Immanuel is part of the United Methodist denomination and has been part of the community for many years. We are a church of innovation, but also of tradition. We seek to be generous in spirit, fully devoted to Jesus Christ, educated in the Word of God and wholly committed to God. We strive to be a vital part of the community of Jefferson in pursuit of social holiness and welcoming to all. Essentially, Immanuel is a place for all people to come home as well as to go out into the world to build the Kingdom of God.
We believe the goal of the Christian life is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. We value passionate worship, relevant preaching, small groups to hold Christians accountable to one another, and serving those who are in need.
We believe the goal of the Christian life is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. We value passionate worship, relevant preaching, small groups to hold Christians accountable to one another, and serving those who are in need.
where faith and family meet. |
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When the church was asked about what made Immanuel UMC special, the same answer emerges over and over: it's like being part of a family. Relationships are an important part of community. Support, connection, accountability, friendship - Immanuel is a faith-filled community and you are welcome here!
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As a church community that is focused on meeting people where they are to share the love of Jesus Christ, through mission and outreach, out vision is simple: To be people helping people experience the love of Jesus by serving others where they live, whoever they are.
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Staff leadership
Pastor Kellen
Pastor Kellen Roggenbuck joined the leadership of Immanuel UMC in July of 2017. He went to school for Music Education, but found his true calling in ministry. Prior to being appointed to Immanuel, Kellen served in full time student ministry for 12 years, using the gifts he's developed over that time to educate and engage through teaching the scripture. He is currently finishing his Masters of Divinity at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.
Pastor Kellen has worked with all ages and all backgrounds, and loves to teach anyone about Jesus, no matter who they are. His specific passions are youth ministry, mission work and playing the ukulele.
Pastor Kellen has worked with all ages and all backgrounds, and loves to teach anyone about Jesus, no matter who they are. His specific passions are youth ministry, mission work and playing the ukulele.
Christian Education Director Megan
Megan Kexel joined Immanuel UMC in September 2018 as the Christian Education Director. She has been raising her girls, Jaylah 5 years and Winslow “Winni” 1 year, for the last few years at home. Prior to that Megan has been an Early Childhood Educator since 2003 and even taught Pre-Kindergarten for the state of North Carolina.
She has a heart for working with children and seeing them come to know who Jesus is and wants to see Immanuel’s Children’s Ministry grow and thrive!
Outside of Ministry Megan loves spending time with her husband Jason and their children, as well as working with cows on their friends farm, watching sports (go Pack), creating art and spending time in nature!
She has a heart for working with children and seeing them come to know who Jesus is and wants to see Immanuel’s Children’s Ministry grow and thrive!
Outside of Ministry Megan loves spending time with her husband Jason and their children, as well as working with cows on their friends farm, watching sports (go Pack), creating art and spending time in nature!
