“I am delighted to serve RUC in this new role,” Pastor Jennifer says, "and for the opportunity to be in ministry with such an engaged, compassionate, justice-seeking congregation.  I look forward to our continued shared ministry together.” An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) for thirty years, Rev. Knutsen has served ecumenically including at Plymouth Congregational Church in Fort Collins, Colo., and Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. She has also worked with children and families at Washington National Cathedral and as the director of a homeless outreach program at St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. She enjoys collaborating with people of all ages across many aspects of ministry, especially pastoral care, worship, teaching, and outreach.  Rev. Knutsen holds degrees from Carleton College and Yale Divinity School.