Our Pastor

Pastor Joachim Wilck was born in Saltzgitter-Lebenstedt, Germany. He grew up in North Tonawanda, NY, where he graduated from North Tonawanda High School. Pastor Wilck is a 1972 graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a degree in Secondary Education English. Upon his graduation from the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, PA., in 1976, he was called as Associate Pastor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Buffalo, NY.

In 1981, Pastor Wilck was called as Pastor of the First Lutheran Church in Strasburg, OH. Following a five-year tenure in Strasburg, he served congregations in Springfield, St. Mary’s, and Van Wert, OH.

The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour selected Pastor Wilck to lead our ministry in 2004. Pastor Wilck is known for his inspirational and heartfelt sermons. Pastor Joachim Wilck, his wife, Deborah, and their three grandchildren reside in North Chili, NY.
Pastor Joachim Wilck 40 Years of Ministry

Addition Staff

Our dedicated staff includes the following people:

Office Manager: Mrs. Mary Pleten

Mary has worked at the church as office manager for over 15 years.

Enjoys traveling with the grandchildren

Hobbies include cross stitching, quilting, and knitting

 Minister of Music: Mrs. Alexandra Pond

Alexandra has worked at the church for over 5 years as music director. She enjoys working with the bell choir & adult choir, as well as playing for the services.

She also enjoys teaching piano lessons to many children in the Rochester area.

In her spare time, she likes to play the piano, spend time with her husband & dog, and be creative in her craft room!

Youth Worker: Mrs. Janeen Oliver