Pastor Janet Hansted Meadors

So, what do you want to know about Pastor Janet? The traditional “Where have you been?” question might have an answer something like:

Pastor Janet has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity since January of 1998. She came to Holy Trinity after having served two previous congregations: Hope Lutheran in Riverside, CA and Faith Lutheran, Yucaipa, CA. Prior to parish ministry, she spent 3 years serving as a Chaplain and Chaplain Coordinator for a southern California Hospice program, caring for people of every faith and background across Los Angeles County. She loves to teach—Bible Studies, Sunday morning Spiritual Growth forums, Confirmation youth, children preparing for their first experience of Holy Communion—no matter what the setting, sharing the faith is always a joy.

The basic, “What’s her background and training?” approach might sound like…

Pastor Janet is a graduate of U.C. Davis (BA, International Relations) and Claremont School of Theology (M. Div.). She has traveled to Asia, Africa, South America, Central America and loves meeting God’s people in every corner of the world. She has additional training in the areas of church administration, healing from grief/losses, conflict resolution/mediation, growth and healing for the unique journeys of women, and has served as a trainer in Clergy Sexual Abuse Education. With a particular interest in all things sacred, Pastor Janet enjoys meditating, plumbing the riches of the Enneagram; wading into the waters of international reverse mission, and is currently participating in the Spiritual Explorations Program offered through Stillpoint. (A resource and training program in Spiritual Growth and Spiritual Direction.)

The less “stuffy” stuff…

Things that bring me joy: two fabulous daughters, Ranzie (High School) and Kathlynn (Elementary School) from whom there is something new to be learned every day! Sisters and Nieces and Nephews and “granddaddies” & “grandmothers” to hug. Coffee and chocolate (fair trade, of course!) and good friends all together. Playing volleyball or running. ? Colors of the trees after the rain. Growing herbs and planting pansies. the colors of Dusk. An occasional Thursday night with The Mentalist
Contact me directly at: pastorjanet@htlcto.org;

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5