[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s my first official week at Foothills!
I am already so amazed at the deeply connected community that the people of Foothills have built. I’ve spent the last few years doing consulting work for Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations all over the United States, and I can confidently say, Foothills is really a different kind of church. Foothills is truly a mission-driven, vision-inspired, and relationship-based congregation.
Obviously, I have so much to learn. I am only at the very beginning of my journey with this congregation. But, seeing the church’s response to this global pandemic is inspiring. A crisis can bring out the very best in people (and the very worst). It has certainly brought out the best of Foothills. There have been so many changes recently, of which I am one, and this congregation has been flexible, adaptive, experimental–and most importantly–forgiving.
My job, in this new position, is to help people find and connect to Foothills. To help us connect more deeply with one another. To foster a healthy, energetic, and faith-based presence on social media. And, most importantly, give Rev. Sean and his husband, Charles, a Sunday off (a.k.a I’ll be helping with the technical aspects of worship production).
I am beyond excited to be on the Foothills team. I want to meet everyone! I’ll be holding an informal meet and greet next Friday, July 24th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Please drop-in anytime during that window, and let’s have a conversation! Here’s a link to join.
I can’t wait to meet all of you. Foothills has created a vibrant, awe-inspiring ministry that I’m so grateful to be a part of.
Blessings,
Tanner Linden
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Katie believes the best things in life are the result of collaboration and diverse perspectives coming together to produce something greater than any individual could. She is passionate about systems, efficiency and collaboration for better community outcomes. She loves dreaming up the big picture and drafting the roadmap to make it happen. She has a background in operations, fundraising, communications and program development, as well as over a decade of nonprofit management experience in Northern Colorado.
Her greatest joy in life comes from her family. Her husband, Steven, a principal at Wellington Middle School, and daughters Emmaline and Esmae are the lights of her life. Together they love mountains, music and all kinds of food. She is passionate about women supporting other women in all stages of life and especially through the critical moments that make or break us. She believes that one of the most important things in life is to be kind.
Being outdoors makes her soul come alive. It always roots her in gratitude and is one of the reasons she loves living in Fort Collins.