What's Going On: Recent Episodes
FIrst UMC Yankton
Welcome to the weekly podcast from the 1st United Methodist Church in Yankton SD.
Each week our pastor sits down to discuss "what's going on" She discusses the sermon from the previous Sunday, events happening in the church, our community, and the world.
Pastor Katie discusses Memorial Day and its connectionto being a faithful follower as well as provides a few updates on happenings.
Pastor Katie discusses the UMC General Conference as well as a few happenings here at church
Pastor Katie gives us a quick look at the amazing rummage sale items we have available. Rummage Sale startsThursday, May 2
Pastor Katie discusses the upcoming rummage sale as well as features a few items. She also touches on a few other upcoming events.
Pastor Katie talks with Tiffany Beste about her transition into a part time role at church and how her other positions at church will be covered
Pastor Katie meets with the Green Team to discuss how they got started and what they are actively doing within our church.
PastorKatie talks with Tiffany Beste about this week's upcoming Palm Sunday, Easter Extravaganza and Holy Week schedule as well as Dakota UMC camps!
Pastor Katie talks with Carla Hummel about the Missions are church provides and those upcoming opportunities
Pastor Katie touches on a few things happening in church plus digs into the Story of the Prodigal Son
Pastor Katie presents some of the t-shirt designs that have been submitted and updates us on happenings in the church.
Pastor Katie recognizes the importance of church attendance and contemplates the decrease in church attendance for kids and families
Pastor Katie talks with Chad Herrmann and Merle Brandt about the work of the Visioning Committee and what they are hoping to accomplish.
Pastor Katie is joined this week by Carla Hummel, and they update us on the many mission projects we have going on this month and throughout the year
Pastor Katie talks with Tiffany Beste and Sara Klawonn about the upcoming Children's and Youth Christmas Program
Pastor Katie reminds us to focus on all that we have to be grateful for and how we can remind ourselves of those things.
This week pastor Katie touches on the things in our lives and in our world that can cause pain and how we can work to manage it
Pastor Katie gives us a look ahead to a very busy Sunday, November 5th (Charge Conference, HSC Service, Visioning Meeting, etc.)
Pastor Katie and Tiffany Beste update us on the events of this week; Soup Kitchen and Trunk-Or-Treat, plus a few more things that are coming up!
Pastor Katie touches on the upcoming sermon 'Risk-Taking Mission and Service' and how we can implement in our lives.
Pastor Katie recaps the visit from Bishop Lanette Plambeck and the different issues that were discussed
Pastor Katie updates us on her trip to Leadership Institute in Kansas City and provides an update on our annual budget
Katie gives a huge THANK YOU to all those who are organizing and participating in our missions
Katie discusses the upcoming Chili Cook-off and Silent Auction being held this Sunday, September 24th
Katie updates us on the many things that are happening in the church as we transition into the school year schedule
Pastor Katie covers the statement “I Am the Gate”, the ‘I Am’ statement not covered during her sermon series.
Pastor Katie informs us about the start to the school year's activities and explains the Disciples Developing Disciples program
Pastor Katie recaps VBS, updates us on what's coming up this Fall and the Dakotas Conference Special Session.
Pastor Katie informs us about a new program starting this fall.
Disciples Developing Disciples
Pastor Katie emphasizes the mission statement of UMC, "To create disciples of Jesus Christ and equip them for ministry in the world," and promotes a new project of charting where we are being active in the Yankton community.
Pastor Katie discusses how we can reach others outside of our doors and be a church within the community.
Pastor Katie, along with Dan Johnson, Bob Thue and Craig Sherman recap this year's annual conference held in Sioux Falls June 8-10.
Pastor Katie touches on the the direction our church is heading after a couple of years with change.
Pastor Katie touches on the upcoming sermon series #BeUMC and what it means to be part of the United Methodist Church
Pastor Katie chats with Tiffany Beste this week as we wrap up the youth and children's activities for the year.
Pastor Katie reviews what was discussed at our Town Hall Meeting and wishes blessings to all those who celebrate and struggle with Mother's Day.
