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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July 2019
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	1 Events on July 1, 2019 July 1, 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	2 Events on July 2, 2019 July 2, 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 July 2, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details July 2, 2019 -- Staff Meeting 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Details	3 Events on July 3, 2019 July 3, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	4 Events on July 4, 2019 July 4, 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 July 4, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details July 4, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	5 Events on July 5, 2019 July 5, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	6 Events on July 6, 2019 July 6, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
7 Events on July 7, 2019 July 7, 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 July 7, 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 July 7, 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 July 7, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	8 Events on July 8, 2019 July 8, 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	9 Events on July 9, 2019 July 9, 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 July 9, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	10 Events on July 10, 2019 July 10, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	11 Events on July 11, 2019 July 11, 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 July 11, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details July 11, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	12 Events on July 12, 2019 July 12, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	13 Events on July 13, 2019 July 13, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
14 Events on July 14, 2019 July 14, 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 July 14, 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 July 14, 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 July 14, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	15 Events on July 15, 2019 July 15, 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	16 Events on July 16, 2019 July 16, 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 July 16, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	17 Events on July 17, 2019 July 17, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	18 Events on July 18, 2019 July 18, 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 July 18, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details July 18, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details July 18, 2019 -- Missions Team 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Details	19 Events on July 19, 2019 July 19, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	20 Events on July 20, 2019 July 20, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
21 Events on July 21, 2019 July 21, 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 July 21, 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 July 21, 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 July 21, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	22 Events on July 22, 2019 July 22, 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	23 Events on July 23, 2019 July 23, 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 July 23, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	24 Events on July 24, 2019 July 24, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	25 Events on July 25, 2019 July 25, 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 July 25, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details July 25, 2019 -- Bell Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Details	26 Events on July 26, 2019 July 26, 2019 -- AA Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Details	27 Events on July 27, 2019 July 27, 2019 -- AA Meeting 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Details
28 Events on July 28, 2019 July 28, 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 July 28, 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 July 28, 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 July 28, 2019 -- AA Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details	29 Events on July 29, 2019 July 29, 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	30 Events on July 30, 2019 July 30, 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 July 30, 2019 -- AA Meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Details	31 Events on July 31, 2019 July 31, 2019 -- Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Details