Rev. Karen Winkel
Rev. Winkel has announced her resignation from United Church of Paducah effective July 5th, 2009. She will be accepting the pastoral position at Hillcrest Congregational United Church of Christ in Montrose, Colorado. She will be greatly missed!
"What a delight to be part of a Christian community
like this! Questions are welcomed, differences are
celebrated,
newcomers are quickly embraced, and the love of God
is freely shared.
This is a perfect place to experience what Jesus meant when he said, 'The Kingdom of God is among you.' We gather as equals, trusting in the Spirit to equip us for lives rich in meaning, love, and service to God's good creation."
- Rev. Karen Winkel
Pastor, United Church of Paducah
Rev. Karen Winkel is an ordained United Church of Christ minister. She holds a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies and an M.A. in Counseling from California State University, Fresno. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA.
Karen has ministered in churches on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, the Oregon coast, and in Utah and Colorado. Prior to her call to ministry, Karen had a rich and varied career at Cal State Fresno.
Rev. Winkel also co-hosts "Reflections", a local weekly television show sponsored by Paducah Cooperative Ministry, where she discusses important spiritual, ministerial, and community issues. Video clips are available for download here.
