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Pastor of Union Park United Methodist Church & Family

Pastor Lee Webb and his wife Cathy came to Union Park United Methodist Church July 1, 2006. Lee has served churches in Iowa since 1976 (serving 2 churches in St. Louis during seminary). Lee graduated from Morningside College in Sioux city (where Cathy and Lee met) in 1978 with a degree in Religion and Psychology. He received a Masters of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis in 1982. Lee has a passion for Jesus Christ, helping people grow closer to Christ, music, United Methodist camping, mission, fixing things, and having fun.

Cathy is a graduate of Morningside College, where she received her degree in Religion and Psychology. She also is a graduate of Upper Iowa University, where she received her teaching degree in Elemantary Education.
Cathy is employed as a Program Assistant at the Partnership for Prevention Sciences at ISU.

Lee and Cathy have two grown sons, one in California and the other in Iowa.
Together Pastor Lee and Cathy bring a variety of gifts in making disciples for Jesus Christ. It would be their privilege to welcome you to our worship service and into our faith community.

Here you will see that Jesus Christ is lifted up and that you will be drawn to Him. “Who I am” is not important. “Who He is” is the most important thing.

leeupumc@gmail.com

Choir Director for Union Park United Methodist Church

Virginia Croskery: "I am pleased to serve on the staff as Choir Director and Bell Choir Director. In addition, I am a member of the Voice Faculty at Simpson College. I have Bachelors and Masters degrees from Northwestern University and a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Iowa.

"I invite high school youth to join our chancel choir and to share their other musical talents. I would like to invite anyone who would like to sing with our chancel choir or play in our handbell choir to come and join us. As the daughter of a pastor, I believe that music is an integral part of our staff and church family!"
 
Virginia is well known as a soprano soloist and has appeared with numerous orchestras, opera companies, and chamber groups, both in this country and abroad. She joined the Second and Third National Tours of Andrew Loyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera and later joined the Broadway company.
Virginia's real passion is for teaching and from her rich background in music, she wants to incorporate instruments, the bell choir, and children's choir into the music for our Worship Services.
 
 
 

Organist for Union Park United Methodist Church

Patricia "Pat" Snook: "My hometown is Ottumwa, Iowa although I lived for three years in Laurel, Maryland while growing up. In 1974, I graduated from the University of Iowa in Music Education. I have been an organist for various churches, weddings, funerals, receptions, etc. in the Des Moines area for 25 years. I have taught organ/piano lessons in my home for 22 years. I have worked for Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa fulltime for 21 years as an Administrative Assistant. I have one son, Kenny. We enjoy going to movies, outdoor activities and reading books."

Administrative Secretary

A NEW Administrative Secretary for Union Park United Methodist Church

Amy grew up in Des Moines and graduated from North High, then Hamilton College. Amy spent over 10 years working in the non-profit neighborhood field. Amy and her family reside in Pleasant Hill and attend church at New Life.

Amy also works part-time at Easton Place United Methodist Church as the Administrative Assistant to the Pastor. Amy has a passion for working with people and providing assistance to those who work so tirelessly to make a difference in the community and in the lives of others. She is a strong believer that we all have a responsibility to do something good and everyday we should do our best to improve this world. Amy spends a great deal of time volunteering at school, church, and in the community.

Being a mom is also a top priority to Amy, as she has four busy kids ranging in age from 9 to 14. As a family, the Rodman's enjoy volunteering together, family dinner and game nights, and traveling.

Amy Rodman: "My faith has brought me to where I am today and I feel so blessed to be able to serve God everyday in my personal life and my work life. Being surrounded by two wonderful church families is an amazing thing. I get to smile everyday while I drive to work and when I get to see God's work first hand, I still get goosebumps!"

Email Amy at unionparkumc@msn.com

Amy M. Rodman
Administrative Secretary
Union Park United Methodist Church
2305 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-262-2875
Visit us on the web at:
www.unionparkumc.org

A hardy welcome to our new custodian

Welcome aboard Steve Michal!

Steve and his wife reside and worship in Earlham, IA.  

They have three boys—Brock, age 23, Ben, age 15, and Daniel, age 11.

Steve is a graduate of Kirkwood Community College and has been in Iowa most of his life.  

He spent 18 years working as a printer right out of college.  

Steve is also a PROUD owner of a Pug named Sandy.  

Steve enjoys reading his Bible and motorcycles.