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 Youth & Adult Ministries
and Congregational Care

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

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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

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Holly Murphy
Director of Children’s Ministry

holly@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 17

Tom Murray

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

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Kamile Geist
Director of Holy Hands Puppeteers

kamilegeist@me.com

Support Staff

Jenaye Hill
Office & Communications Director, Collegiate & Community Involvement Director

jenaye@firstumcathens.org
(740) 593-3977 ext. 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

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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

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Deb Murray
Acolyte Coordinator
murrayd1@ohio.edu

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

Liturgical Arts Coordinator

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