The United Methodist Church of Vandalia welcomes the Rev. Helen McFarland, who is an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church.
Rev. McFarland is a graduate of Culver-Stockton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy.
She is also a graduate of Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City with a Master of Divinity degree.
Rev. McFarland has served in the following churches; Sharpsburg and Andrew Chapel; Elsberry and Smith Chapel; Callao, Mt. Zion West, and Milam Chapel; St. James and Belle; Edina, Bee Ride, and Knox City; Hydesburg and First in Hannibal.
Within the United Methodist Church organization, she has served on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry, directed church camp, and was a district and conference youth coordinator.
She was also involved in Girl Scouts as a troop leader, trainer, and trip and event planner.
Rev. McFarland would like to welcome everyone to attend Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.