Ministry Staff

Email:   revremy@grace97330.org

Pastor Emerson Remy Remmers was raised Lutheran in Dallas, Texas. They went to college at Virginia Tech for a degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics with a biomechanic focus. Before graduating Pastor Remy worked at Caroline Furnace, a Lutheran summer camp, which was the shove after years of gentle nudging to accept the call of being a pastor. After getting an M.Div from LSTC (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago) Pastor Remy was sent to Prineville Oregon for their first call. Pastor Remy is energetic and is passionate about contextual liturgy that is grounded in tradition.  They are passionate to use our rituals to share the love of God. Animal lover, Pastor Remy is looking forward to having many animals again and maybe one day being a goat farmer.

Email: office@grace97330.org

Andrea comes with Bali, her beautiful, Black Labrador companion and guide dog.  She and husband John have a daughter, Chrissy, who is a graduate of South Albany High School.  Professionally, Andrea’s background is in Architectural Computer Aided Drafting. While working in this field, she was also employed to assist in office administration where her skills in this area were honed. Andrea loves to volunteer and has served in various capacities in community organizations and charity walk events. She is active in the guide dog community serving as an officer of an alumni chapter of Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and volunteering with the local puppy raising club for GDB. Andrea is also involved both locally and nationally in the National Federation of the Blind (NFB).  Andrea has more recently gotten involved with Disaster Preparedness and assisting the visually impaired with how to be prepared for an emergency.

Email:   bryson@grace97330.org

Hello Everyone, my name is Bryson Skaar and I am happy to be Grace Lutheran’s Director of Music Ministries. Grace has an excited music community that participates and supports the music ministry. We joyfully join our voices in song during worship, and rehearse with humor and curiosity. All are invited to participate, whether that be in the pews, choir, praise band, or special music features.

I’m a local musician who works regularly with DTW Productions. I developed as a professional musician by working as a collaborative pianist and instructor at Oregon State University and various Corvallis ensembles. Prior to joining Grace Lutheran I was a keyboardist with Peace Lutheran for 10 years. I grew up in Philomath and then attended OSU for a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Piano Performance, under the tutelage of Dr. Rachelle McCabe. My degree focused on classical studies, but throughout my musical upbringing I’ve developed an appetite for improvisation and composition. In addition to classical music, I really enjoy performing contemporary styles such as jazz, funk, gospel, hip hop, R&B, and latin. There is so much freedom of expression in music and so many wonderful people I get to work with being a musician. That is something I regularly give thanks and praise for. I look forward to our time together, and thank you for welcoming me to Grace Lutheran!

Email:   shae@grace97330.org

Hello! My name is Shae Parsons and I am the Director of Youth and Family Ministries. I originally come from St. Louis, MO, but made the trek out to OR to follow my partner’s schooling. Prior to this, I served in other church leadership positions and have worked in social services, with my focus always being on the kiddos! I highly prioritize ethics and equity in all of my work as I come from a background in Philosophy and Ethics.
Outside of work, I enjoy heading out to the coast, going to concerts and live theater, and watching a good movie (especially Star Wars!). I also am an Irish dancer and love to do a jig to some good Irish tunes!

Email: bookkeeper@grace97330.org

Cobie is a member of the Congregational Church, and has very much enjoyed meeting everyone at Grace Lutheran. Cobie grew up in Adrian, Michigan. She calibrated oceanographic instruments for a Philomath company for many years, until the company closed their Oregon site. She then took bookkeeping courses, and spent several months volunteering to help previous bookkeeper Robin Comforto with the bookkeeping at the church to gain experience. Robin joined the church in August 2025 and took on some volunteer roles, and Cobie became the bookkeeper. Cobie participates in groups like Braver Angels that bring people together across the political divides to have friendly conversations. She takes courses on communication based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg, and likes to take pictures in nature, read science fiction, sing, and play the viola.