Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Fond du Lac, WI is pleased to present our new Settled Pastor, the Reverend Jeffrey Dodson. Pastor Jeffrey will begin his ministry with Pilgrim on August 1, 2026. He is a graduate of Ripon College (2006 BA) and Chicago Theological Seminary (2014 mDiv). He has served the church in a number of positions in Vermont, California, Colorado, Wyoming and Wisconsin, he most recently served as Chaplain with ThedaCare in central Wisconsin. He is a strong supporter of Pilgrim’s three UCC special ministries of Open and Affirming, Creation Justice, and WISE (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, Engaged for Mental Health). He earned recognition from One Colorado, a state-wide LGBTQ non-profit, and in October 2018 I was awarded the Western Slope Ally Award. Jeffrey is a member of the Wisconsin Conference Board of Directors.

Welcome Pastor Jeffrey, Pilgrim looks forward to our ministry together.