Senior Pastor: Rev. Kayla Roosa
Pastor Kayla Roosa (pronounced like Row-Say) joined us on July 1, 2022. She was appointed by the cabinet to lead and guide both Clio Bethany UMC and Otisville UMC as we form a cooperative parish and live into this new phase in our ministry.
Some facts about Pastor Kayla:
Facts about Pastor Kayla:
- She enjoys spending time in God’s creation — camping, biking, and walking
- Not sure how to pronounce her last name? As her elementary school choir teacher said – like the wine! What does she prefer to be called? You can call her Pastor Kayla or PK.
- She is the youngest of three. She has two older brothers (Scott and Ryan) who live on the west side of the state with their spouses and children, close to her parents who moved there in February of 2019 to be closer to her niece and 3 nephews (Ellie 9, Ben 7, Weston 7, Garrett 5). She enjoys spending any time she can get with them!
- Foods she doesn’t like: bananas, raspberries, blueberries, shellfish (allergy), olives (black or green), beans.
- Two habits she picked up in seminary are sipping tea (hot or cold) and coloring.
- She LOVES office supplies. . . particularly pens, journals/notebooks and post-its!
- She loves connecting with children and youth — they bring her great joy and keep her young!
Secretary: Kory Sanger
Kory became our Administrative Secretary in March of 2021. She loves serving Bethany and being that friendly face in the office when people come in to visit. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She also loves photography, flowers of all kinds, collecting and polishing rocks, camping, swimming, reading, and lounging around the house with her husband. Phone: (810)686-5151
Meet Rachel Deshone – Choir Director & Ross Dolittle – Musician
Rachel Deshone is the choir director at Bethany United Methodist Church. You will find her leading the choir and the congregation in song during worship. She also participates with other churches in the district in Easter & Christmas cantatas with many of the members of the choir. Rachel invites you to come to choir practice and praise and worship through song. Ross Dolittle is a talented musician in our church. He is often playing the clavinova during services and accompanying the choir. Ross also directs the Bethany Band. If you play an instrument and want to join the Bethany Band, see Ross. In addition, Ross has taken over as the director of the Bethany Hand Bell Choir. If you want to get involved in our music department in any capacity, see either Ross or Rachel! Bethany UMC is also served by 2 other pianists who you will see in worship from time to time. Mavis Miller and Cris Schipper. Both can be found behind the grand piano on various Sundays.
Looking for a Previous Pastor of Bethany UMC?
Rev. Cathi Huvaere transitioned to retirement on 6/12/2022. If you need her retirement contact information, reach out to our church office. Check out our fun retirement party!
Rev. LuAnn Rourke transitioned to First United Methodist Church in Port Huron in June of 2017. She now serves as a District Superintendent.
Would you like to connect with Pastor Kayla? She is offering a Bible study on Wednesdays at 4:30pm throughout Lent. If you'd like to schedule a one-on-one, please call the church office to set up a time. Pastor Kayla loves getting to know the people of Clio and Otisville.