Meet Our Campus Pastor!
Pastor Rachel Young Binter
(she/her)Major: Life
Why I love being a campus pastor: I believe abundant life comes from being deeply connected to the sacred in ourselves, others, and the world around us – just as Jesus said. As a campus pastor, I actually get paid to have experiences of that really amazing connection as students share their lives with me while flipping pancakes on Wednesday mornings, or we have faith conversations around candles in the prayer room during Monday night class, or we share bread and wine and prayer and peace at worship on Thursdays, or we set out to explore how our lives can make a difference in our local community or on a spring break service and learning trip. My life has been changed, deepened, stretched and made holy by the students I have had the pleasure of standing with. It is the best job in the world!
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Meet Our Peer Ministry Team!
Peer ministers are students who have committed to a leadership role within the ministry.
Madison Miller
(she/her)Major: Nursing (Mount Mary University)
Hello! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at Mount Mary University in their Nursing Program. I joined The Corner House in 2019 because of the talented musicians and the many opportunities to sing, praise, and laugh together.
Fritz Eckstrom
(he/him)Major: Architecture
Howdy! I’m Fritz and I’m a senior studying architecture at UWM. I’ve been going through a religious journey these last few years and Corner House has been a beacon of clarity on finding myself and what I believe in. They’ve provided me with a beautiful community and open arms, so now it’s my turn to do that for those who are where I once was.
Marissa Knopick
(sher/her)Major: Sociology
Hello! My name is Marissa and I am a Sociology major at UWM. I love coming to The Corner House because of the opportunities to participate in worship services. I especially like cooking meals on Wednesday mornings for the UWM students that come through the doors!
Evan Gibson
(they/them)Major: Information Science and Technology
My name is Evan, I’m a senior in the Information Science and Technology program at UWM. At the CornerHouse, I have found a vibrant community of compassionate, faithful individuals alongside which I can nurture my spirituality freely and safely.
Jacob Mansfield
(he/him)Major: Architecture
Hi! My name is Jacob and I'm a senior in the Architecture program at UWM. I go to The Corner House because I enjoy talking with people about my faith and seeing different perspectives!
Kate Pesavento
(she/her)Major: Film
Good morning, afternoon, and night. My name is Kate and I’m a senior at UWM majoring in film. I am grateful to The Corner House for letting me into this incredible community. In the time I’ve been here, I’ve had the chance to observe some of the most talented, kind, and compassionate people in my college years. I am honored to be part of this group and want to serve in any way I can.
Thomas Trelstad
Major: Architecture
Hey hey! My name is Thomas and I'm a junior in the School of Architecture at UWM! I joined The Corner House during tabling when I was looking for a church to further my faith in an environment that was more accepting than what I grew up with.
Isabella Buettner
(she/her)Major: Nutritional Sciences, Pre-Dietetics
Hey everyone! My name is Bella and I am a senior at UWM this year! I joined Corner House because the community is welcoming and inclusive, giving us the opportunity to comfortably and safely practice our spirituality.
Our Board
Catherine Eastham - Chair
Member at Lake Park Lutheran in Milwaukee
Linda Isnard - Secretary
Member at Mount Carmel Lutheran in Milwaukee
Cory Wanek
Member at Lake Park Lutheran in Milwaukee
Rev. Carolyn Sellers-Rizzo
Pastor at Kingo Lutheran Church in Shorewood
Rev. Matt James
Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Racine
Bishop Paul Erickson
Bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod
Rev. Rachel Young Binter
Campus Pastor at The Corner House