meet pastor kelly
Pastor Kelly Murdock-Billy has been a licensed pastor since 1987 and has most recently served three congregations in Montana. She became a member of the Mountain Sky Conference in 2000. In 2023, she moved to Rifle and began serving the United Methodist Church (UMC) congregation on a three-quarter-time basis, as well as the Meeker church on a quarter-time basis.
In Meeker, she preaches twice a month and is available by phone for any needs from parishioners. The other two Sundays are designated as Community Work Sunday and Lay Speaker Sunday. Although this schedule is unconventional, it is well-received by the congregation. Pastor Kelly Murdock-Billy has been a licensed pastor since 1987 and most recently served three congregations in Montana. She joined the Mountain Sky Conference in 2000.
In 2023, Pastor Kelly Murdock-Billy relocated to Rifle to serve the United Methodist Church (UMC) congregation on a three-quarter-time basis and the Meeker church on a quarter-time basis. She has been a licensed pastor since 1987 and most recently served three congregations in Montana. Kelly became a member of the Mountain Sky Conference in 2000.
In Meeker, she preaches twice a month and is available by phone for any needs from parishioners. The other two Sundays are designated as Community Work Sunday and Lay Speaker Sunday. Although this schedule is unconventional, it is well-received by the congregation.
Celebrating a Rich History
Commitment to youth
Commitment to Inclusion
Commitment to Inclusion
Confirmation of young people is an important activity and commitment of the church.
Each youth goes through an educational experience with the pastor and a church mentor culminating in their confirmation of faith.
The church also offers Sunday School at 12:15 three times a month that is team taught.
Commitment to Inclusion
Commitment to Inclusion
Commitment to Inclusion
The idea of “open hearts, open minds, open doors” is founded on the principle that everyone is equal in God's sight. It advocates for the church to serve as a space where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, mirroring the inclusive essence of Christ’s teachings. This perspective motivates congregations to take a stand ag
The idea of “open hearts, open minds, open doors” is founded on the principle that everyone is equal in God's sight. It advocates for the church to serve as a space where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, mirroring the inclusive essence of Christ’s teachings. This perspective motivates congregations to take a stand against discrimination and foster an environment of acceptance and support for everyone.
Inspirational Services
Commitment to Inclusion
Inspirational Services
Join us on any Sunday. Pastor Kelly preaches on the second and fourth Sundays, and various lay speakers preach on the third Sunday. We serve the community as a church in the World on the 1st Sunday. When there is a fifth Sunday in a month, we trade off hosting a potluck with the Rifle United Methodist Presbyterian Church. Feel free to call or check our Facebook page for the schedule.
The church is not a gallery for the better exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones
Henry Ward Beecher
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