All Saints Lutheran Church
A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Meet The Staff
Reverend Ariel Mink
Pastor Ariel began her role as interim pastor of All Saints Lutheran in December 2024.She also serves as the Associate Presbyter and Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of the Redwoods, a mid-council of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and has served previously as the interim pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Novato. Pastor Ariel grew up in Novato and has deep roots in the community. A lifetime learner, Pastor Ariel has four master’s degrees (Divinity, Business Administration, Library Science, and Knowledge Management) as well as an undergraduate degree in English Literature..
In her free time, Pastor Ariel loves to cook and bake. She also takes great delight in her two cats and dog as well as her newest hobby: backyard bird watching (and feeding!). Pastor Ariel, and her husband, David, have one daughter, Sierra, who lives in Boston with her husband, Aaron.
Sue has been a long time active and valued member of All Saints, sings in the choir and now also keeps the office running harmoniously.
Choir Director:
Benjamin Couchot-DeShazo
Benjamin “Ben” DeShazo-Couchot has a MA in Music from Saint Joseph’s College, Indiana. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University and a master’s in Theology & Ordination at The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies.
He served as choir director (2015-2021) at All Saints Lutheran Church, returned as choir director Fall 2023. All Saints has been both family and spiritual home for Ben and his partner Raun for many years.
When not directing choir, Ben is at San Francisco Night Ministry in his primary role as Careline Director. SFNM provides deep listening, companionship, spiritual care AND provides support to callers in crisis from around the US.
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