Rev. Dr. Kristin Riegel

Pastor & Head of Staff

Kristin is passionate about building joyful, inclusive communities of faith where all people are welcomed and loved. She loves to share stories over strong cups of coffee. And she is energized by working with others to build a more just and loving world.

Prior to St. Luke, Kristin served churches in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Kansas City, Missouri. In her ministry, Kristin enjoys crafting community gatherings that incorporate storytelling, art, and almost always food. She is passionate about building intergenerational relationships and teaching about God’s liberating love.

In her free time, Kristin enjoys running on local trails, exploring the Twin Cities, and spending time with her spouse, Mark, and her son, Philip.

Interim Director of Music Ministries

Curtis is excited to return to St. Luke after 10 years away and a brief stint in computer programming and consulting. He last served as Music Department Chair and Choir Director at Southwest Christian High School. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of Choral Activities at Crown College, Assistant Choir Director at Bethal University, Director of Music at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, and Assistant Director of Music at Wayzata Community Church. Curtis earned his Master of Music in Choral Studies from the University of Cambridge, where he studied under internationally renowned conductor Stephen Layton (Trinity College, Cambridge), and his Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from Crown College. As a singer, he has performed with the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, the Minnesota Opera, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, and the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale. As a composer, his works have been commissioned and performed by the Harvard Choral Fellows, the Malone University Chorale, the Saint Cloud State Men’s Chorus, the Music Association of Minnetonka, and the Wayzata Symphony. He lives in Northeast Minneapolis with his golden retriever, Cooper. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, eating good food, and walking dogs (not just his own!).

Doug Freeman

Administration & Communications Manager

Doug grew up in New England and relocated to the Twin Cities in 2006 after a sojourn in North Carolina. Shortly after moving to Minnesota, he joined the administrative staff at Plymouth Congregational Church and discovered he is drawn to supporting communities that work to make the world better for all people. He is very pleased to be able to continue that work at St. Luke Presbyterian!

Beyond his time at the office, Doug enjoys singing-acting (often with the Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Company). He loves to travel and explore new places—the photo is from a trip to Iceland in May 2024. The picture also shows his (occasionally used) crafting abilities: the hat is one he knit.

Doug and his partner, Erik, gather regularly with friends for games of all sorts: cards, board games, and Dungeons & Dragons. They live in Plymouth with their young cats, Nutmeg and Zoe, and he will show you far too many pictures of them if you ask!