The Rev. Shannon Joshi has been selected as the next associate conference minister for the Northern Region. She currently serves as associate minister at First Congregational UCC in Eau Claire. “Shannon will be a terrific addition to our Conference staff team,” Conference Minister Franz Rigert said. “Her collaborative style and joyful approach to ministry will be a blessing for all.” A search team consisting of Franz, Bob Reinertson, Carol Merriman, Tom Schmelzle, and the Revs. Beth Petzke and Kate Mackey whittled a pool of seven applicants to three finalists before unanimously deciding on Shannon. “I am honored to bring my experience, gifts, and faith to this role and to the shared ministry of the Wisconsin Conference,” she said. Shannon and her two sons will continue to live in Eau Claire. She will begin her Conference duties June 22.
