REV. DEBORAH MANN
Pastor
Pastor Deb completed her training at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She is an ordained minister in the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and joined the First Church United family in 2021. Her passion for a healthy family of God is to bring hope and encouragement to all people, regardless of their faith backgrounds. She believes in intergenerational ministries and the benefits of faithfully growing together as one family while acknowledging our individuality. Having been a former hospice chaplain, she is sensitive to the needs of those who are grieving losses in their lives. Pastor Deb and her wife love the outdoors, traveling, kayaking and spending time with friends and family, especially their children and grandchildren.
Kelly Waters
Office Administrator
Kelly Waters joined First Church United as the Office Administrator in November 2024. She is a lifelong member of the church, and is pleased to support the community that positively impacted her life growing up and beyond. When not serving the church, Kelly enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children – working around their farm, walking the dog, riding bikes, exploring parks, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and travelling.
Lee Ann Maas
Director of Youth Ministries
Lee Ann Maas officially joined the staff at First Church United in 2021. She is in charge of leading our WOW children’s program, Sunday School, Christmas program and Vacation Bible School. We have many volunteers of all ages that she works with, including members of the Christian Education committee. Lee Ann also teaches craftwork for the WOW and VBS programs and offers occasional children’s sermons during worship. In the Community Youth Group, she is a Cube Leader and member of the board and sings with the FCU Chancel Choir.
She is married and has 2 children, 2 stepchildren and 5 grandchildren.
Lee Ann is owner & operator of M&M Consulting and Computer Services, and loves to help clients solve and repair computer issues. She also works part-time as a caregiver for Visiting Angels Homecare. In her spare time, Lee Ann enjoys kayaking, traveling, fishing, music and art, and spending time with her dog, Lena.