Christ Lutheran Church

Julia Rademacher

Our Pastor

Pastor Julia Rademacher began her ministry with Christ Lutheran in October of 2017 as interim pastor and was officially called in May of 2019. She has served as an ordained pastor in the Central Southern Illinois Synod since 2003, having served two other congregations prior to her call at CLC: Saint Matthew, Urbana and St. John’s, Bloomington. 

A native of Fargo, ND, Pastor Julia graduated in 1999 with her B.A. at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and then went on to Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA where she received her Master in Divinity in 2003.  Pastor Julia is married to Brad and they have two marvelous children, Abbey and Caleb. Their family resides in Bloomington, allowing Brad to continue in his vocation as a Product Agronomist with Corteva Agriscience. 

Pastor Julia loves being a pastor and continues to be blessed serving the amazing people of Christ Lutheran. They even put up with her love of the Minnesota Vikings, corny jokes and crazy VBS shenanigans. She also feels very passionately about God’s love for all people and living out her favorite bible verse: “What does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

DIANA MEYER

PRESIDENT

Diana and her husband Martin joined Christ Lutheran Church shortly after moving to Monticello in 1996. It didn’t take long to feel like an integral part of the CLC family as their two children, Philip and Melissa, participated in Sunday school, vacation Bible school, confirmation, mission trips, and are multi-year alumni of Sugar Creek Bible Camp. Over the years, both Martin and Diana have served in various ministry and council leadership positions. Firmly believing the Lord works in a myriad of ways, blessing every one of us with unique talents and gifts, Diana says, “What a blessing to worship and work together in His name!”

Diana is a retired fourth grade teacher, eagerly anticipating Martin’s retirement from Farm Credit Illinois at the end of August 2022. They love to travel, so along with regular trips to Milwaukee to visit Melissa and Philip, his wife Katie, and grandsons, 4-year-old Henry and 2-year-old Jackson, they are often on the go around the country and internationally. “It’s such a joy to experience God’s wonder no matter where we are!”!

Elaine Stevens

Office Manager

Elaine and her family have been members of Christ Lutheran Church since their youngest child’s baptism at CLC in 2017. Elaine grew up in an ELCA Lutheran family and attended a Lutheran school from preschool until 7th grade.  She, her husband Sean, and their 3 children, Austin, Riley and Connor, reside in rural Monticello where they enjoy living near the Sangamon River and the wildlife they spy from their back yard. 

Their family stays busy with their numerous activities including scouting, where Sean and Elaine both serve as adult leaders. The whole family also enjoys musical extracurriculars with their oldest, Austin, in HS marching and jazz bands and high school choirs, their middle child, Riley, just starting band band, and all 3 playing piano. Their musical talents translate into church contributions with Elaine, Sean, and Austin providing brass music for special services and Elaine and Austin in the church choir. 

Elaine also serves as the church’s Faith and Family Coordinator, Bell Choir director, and instrumental music coordinator.  Before working for Christ Lutheran, Elaine would serve as a free lance web designer for local groups and small businesses and spend her free time volunteering for animal rescue transports. When she’s not musically or technologically serving the community, Elaine and her family enjoy camping and hiking together.

It takes many hearts and helping hands to make our church as amazing as it is. Additional support staff are:

ORGANISTS –  Tiana Montgomery
Marsha Kletz

Janitorial Services –  JOYCE BLUHM

MINISTERS –  ALL OF US!!!