Our Staff - First United Methodist Church

Rev. Robert McDowell
Senior Pastor

robert@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 15

Before his appointment at First United Methodist Church in Athens (June 2015), Robert also served churches in Lancaster, Xenia, Toledo, Findlay, Quincy, and Lima. Originally from southeastern, Pennsylvania, Robert moved to Ohio in 1985 to attend United Theological Seminary in Dayton and during this time decided to become a member of the West Ohio Conference. Robert is married to Penny and they have two grown children. Robert’s life mission is to joyfully live out the good news of Jesus Christ through word and deed so that his family, his church, and his community will know and embrace God’s hope and promises for their daily living.

Robert also regularly writes about matters of faith and Methodism at his blog: Nikos!

Ministry Staff

Rick Seiter
Director of Congregational Care

rick@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 16

Dr.-Jarjisian

Peter Jarjisian
Director of Music Ministries
jarjisia@ohio.edu

Kevin Dael
Director of Bell Choir Ministry
daelk@ohio.edu

Allene Kilgore
Guest Relations Coordinator for
Monday Lunch Ministry

k.allenekilgore@gmail.com

Jeff Daubenmire

Jeff Daubenmire
Associate Director of Music Ministries

jeffdaubenmire@gmail.com

Tom Murray

Tom Murray
Director of Monday Lunch Ministry
mondaylunch@firstumcathens.org

kamile

Kamile Geist
Director of Holy Hands Puppeteers

kamilegeist@me.com

Jenaye Hill
Director of Discipleship & Community Involvement

jenaye@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977

Support Staff

Jan Miller-Fox Office Manager

jan@firstumcathens.org

740-593-3977 ex 10

Dan Smith

Dan Smith

Treasurer
dan.smith@ponymail.com

Megan Molnar, Nursery Attendant

megan.molnar945@gmail.com

Hannah Skinner, Nursery Attendant

Kristin Kerwin
Event Host & Wedding Coordinator

kikikerwin@yahoo.com

denise

Denise Davis
Finance Manager

denise@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 28

Mindy Dolman
Custodian

Growing Tree Preschool Staff

Kathy Mangen

Director and Teacher

kathy@firstumcathens.org

Cathy Bigger

Cathy Bigger
Teacher, MWF

bigger@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 14

Martha Sloan

msloanmom@gmail.com.

