About our church
Keizer Clear Lake United Methodist Church is a family of caring Christians who want their bright light of faith to shine in the community and world. We are a welcoming and relaxed group of believers, open to all who want to learn more about the life of Jesus. We invite you to join us for worship and fellowship each Sunday morning.
Our Church Vision Our vision is to be a Christian community that welcomes all people, celebrates and proclaims God's love, develops followers of Jesus Christ and serves our community and the world. The United Methodist Church is a 12.3-million-strong global church that opens hearts, minds and doors through active engagement with our world. Read more about the church’s mission statement. John Wesley and the early Methodists placed a primary emphasis on Christian living and in putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today. Open Door Churches
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Keizer Clear Lake UMC
7920 Wheatland Rd N, Salem, OR 97303 503-393-2402 Office Hours Due to the Pandemic, Office Hours vary. Please email or call for information. kclumc.office@gmail.com |
Our Pastoral Staff
Pastor John Fleming leads the Pastoral Team for the Open Door Churches (ODC) of Salem-Keizer
and provides guidance and support for the Administrative Leadership of Salem First and the other
congregations of the ODC collaborative. Pastor John is part of leading the spiritual life of FUMC,
offering leadership in worship, including weekly preaching, and offering devotionals, blogs, and
other forms of spiritual guidance in digital formats.
A recent transplant to Oregon from North Texas, Pastor John enjoys many kinds of outdoor pursuits,
especially hiking, exploring new places, and golf. Music is an important part of John’s life and he has
been a live performer and composer of Folk/Americana for about the past 15 years. John has been
married to his wife, Rona, for 26 years and they have two adult daughters—and two adorable dogs,
Buddy and Mia. You can contact John by email at: pastorjohn@opendoorchurches.org
and provides guidance and support for the Administrative Leadership of Salem First and the other
congregations of the ODC collaborative. Pastor John is part of leading the spiritual life of FUMC,
offering leadership in worship, including weekly preaching, and offering devotionals, blogs, and
other forms of spiritual guidance in digital formats.
A recent transplant to Oregon from North Texas, Pastor John enjoys many kinds of outdoor pursuits,
especially hiking, exploring new places, and golf. Music is an important part of John’s life and he has
been a live performer and composer of Folk/Americana for about the past 15 years. John has been
married to his wife, Rona, for 26 years and they have two adult daughters—and two adorable dogs,
Buddy and Mia. You can contact John by email at: pastorjohn@opendoorchurches.org
Pastor Alyssa Baker is a member of the Open Door Churches pastoral team who coordinates worship and leads the young adult group. Pastor Alyssa is passionate about creating spaces for all of God's children to connect with God.
Alyssa grew up in Albany, OR and after high school attended Western Oregon University earning a degree in business and psychology. After college, she attend Boston University School of Theology where she earned her Masters of Divinity degree in 2016.
Pastor Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family and working on projects with her Papa. Together Alyssa and her Papa find items at garage sales and spend time giving them new life or new purpose. Alyssa has a dog named Wesley who brings love and joy to each day. You can contact Alyssa by email at: pastoralyssa@opendoorchurches.org
Alyssa grew up in Albany, OR and after high school attended Western Oregon University earning a degree in business and psychology. After college, she attend Boston University School of Theology where she earned her Masters of Divinity degree in 2016.
Pastor Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family and working on projects with her Papa. Together Alyssa and her Papa find items at garage sales and spend time giving them new life or new purpose. Alyssa has a dog named Wesley who brings love and joy to each day. You can contact Alyssa by email at: pastoralyssa@opendoorchurches.org
Pastor Kalina Seluvaia Malua Katoa focuses on congregational care. She is an immigrant from the island of Tonga, commonly known, the Friendly Islands (South Pacific Islands). She came here in March 1983 and resided in the city of Tigard, Oregon. She became a member of the Tigard United Methodist Church in 1988. She is married with six children and seven grandchildren.
She went to Sylvania Community College, Portland State University, and graduated from Iliff School of Theology, Denver. She did her internship in children’s ministry in Bethany United Methodist Church, Denver, Colorado, and received her MDiv., in Spring 2013. She likes to read, DIY (Do it yourself project), music and dancing. You can reach Kalina
at pastorkalina@opendoorchurches.org
She went to Sylvania Community College, Portland State University, and graduated from Iliff School of Theology, Denver. She did her internship in children’s ministry in Bethany United Methodist Church, Denver, Colorado, and received her MDiv., in Spring 2013. She likes to read, DIY (Do it yourself project), music and dancing. You can reach Kalina
at pastorkalina@opendoorchurches.org
Office Manager - Vicki DeVol
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Vicki DeVol is the Office Manager at Keizer Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Vicki is new to Clear Lake but has worked as a church communications and office manager for four years. She has lived in Salem for 6 years and is a California transplant. She lives with her husband, Norm (a private voice teacher) and two pups (Harper and Lottie.) As a third career, Vicki brings a wide background of experience to the church from previous lives in Corporate America, as a private trust manager and graphic arts design as a small business owner. You can reach Vicki at kclumc.office@gmail.com
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