Saron’s Timeline

Discover Saron Lutheran Church’s Rich History!

Saron's Rich History

2024
June 23
Interim Pastors Dale Chesley and Nancy Hanson Called

Interim Pastor Dale Chesley and Interim Pastor Nancy Hanson are called to serve Saron, while the congregation searches for a new pastor.

June 16
Pastor Paul Simmons Retires

After serving Saron for fifteen years, Pastor Paul retires on June 16, 2024.

2009
January 1
Pastor Paul Simmons is called to Saron
color portrait of a man with glasses, tie, and black jacket.

Pastor Paul Simmons is called to Saron, and begins his tenure on January 1, 2009. His formal installation was on February 22, 2009.

2007
September 9
Pastor Pat Ondarko becomes Interim

Pastor Pat Ondarko serves Saron for 16 months as interim pastor.

July 29
Rev. Kasperson Retires
Color photo of a man wearing glasses and beard, with a black shirt and white clerical collar.

Reverend James Kasperson retires from Saron.

2003
September 8
Church Renovations

Including an elevator, to make the church more accessible.

2001
November 25
Rev. James Kasperson Installed
April 29
Pastor Donald B. West, Interim
March 31
Pastor Zaiser Retires
Pastor Zaiser Retires
1991
March 10
Pastor Edward Zaiser Installed
Pastor Edward Zaiser Installed