Meet Our Team
Meagan O'Brien
Meagan O'Brien
Meagan O'Brien
Lead Pastor
Pastor Meagan has been pastor by profession for a few years but has been in ministry for decades. She moved from super-volunteer to staff in a large church, went to seminary (three weeks after getting married!), and graduated in 2020. She was appointed to her first church the same year and ordained as an Elder in 2022. Meagan
Lead Pastor
Pastor Meagan has been pastor by profession for a few years but has been in ministry for decades. She moved from super-volunteer to staff in a large church, went to seminary (three weeks after getting married!), and graduated in 2020. She was appointed to her first church the same year and ordained as an Elder in 2022. Meagan and her family love all things Disney and Lego, exploring local St. Louis places, watching sports, going to the Lake, and time with friends and family.
Patty Giebink
Meagan O'Brien
Meagan O'Brien
Administrative Assistant
Patty and her husband Adam have been members of First Washington United Methodist Church since the fall of 2012 when they moved back to Missouri from Michigan. They have two cats, Milli and Rosy. Patty loves animals, traveling, and making jewelry.
Chester Cannon
Meagan O'Brien
Chester Cannon
Media Director
Born in St. Louis and moved to Washington when he was ten, Chester calls Washington home and has been a church member over 35 years. He has been the church's media guy for over fifteen years. He has two adult daughters, Erin and Alison, and a granddaughter, Alice. He enjoys old movies and radio dramas and is a huge fan of Stephen King books.
Julie Dotson
Julie Dotson
Chester Cannon
Soul Care Leader
Julie has been married to her husband, Jim, for 40+ years. They have 3 adult children, Ryan, Jessie, Shannon, and 8 grandchildren ranging in ages from 2 to 15. Julie was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in several states from California to Pennsylvania. She loves spending time with family and friends, and the outd
Soul Care Leader
Julie has been married to her husband, Jim, for 40+ years. They have 3 adult children, Ryan, Jessie, Shannon, and 8 grandchildren ranging in ages from 2 to 15. Julie was born in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived in several states from California to Pennsylvania. She loves spending time with family and friends, and the outdoors, especially anything near water. Julie loves to read, learn new things, and express her creativity.
