Pastor Katie shares call stories from the Bible along with her own calling into ministry. Bonus: You also get to hear Jason's (Pastor Katie's husband) call story.

In light of Pastor Katie's new appointment being announced (don't worry she doesn't move until this summer!), she explains the appointment process in the UMC in the Dakotas Conference.

Pastor Katie talks about Ash Wednesday service on February 18th at 7pm, and then about what we'll be talking about during Lent this year.

Pastor Katie shares about the upcoming launch of our modern worship service, The Living Light. This service will launch Sunday, March 1st at 5:30pm at First UMC.

Pastor Katie shares a bit of history and information on the United Women in Faith and encourages you to check it out! Their next meeting is Monday, February 2nd at 1:30pm in the church lounge behind the sanctuary.

Pastor Katie talks about February's pick for Pastor Book Club: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Pastor Katie shares pastoral letters and statements from the bishops of the United Methodist Church on two recent events in our country and the world. If you don't already, please seek out the wisdom of our church leadership as helpful guidance when processing and engaging current events.

Pastor Katie discusses Epiphany, the end of an era with the retirement of Craig Sherman as Facilities Manager, and upcoming opportunities for connection and discipleship.

Merry Christmas! Pastor Katie talks about a few more Christmas hymns:

- O Holy Night

- Joy to the World

- We Three Kings of Orient Are

Pastor Katie digs into the history and origin of the advent hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."