Pastor Katie keeps things light this week in discussing how to find your creative side!
Pastor Katie breaks down the numbers on volunteer time and members in our church. Plus reminds us of the oaths we've taken as UMC members.
There is SO much happening!!Listen in and get your calendars out to mark down important dates!
Pastor Katie has a slightly different approach to our weekly 'What's Going On' podcast. Today she provides us with a Holy Saturday message.
Pastor Katie discusses the upcoming Holy week's events. Please join us for:
Sunday, April 2nd: Palm Sunday
Thursday, April 6: Maundy Thursday
Friday, April 7: Good Friday
Sunday, April 9th: Easter Sunday
This week Pastor Katie shares with us her experiences at camp, and the impact they've had on her life!Sign up for camp today!https://www.dakotasumc.org/camping/camps-and-events
Pastor Katie updates us on things that are happening in the church and some recent reflecting that she's been doing.
Pastor Katie compares scripture from the book of Numbers, when some tribes choose to not join Moses (and Joshua) in entering the Promise Land, to this current time in the UMC, and in both instances, how there is a sense of grief and sadness in the separation.
This week Tiffany Beste, Education Coordinator, gives an update on what's happening with our children and our youth and also kicks of Camp Month!!
Pastor Katie discusses and wraps up her sermon series 'Half-Truths'. She also introduces the next series to be heard during the season of Lent 'The Cross'
Pastor Katie updates us on upcoming events. She also reminds and encourages us to use the RightNow Media app that we have purchased a membership for all of you to have!
Click below to access RightNow Media
https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/fumcyankton
This week Pastor Katie updates on on several things that are happening in the church for a variety of different groups. Check it out!
Pastor Katie discusses the informational poll taken recently at our church town-hall meeting. She also explains what is happening within the UMC denomination right now.
Pastor Katie discusses the different boards she serves on within our church conference and what that entails.
Pastor Katie updates us on a project she is starting with the youth group and her January study Homosexuality and the Bible
Pastor Katie updates us on her trip to meet our new Bishop Lanette Plambeck as well as on upcoming events during the month of January
Pastor Katie updates us on Epiphany service & stars, a 3-week study on Homosexuality & the Bible, an upcoming Town Hall conversation, and reminds us to access our RightNow Media accounts.
Pastor Katie discusses Christmas traditions and what the true meaning of Christmas is. She also updates us on upcoming events.
Pastor Katie talks this week with Kathryn Hickey (Sabrina Oxford) about her newest book '100 Facebook Friends'
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Happy Thanksgiving!! Pastor Katie reminds us that it's okay if life doesn't go as we envision it.
Pastor Katie gives an update on the disaffiliation process from the UMC church and why and explains why some churches are choosing to disaffiliate. She also clarifies what the Special Session will consist of this Saturday, November 19th
Pastor Katie catches us up on her newest sermon series, 'Finding Faith in Movies', this year's Charge Conference and a new Prayer Time.
Pastor Katie recaps Soup Kitchen and Trunk-Or-Treat and also reminds us of Chili Cook-Off, Estimates of Giving and ways to be involved in church as well as looks forward to Christmas activities.
Pastor Katie does a quick update on the Soup Kitchen, her sermon series, Trunk Or Treat and Leadership team
This week Pastor Katie and Tiffany Beste discuss their trip to the Leadership Institute in Kansas City and their main takeaways. Tiffany also gives an update on both children and youth activities.
Pastor Katie updates us on October happenings and discusses her sermon series "Defying Gravity"
Pastor Katie updates us on upcoming events in October and discusses the process of replacing Leadership Team members for next year.
Pastor Katie has boss lady Abigail with her this week and they update us on the things coming up this Fall in the church.
Pastor Katie opens up about her faith and challenging times she has faced throughout her life. We all need people and places to turn to during those challenging times.
Pastor Katie touches on what's happening in church and also explains the importance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness. The church is here to serve you and for you to serve others.
