spot her enjoying her new kayaking hobby. Her favorite kayaking trip last summer was putting in at Fort Snelling on the Minnesota and paddling down to get out at Harriet Island, where Erika and Morgan waited to give her a ride home.
You can find out more about Rachael by visiting her website, http://beachtheology.com/
Rachael was called to be the pastor of Living Table in 2015. She and her wife, Erika, came from New England and settled in West St. Paul. They share their home with their cat, Sophie, and their dog, Morgan. In addition to being a pastor, Rachael is also an author, an artist, and an advocate for mental health. Erika is also ordained in the UCC, though she is currently a PhD student in sociology at the University of Minnesota. She is also a professor and continues to teach community psychology for UMass, Lowell.
Rachael is also a student at St. Catherine's University working toward a graduate certificate in spiritual direction. She will begin teaching at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in the summer of 2021. She is excited by the new opportunities for ministry that continue to unfold in and around the Living Table community.
Rachael is also an artist and poet. Prior to pandemic you may have found her painting somewhere along the Mississippi. Now she paints mostly in her backyard, weather permitting. When the weather is warmer you may spot her enjoying her new kayaking hobby. Her favorite kayaking trip last summer was putting in at Fort Snelling on the Minnesota and paddling down to get out at Harriet Island, where Erika and Morgan waited to give her a ride home.
You can find out more about Rachael by visiting her website, http://beachtheology.com/
Kevin Werner Hohlstein, Minister of Music
Kevin joined the Living Table UCC team in February of 2017.
Before moving to the Twin Cities, Kevin completed a BA in music at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and while in school had the opportunity to work with the Eau Claire Children’s Theater and Fanny Hill Dinner Theater. Calling the Twin Cities home since 1995, he has worked as a performer, choreographer, and director with many theater companies across the Twin Cities metro and in western Wisconsin. He was also able to create a number of shows and is proud to be one of the creators of Pop Up Musical, a show that had its start at the Fringe Festival in 2012.
As a church musician, Kevin started in high school as church organist in his home church of Lodi, Wisconsin. Jump ahead to the early part of the 2000s, when Kevin was a member of the music ministry at All God’s Children MCC, including being on the praise and worship team. In 2003, he was a part of the album released by the praise and worship team, For God’s Sake.
He is very proud of the 'community-based spiritual exploration’ service, 3V, he created with his husband, Paul, at Unity Minneapolis. This hour-long experience served as an alternative service for the members of the Unity community from September 2012 through July 2014.
In addition to being a member of the voice faculty at McNally Smith College of Music and director of the Musical Theater Ensemble, he teaches voice out of his home studio and is proud to be a founding member of the Twin Cities Cabaret Artists Network (TCCAN).
Kevin joined the Living Table UCC team in February of 2017.
Before moving to the Twin Cities, Kevin completed a BA in music at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and while in school had the opportunity to work with the Eau Claire Children’s Theater and Fanny Hill Dinner Theater. Calling the Twin Cities home since 1995, he has worked as a performer, choreographer, and director with many theater companies across the Twin Cities metro and in western Wisconsin. He was also able to create a number of shows and is proud to be one of the creators of Pop Up Musical, a show that had its start at the Fringe Festival in 2012.
As a church musician, Kevin started in high school as church organist in his home church of Lodi, Wisconsin. Jump ahead to the early part of the 2000s, when Kevin was a member of the music ministry at All God’s Children MCC, including being on the praise and worship team. In 2003, he was a part of the album released by the praise and worship team, For God’s Sake.
He is very proud of the 'community-based spiritual exploration’ service, 3V, he created with his husband, Paul, at Unity Minneapolis. This hour-long experience served as an alternative service for the members of the Unity community from September 2012 through July 2014.
In addition to being a member of the voice faculty at McNally Smith College of Music and director of the Musical Theater Ensemble, he teaches voice out of his home studio and is proud to be a founding member of the Twin Cities Cabaret Artists Network (TCCAN).
Sybylla Yeoman Hendrix, Office Manager
Sybylla Yeoman Hendrix has been the office manager for Living Table since the summer of 2010, shortly after her graduation from Gustavus Adolphus College. She uses her BA in English and Classics to produce the bulletin and twice-weekly Table Talk, as well as managing the office and rentals. If you use the contact information from the website, she will be the one you talk to.
Sybylla Yeoman Hendrix has been the office manager for Living Table since the summer of 2010, shortly after her graduation from Gustavus Adolphus College. She uses her BA in English and Classics to produce the bulletin and twice-weekly Table Talk, as well as managing the office and rentals. If you use the contact information from the website, she will be the one you talk to.
