PASTOR
Immanuel Lutheran Church appointed John S. Keogh as its pastor in December of 2018. After living in New York City for 30 years, Pastor John and his husband Stephen made the move to Attleboro for Pastor John’s first call as a Lutheran pastor.
Pastor John has felt connected to God as far back as the first grade. Raised as a Roman Catholic, he became a Lutheran in 2011 and earned his Master of Divinity in 2017.
For worship, Pastor John believes that “good liturgy deserves our care and attention.” He tends to direct his sermons to the everyday concerns of a contemporary Christian and wishes worship to be “a true and joyful song to the Lord.” He also feels that being a pastor isn’t only a job for Sundays.
2025 COUNCIL
Immanuel’s Church Council consists of the Pastor and confirmed members of our congregation. This group is a decision-making body tasked with the oversight of all ministry work and church business.
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS
Pastor John Keogh
Council President: John Gregson
Council Vice President: Bob Ellston
Council Secretary: Sandy Mann
Temporary Council Treasurer: Kerrie Puglia
Council Asst. Treasurer: Dick Pearson
Financial Secretary: Veeta Ewan
Maria Mackey
Judy Pietrella
Susan Rovaldi
Lynne Anundson
Ed Gerry
STAFF
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Ellen Towne is ILC’s office coordinator. Ellen holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bridgewater State University.
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
Tobias Duke is a freelance musician & business consultant operating in the greater Boston area. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, an Associate of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Business Administration. Tobias is most excited to work with the choir and other leadership at Immanuel Lutheran Church as he begins his newest position as its Director of Music Ministry!
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