becky jo messenbrink
Pastor

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Becky Jo began her appointment at Eden Prairie UMC July 1, having served in ministry for 24 years. She has a deep passion for taking scripture and making it relevant in people's lives through preaching and teaching, personal and pastoral conversations. The call of the church is to nurture and grow one another, while turning its focus outward by serving those in need.
 

Rachel Casper  
director of children's ministries

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Rachel Casper started June 3 as the new Director of Children's Ministries at Eden Prairie UMC. She is a member of the congregation and mother of three young sons.

Jody Veatch
Young Family Engagement Specialist

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Jody Veatch began working with families with young children in June 2017, when the position was created. She and her husband Jeff have been members of Eden Prairie UMC for several years; they themselves are parents of two young children. She works closely with nursery helpers, as well as connecting families. During Vacation Bible School, she directed the outreach efforts, researching projects children could make that were needed in the community. She also works closely with the Wednesday Huddle, an informal family gathering.
Email jodyv@prairiechurch.org 

Rick Lamothe
custodian

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Rick has been cleaning up since 2004. Rick and his wife, Sybil, have been members since 1982 and have three sons and five grandkids. All three sons were confirmed and two were married here at EPUMC.
Email rickl@prairiechurch.org

Megan Peterson
DIRECTOR OF music
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Megan Peterson joins the staff of Eden Prairie UMC effective July 1 as the Director of Music. Her experience includes work with adult and children's choir, adult and youth hand bells and a contemporary praise ensemble. Music should be utilized to enhance, enrich and add depth to worship.

KT Thompson
organist/accompanist

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KT Thompson is an organist, pianist and accordion player who joined our staff in November. Her experience includes rehearsal and performance pianist for regional theaters and singing with the Minnesota Chorale.Her hobbies include acrylic and watercolor painting and being on Minnesota's rivers and lakes.

Terri Myers
​Director of Children's Ministries

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Terri has been a resident of Eden Prairie since age 5.  She “married” into the EPUMC family and has served the church family in many ways: working with children and youth in a variety of settings, hospitality, wedding coordinator and yoga instructor. Terri has a B.A.S in Elementary Education as well as a passion for fitness, which brings energy to our youth ministry.  Email terrim@prairiechurch.org

Becky Coleman
office manager

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Becky Coleman joined the staff in summer 2015. She enjoys connecting people with resources, as well as providing the administrative support necessary for ministry. She is especially interested in how we share faith stories through various media, including social media. She and her husband live in Minneapolis and are members of Living Spirit United Methodist Church. She is active in United Methodist Women and PAUMCS, professional administrators group.
Email office@prairiechurch.org

Kay Comerford
​nursery

Susie Jose
bookkeeper
Kay Comerford came to Eden Prairie UMC with her mom as she was growing up. She loved her time here as a youth and is excited to work with the youngest children.
Email book-keeping@prairiechurch.org