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