We're grateful for the many hands and voices that enrich our life together. If you're interested in sharing your gifts at Cross of Glory, we'd love to hear from you! Lend a hand in the church office, share your musical gifts with the choir or worship team, care for our building and community garden, tutor local students, help out on our tech team, cook meals for community gatherings, and much more. Visit the Connect page to learn more!
Originally from Minneapolis, Ali attended Duke Divinity School and later served as Lutheran Campus Pastor at Duke. Her call to ministry was informed and deepened community organizing in Durham, NC, working at La Casa del Migrante in Tijuana, Mexico, and studying the Holocaust as part of the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics in Berlin. Ali is passionate about building relationships between the church and its neighborhood, gathering to break bread with neighbors, andwriting at the intersection of faith and public life. In her free time, she enjoys camping, walking the lakes, and trying to locate the best tacos in town. Pastor Ali joined Cross of Glory in 2020, and is grateful to be part of the COG and Brooklyn Center communities. She'd love to hear from you at atranvik@crossofglory.us.
Church Council 2023 President: Judy Lewis Vice-President: Steve Ferley Treasurer: Mike Edstrom Secretary: Erik Haugland