Pastor Katie continues to keep us up to date on the many happenings of the church. Wednesday evening service, Bible Studies, music groups and small groups are firing up this Fall.
Pastor Katie updates us on this past Wednesday's new service and evening format. We had a great turnout for our first evening and there are many more things on the horizon to look forward to.
Pastor Katie recaps last week's VBS and updates us on the many things coming up this month and Fall
Pastor Katie summarizes her sermon series, touches on Vacation Bible School, and reminds us of the many ways we can be active in the church.
Pastor Katie updates us on all the activities that are coming up in August. There is a lot going on!
Pastor Katie brings us up to date on the many things that are happening in our church this month!
Pastor Katie discusses the importance of families to our church and what we are trying to do to make life easier for our families.
Pastor Katie discusses her family's recent trip to Lake Poinsett Church Camp and how beneficial church camp can be for all of our FUMC families.
Pastor Katie and Lay Leaders update on happenings of Annual Conference and offer answers to your questions
Pastor Katie discusses her sermon series, "Let Go: Leaning into the Future without Fear"
Pastor Katie discusses the Worship Service Survey and explains why we are considering another service option. We are here to meet people where they are at in their lives.
Pastor Katie discusses the history of the Methodist Church and our FUMC of Yankton. She also introduces her new sermon series Let Go, and she touches on the upcoming Annual Conference.
Pastor Katie wraps up her sermon series, 'The Lord's Prayer'
She also discusses a couple of upcoming events in the church.
Pastor Katie recaps Confirmation Sunday, updates on happenings in the church, and summarizes her sermon series.
Pastor Katie discusses the confirmation process and continues her review of the 'Lord's Prayer' sermon series
Pastor Katie outlines the Holy Week schedule and explains the importance of each day and service.
Pastor Katie's last podcast until she returns from maternity leave. A final update on how we as a church will continue while she's gone.
Use this link to complete the Values Workshop survey she refers to in this update.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ValuesBehavior
Pastor Katie discusses the importance of the many missions projects we have going to FUMC
Pastor Katie updates us on the 2022 budget and the new church governance.
We also hear from Mary Milroy and Dan Johnson for a COVID update.
Pastor Katie discusses the many happenings at church during the Advent and Christmas season.
Pastor Katie updates us on the many things happening at church and reminds us that it takes many hands to do the work. Leadership Team applications are due this Sunday, and we are always looking for volunteers.
United Methodist Church's discussion of allowing homosexuals to be ordained or married in the church
Pastor Katie gives a rundown of the week's events as well as discusses our new church governance plan
Pastor Katie discusses the importance of Community in our church and how to make it happen.
Pastor Katie explains what it means to be a disciple and what that can look like at FUMC in Yankton.
Pastor Katie recaps her sermon series, Let's Act Like It.
She also reviews the Leadership Institute in Leawood, KS
Listen as Pastor Katie explains the new mask mandate and discusses why we have to sacrifice, at times, for the greater good
Tiffany Beste discusses the upcoming school year opportunities for our children and youth and wants YOU to help make them happen!
Pastor Katie discusses the many different children and youth opportunities that are upcoming in the church. We love providing these opportunities and we invite you to participate in making them happen!
Join Pastor Katie as she gives you a sneak peak at this year's VBS Concrete and Cranes which is happening Friday August 13th and Saturday August 14th. Listen as she chats with Tiffany Beste (Children's Ministry Coordinator) as well as some key VBS volunteers on why this is such an important ministry.
Join Pastor Katie for this episode of What's Going On where she reflects on 1st UMC doing volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity. Also listen for ways you can still be involved in helping one family in Yankton build a house and turn it into a home!
Join us for worship on Sundays (9am Contemporary, 10:30am Traditional)
Listen as Pastor Katie updates us on what's happening in the church this summer.
Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 and 10:30 for our live worship services.
