What's Going On

Pastor Katie ends her time on the podcast with her favorite Yankton things. Thanks for listening!

Pastor Katie shares about Annual Conference coming up next week along with the opportunity to contribute to the Miracle Offering. Midwest Mission Offering: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z87K/home?campaignId=C-16B80

Pastor Katie chats with incoming Pastor Valerie about life, ministry and more.

Pastor Katie shares some of her favorite memories of serving First UMC Yankton.

Pastor Katie celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the full inclusion of ordained women in ministry in the Methodist Church by talking a bit about the history of women in ministry.

Pastor Katie talks about the Confirmation program at First UMC as we prepare to confirm 3 students this Sunday!

Pastor Katie discusses the topics brought up at the Q&A portion of the Take Me to Your Leader Potluck.

Get your calendars out for this one! Pastor Katie shares all the upcoming special events happening in the church!

Pastor Katie shares her perspective on interruptions and how God may be using them in your life.

Pastor Katie shares a short Holy Saturday service. Hope to see you in worship on Easter Sunday at 10am!

Pastor Katie talks about leaving a legacy of faith as she remembers Esther Kisch and Carol Becker.

Pastor Katie discusses Christian Nationalism, what it is and looks throughout Church history at times when Christianity and government were connected.

Pastor Katie talks about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, particularly the gift of discernment and why this is such an important and needed gift today.

Pastor Katie shares the topic from Clergy Leadership Academy around care for end of life and death. She gives some tips, some education and encouragement for your own contemplation on these things.

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."

Pastor Katie talks about First UMC's angel tree. Pick up your angel today! Due back December 10th. She also covers other events and opportunities for Advent and Christmas.