Committees/Groups: Independence

First United Methodist Church has many opportunities for people to get involved with those who share similar interests and want to serve God. Browse through the groups listed on this page and find one that suits you!

Christmas Program

First Church has an annual Christmas program in December. If you would like to be a part of this exciting children’s ministry at a very special time of year, contact the church office at 319-334-3689.

Pastor’s Study Groups

There are regular study groups throughout the year. There is currently a Bible study for adults Sunday mornings at 10:30am.

U.W.F. (United Women in Faith)

United Women in Faith was previously known as the U.M.W. (United Methodist Women.)

The purpose for the UWF:
    United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian Spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities.

Unit meetings are held three times a year. (April, October, and December)  We have three circle groups that meet at different times.  (Morning, Afternoon, and Evening).  Contact the church office for meeting time and location.

Committees

Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Debbie Ehlers- chair
Tammy Brown, Wayne Burk, Rick Greiner, Carol Henkle, Shelly Martin, Mahkayla Rothman, Deb Williams

Trustee Committee
Sandy Brown- chair
Jim Bond, Lynn Henkle, Gary Humes, Spenser Rothman, Travis Schellhorn

Finance Committee
Brenda Ristvedt – chair
Carole Franz, Greg Fletcher, Mark Penne, Shirley Rozendaal
Ex-Officio: Amy McGraw

Mission Committee
Jan Benson – Chair
Julie Bagby, Wanita Burns, Deb Denton, Georgine Dodd, Carol Kress, David Timmons

Education Committee
Marilyn Freeman – Chair
Joye Bowers, Jim Brown, Linda Dugan, Carol Fisher, Katie Schellhorn,

Memorial Committee
Marilyn Freeman – Chair
Sally Bond, Erma Booth, Diane Gelhaus, Brenda Greiner, Janet Larson

Nomination Committee
Brad Bagby, Deb Ehlers, Harold Freeman, Ann Gitsch, Brenda Ristvedt

Foundation Committee
Jerry Earles -chair
LeRoy Greenley, Carol Kress, Spenser Rothman, Shelly Whited, Deb Williams

Ex-Officio: 
Pastor: Elizabeth Bell  , Trustee Chairperson: Sandy Brown , UWF President: Jan Benson, Treasurer:  Amy McGraw

Administrative Council
Chairperson: Harold Freeman, Trustee Chair: Sandy Brown, Lay Member to Annual Conference:  Jim Brown

Communion Stewards
Katie Schellhorn, Sara Wilson

Champs Cupboard
Megan Rasmussen

Christmas Committee
Jim Brown -chair
Jason & Melanie Decker & family, Zach & Julie Osborne & family, Travis & Katie Schellhorn & family, Travis & Ann Schwartz & family.

ON Outreach Nuture
Brad Bagby
Julie Bagby
members at large