Join Pastor Katie for Season 2: Episode 1 of What's Going on! Pastor Katie dives deeper into the sermon series "Soul Reset" and gives some practical suggestions on things we can do to avoid spiritual burnout.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with long-time church member, Mary Alice Halverson! Hear Mary Alice's history of being part of the church and words of wisdom that she has gained through her experiences and time at the church.
Join Pastor Katie along with delegates Bob Thue, Craig Sherman and Tiffany Beste as they recap the happenings of this year's Annual Conference.
Join Pastor Katie as she sits down with Tiffany Beste, Discipleship & Technology Coordinator at FUMC. Hear about Tiffany's journey into her new positions at church and learn about ways you can help and volunteer in the church.
Join Pastor Katie as she sits down with the director for Habitat for Humanity Rebecca Meier as they discuss the upcoming build that First United Methodist Church has agreed to help with. Learn more about the organization and the ways in which you can participate in the build this summer!
Join Pastor Katie as she shares the history of Aldersgate Day along with her own call story. Have you felt your heart strangely warmed by God?
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with former Yankton Youth turned United Methodist Clergy Jen Kisch Anderson! Hear more of Jen's story and how ministry changes based on your context!
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with former Yankton youth turned United Methodist Clergy Valerie Hummel LaBounty! You will also learn more about the process of ordination in the United Methodist Church!
Pastor Katie reflects on our church's mission statement "To grow disciples of Jesus Christ and equip them for ministry in the world" and invites you to reflect if you are living it out in your own life in these three ways:
1) Growing and investing in your own discipleship
2) Growing and investing in the discipleship of others
3) Participating in mission and ministry beyond the church walls.
Join us for worship Sundays at 9am (contemporary) or 10:30am (Traditional).
Join Pastor Katie as challenges you to read the New Testament this summer! Not only that, but Pastor Katie explains how small groups and scripture help to equip disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry in the world.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with former Yankton FUMC member Rev. Sara (Stoddard) McManus. Sara shares some memories of her time in Yankton and what's she's been up to since then.
Join us for worship on Sundays at 9am (Contemporary) and 10:30am (Traditional) either in person or online!
Join Pastor Katie as she shares some of the exciting developments in the life of the church as well as digging deeper in what it looks like to be a part of the community of faith!
Join us for worship Sundays at 9am (Contemporary) and 10:30am (Traditional) in person or online.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with the new Praise Team Director Sara Klawonn!
Worship with us Sundays at 9am (contemporary) or 10:30am (Traditional) either in person or online!
www.firstumcyankton.org
Join Pastor Katie and Youth & Children Coordinator Tiffany Beste as they discuss all the exciting things happening at FUMC!
Camp March: Sign up for church camp by March 31st to reserve your spot!
Palm Sunday and Easter Extravaganza: This Sunday (28th) at 10am!
Easter Services: 9am and 10:30am on April 4th
Children's Church during 9am service starting April 11th
And more!
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on this past Sunday's Sermon, "Woman, Here Is Your Son" and the call we all have to treat each other as family.
Join Pastor Katie as we continue to explore the words of Jesus from the cross- this time directed at his mother and the beloved disciple. Jesus redefined what it meant to be family and that as Christians we are to care for one another as family.
Join us for worship on Sundays at 10am either online or in person!
Join Pastor Katie as she dives deeper in to the sermon "Father, Forgive Them" and talks about needing to ask forgiveness of others as well.
Join Pastor Katie as she dives into the history of Mardi Gras, Carnivale and explains more about Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.
Join Pastor Katie as she sits down with her husband Jason. Learn more about him, their life together and a fun game of "Would You Rather". Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget to wear your valentine color to worship this Sunday, February 14th!
In this very special episode of What's Going On, Pastor Katie sits down with the executive directors of the Missouri Valley Pregnancy Resource Center and the River City Domestic Violence Center to talk about their organizations and the work they are doing with some of the most vulnerable populations in our community and region.
If you'd like to support the work they are doing, First United Methodist Church is currently supporting these organizations for our missions. You can participate in the Baby Bottle Boomerang or the Sweetheart Tree (or both) until Valentine's Day!
