Retiring Utah pastor brings caring, courage and commitment to causes
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pastor Steve Klemz of Zion Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City has been a big voice on religious issues as well as immigration and social justice. He is retiring July 1 after 28 years in Utah.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.