Staff

Pastor Emily Trubey-Weller

Pastor Emily serves both Augustana Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart, IN. Having grown up in western Ohio, Pastor Emily attended Valparaiso University where she received a BA in Theology. Her education then took her coast-to-coast from earning her MDiv at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA to her internship in New York City.

In 2015 Pastor Emily was ordained into ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and served her first call on Long Island.
A change in her husband’s career brought the family back to her midwestern roots, where they settled for good on the south side of South Bend. Leaning into the ecumenism that is an important part of the ELCA's identity, Pastor Emily then served with the United Methodist Church for over 4 years before finding her way back to her Lutheran roots.
Pastor Emily is a founding partner and content creator for Barn Geese Worship, writing approachable, inclusive resources to support creative preaching and worship.
She is passionate about ministry to and with the youngest members of the church, creative worship, excellent preaching, and finding ways to spread the unconditional love of God beyond the sanctuary walls. When not at church, you can find Pastor Emily chasing her 3 energetic kiddos, supporting her husband on their small family farm, and getting in as much outdoor time as possible.

Katie Robertson, Office Manager

Katie Robertson currently serves as the Office Manager/ Secretary at Augustana Lutheran Church as well as First Presbyterian Church, Mishawaka.

She grew up in Elkhart and attended St. Thomas for elementary school,

Marian for high school, and later earned her Associate of Arts degree from

Holy Cross College.

Katie began working in retail in 2009, where she discovered her love for connecting with people through customer service. In 2013, she moved to Mishawaka - where she currently resides, along with her 2 cats, Sienna and Wicket.
When not at work, you can find her spending time with family and friends, spending time outdoors - especially finding joy in capturing the beauty of sunrises and sunsets.
Katie is also involved in various church activities and has a passion for music. She is a member of the adult chorale, handbell choir, and also serves as a cantor.

Alexandra Jeffirs, Music Director

Alexandra Jeffirs is a pianist, conductor, and educator who enjoys fostering connection through music within communities across Michiana.
Alex has been the Artistic Director of the Marshall County Church Orchestra and has played for the South Bend Symphonic Choir, South Bend Lyric Opera, South Bend Civic Theatre, and the Laporte County Symphony Orchestra.
Recently, Alex also joined the faculty of The Music Village as a piano instructor and delights in encouraging students of all backgrounds to cultivate empowerment in creative expression.