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with Children and Youth Coordinator Tiffany Beste about all the exciting things happening at First UMC!
Link to February Children's Survey - https://forms.gle/9c4iVRvXAYJiyj7u6
To sign up for Remind messages:
Youth Remind - Text @1fumcyouth to 81010
Childrens Remind - Text @1stumckid to 81010
Join Pastor Katie as she ponders the impact of First United Methodist Church and it's people. Hear stories from Thanksgiving, the stats on Angel Tree and the new mission opportunity coming up! Join us for worship Sundays at 10am either in person or online!
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on Christmas and on the year. What if the small things have become more important this year?
Join us for Christmas Eve Worship (December 24th) at 4:30pm on our website (www.yanktonfirstumc.org) or YouTube!
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with Children's Ministry Coordinator Tiffany Beste about FUMC's children's ministry, Christmas Program and lessons learned during this covid season.
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on "the light shining in the darkness" this advent and Christmas season.
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on the characters of the nativity during this first week of advent.
Join Pastor Katie as she looks ahead to Advent and gives everyone a Thanksgiving Challenge! Email your list to pastorkricke@gmail.com
This week's episode of What's Going On features Pastor Katie sitting down with her 3 year old son Ben. Get to know a little more about him, his favorite book and hear an encouragement to parents.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with Dr. Dan Johnson who is a lay leader for our church and a member of the Covid Task Force. Topics include the importance of serving the local church and how we are continuing to be in the church in the midst of a pandemic.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with District Superintendent Rev. Rebecca Grinager. Rebecca will be joining us in worship this Sunday (Nov. 1st) to share in the message and be leading us in our charge conference between services. In this episode, we talk about our United Methodist Connectionalism, about following your call and share some fun memories of how they met and the infamous "hip hop interpretive line dance" class at LTC.
Join Pastor Katie as she visits with Gena Brandt and Julie Moderegger about youth ministry and our upcoming Costume Parade on October 28th! Youth group (grades 6-12) meets every Wednesday night at 7pm at the church. You can donate candy for the costume parade through Sunday, October 25th by dropping it off at the church.
Join us for worship on Sundays here on YouTube or check out our sermon podcast.
Join Pastor Katie as she gives you a behind the scenes look at the technology that goes into making worship happen (both in person and via our livestream.) She also talks more about how to live out our discipleship by earning all we can through the work that God has called us to do.
If you haven't done so already, fill out your 2021 commitment card online at www.firstumcyankton.org/give/stewardship
Join Pastor Katie and special guest Diane Kisch as we talk about the United Methodist Women's "Soupless Soup Kitchen" fundraiser, the sermon series "Earn. Save. Give." and the importance of pledging to the church how much you plan to give in 2021.
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on the James Sermon series, how to be the church now and looking ahead to the October series "Earn. Save. Give" on money management and our discipleship.
Join us for a very special episode of What's Going On where Pastor Katie chats with her parents, Les and Shirley Rowen, about what it's like to be the parents of a pastor as well as their take on our James sermon series.
Join Pastor Katie as she digs deeper into James 2:14-24 and the relationship between faith and works. This is a convicting book and a convicting series and may we all take the time to reflect on our own faith journeys and what we need to do to keep our faith alive.
Join Pastor Katie as she dives further into James 1:2-4 and shares more about how trials can lead to personal growth.
If you are a youth (grades 6-12) of the church, please let us know how to best contact you as we get our youth programming started this fall! Comment on this video or contact the church office.
Join Pastor Katie as she reflects on the first week of in-sanctuary worship since March and looks ahead to our September Sermon series on James.
Find out what is going on in the life of First United Methodist Church from Pastor Katie and special guest, Kristi Palecek.
Kristi is the chair of the church's Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) and share some insight on the work that team does which is especially relevant since they deal with staffing and we have openings at the church.
Join Pastor Katie and special guest lay leader Chad Herrmann as they share about what is going on in the life of First United Methodist Church in Yankton and respond to Pastor Corey's sermon.