Teacher, TTh

740-593-3977 3x 14

Angela Strycker
Teacher

angela@firstumcathens.org

Lay Ministry Leaders

Skip Billups

Usher Coordinator

Ben Stoltzfus
Prayer Ministry Coordinator

Jean-Marie Cackowski-Campbell
Telecare Ministry Coordinator

Bonita Maze
UMW Chairperson
bjm7073@gmail.com

murray_deb

Deb Murray
Acolyte Coordinator
murrayd1@ohio.edu

Mike Bila
Athens County Food Pantry Liaison
mtb57@yahoo.com

ken

Ken Edwards
Missions Ministry Coordinator
LMNO@LMNOeng.com

Barb Taylor
Home Visitation Coordinator

Brandon Saunders
IT/Sound Director
brandon.saunders@bcsengineering.com

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March 2019
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					1 Events on March 1, 2019 March 1, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	2 Events on March 2, 2019 March 2, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
3 Events on March 3, 2019 March 3, 2019 -- Trinity Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am They select relevant books to read and discuss, and embrace the theme “open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Leadership for the class is shared by the participants. Meets in the First Floor Lounge. Details March 3, 2019 -- Worship (Chapel) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Our 9:00 worship service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage. Nursery care available. Details March 3, 2019 -- Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am - 11:45 am Our 10:30 service offers a traditional style of worship within a modern context. We worship God through the singing of songs from a broad range of sources, participating in responsive readings, liturgies and rituals which span the Christian tradition and prayerful reflection. Children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment. Nursery care is available. Details March 3, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	4 Events on March 4, 2019 March 4, 2019 -- Monday Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Each Monday at noon, the people of First UMC with help from OU students and Athens community members serve a free, nutritious lunch to the community. Stop by for a bite to eat and stick around to enjoy the fellowship. Lunch is served in Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Details	5 Events on March 5, 2019 March 5, 2019 -- Prayer Gathering 7:30 am - 8:30 am Join us for morning prayer every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Welcome Center (Narthex) Details March 5, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details March 5, 2019 -- Staff Meeting 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Details	6 Events on March 6, 2019 March 6, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	7 Events on March 7, 2019 March 7, 2019 -- Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Men of varying ages and stages of life gather for study, prayer and breakfast. Details March 7, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details March 7, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	8 Events on March 8, 2019 March 8, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	9 Events on March 9, 2019 March 9, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
10 Events on March 10, 2019 March 10, 2019 -- Trinity Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am They select relevant books to read and discuss, and embrace the theme “open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Leadership for the class is shared by the participants. Meets in the First Floor Lounge. Details March 10, 2019 -- Worship (Chapel) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Our 9:00 worship service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage. Nursery care available. Details March 10, 2019 -- Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am - 11:45 am Our 10:30 service offers a traditional style of worship within a modern context. We worship God through the singing of songs from a broad range of sources, participating in responsive readings, liturgies and rituals which span the Christian tradition and prayerful reflection. Children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment. Nursery care is available. Details March 10, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	11 Events on March 11, 2019 March 11, 2019 -- Monday Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Each Monday at noon, the people of First UMC with help from OU students and Athens community members serve a free, nutritious lunch to the community. Stop by for a bite to eat and stick around to enjoy the fellowship. Lunch is served in Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Details	12 Events on March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 -- Prayer Gathering 7:30 am - 8:30 am Join us for morning prayer every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Welcome Center (Narthex) Details March 12, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	13 Events on March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	14 Events on March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 -- Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Men of varying ages and stages of life gather for study, prayer and breakfast. Details March 14, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details March 14, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	15 Events on March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	16 Events on March 16, 2019 March 16, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
17 Events on March 17, 2019 March 17, 2019 -- Trinity Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am They select relevant books to read and discuss, and embrace the theme “open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Leadership for the class is shared by the participants. Meets in the First Floor Lounge. Details March 17, 2019 -- Worship (Chapel) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Our 9:00 worship service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage. Nursery care available. Details March 17, 2019 -- Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am - 11:45 am Our 10:30 service offers a traditional style of worship within a modern context. We worship God through the singing of songs from a broad range of sources, participating in responsive readings, liturgies and rituals which span the Christian tradition and prayerful reflection. Children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment. Nursery care is available. Details March 17, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	18 Events on March 18, 2019 March 18, 2019 -- Monday Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Each Monday at noon, the people of First UMC with help from OU students and Athens community members serve a free, nutritious lunch to the community. Stop by for a bite to eat and stick around to enjoy the fellowship. Lunch is served in Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Details	19 Events on March 19, 2019 March 19, 2019 -- Prayer Gathering 7:30 am - 8:30 am Join us for morning prayer every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Welcome Center (Narthex) Details March 19, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	20 Events on March 20, 2019 March 20, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	21 Events on March 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 -- Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Men of varying ages and stages of life gather for study, prayer and breakfast. Details March 21, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details March 21, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details March 21, 2019 -- Missions Team 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Details	22 Events on March 22, 2019 March 22, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	23 Events on March 23, 2019 March 23, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
24 Events on March 24, 2019 March 24, 2019 -- Worship (Chapel) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Our 9:00 worship service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage. Nursery care available. Details March 24, 2019 -- Trinity Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am They select relevant books to read and discuss, and embrace the theme “open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Leadership for the class is shared by the participants. Meets in the First Floor Lounge. Details March 24, 2019 -- Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am - 11:45 am Our 10:30 service offers a traditional style of worship within a modern context. We worship God through the singing of songs from a broad range of sources, participating in responsive readings, liturgies and rituals which span the Christian tradition and prayerful reflection. Children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment. Nursery care is available. Details March 24, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	25 Events on March 25, 2019 March 25, 2019 -- Monday Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Each Monday at noon, the people of First UMC with help from OU students and Athens community members serve a free, nutritious lunch to the community. Stop by for a bite to eat and stick around to enjoy the fellowship. Lunch is served in Fellowship Hall (downstairs). Details	26 Events on March 26, 2019 March 26, 2019 -- Prayer Gathering 7:30 am - 8:30 am Join us for morning prayer every Tuesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Welcome Center (Narthex) Details March 26, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	27 Events on March 27, 2019 March 27, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	28 Events on March 28, 2019 March 28, 2019 -- Men's Prayer Breakfast 8:00 am - 9:00 am Men of varying ages and stages of life gather for study, prayer and breakfast. Details March 28, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details March 28, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	29 Events on March 29, 2019 March 29, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	30 Events on March 30, 2019 March 30, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
31 Events on March 31, 2019 March 31, 2019 -- Worship (Chapel) 9:00 am - 10:00 am Our 9:00 worship service highlights the rich traditions of our United Methodist heritage. Nursery care available. Details March 31, 2019 -- Trinity Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am They select relevant books to read and discuss, and embrace the theme “open hearts, open minds, open doors.” Leadership for the class is shared by the participants. Meets in the First Floor Lounge. Details March 31, 2019 -- Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 am - 11:45 am Our 10:30 service offers a traditional style of worship within a modern context. We worship God through the singing of songs from a broad range of sources, participating in responsive readings, liturgies and rituals which span the Christian tradition and prayerful reflection. Children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment. Nursery care is available. Details March 31, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details