Rev. Sean Peters
Lead Pastor
Hi. I'm Rev. Sean Peters. I am an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. I have served churches in Florida and Alabama since 2003. I am married to my best friend Sandra, and we have two grown children who both live in Nashville, Tennessee. I am passionate about communicating the life-giving message of God's love for all people and for creating new ways to reach new people with the Good News of Jesus. I am honored to serve as the Pastor of Pekin First UMC and look forward to our future together.
Jarilyn Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Hi! I’m Jarilyn, and I find joy in serving God’s people as the Administrative Assistant. I would love to help find the answers to any questions you have about Pekin First.
Marilyn Everett
Business Manager
Hi, I’m Marilyn. I am the “numbers person” here, and I love being a part of Pekin First. I am excited about the great things we are working on for the future of our church. We would love to have you visit and see if you would like to make Pekin First your church home. Stop by my office and say hello!
Gina Booth
Communications Director
Hi, I’m Gina and that’s my husband Tim in the photo . I enjoy using technology to communicate all the exciting things we have going on at Pekin First. You will often see me taking pictures, recording videos, and operating the computer in the sound booth. If there is an event or service opportunity you need promoted, let me know how I can help!
Emmy Thies
Children and Family Ministries
Hi, I’m Emmy! I’ve been blessed to be a part of this church since I was a child. As the Director of Children and Family Ministries, I now get to create fun ways for children to grow their relationships with God. I’m excited to share the message of Jesus and make church a second home for children and their families! Please reach out with any questions you have for me!
Megan Rahn
Youth Ministries Director
My name is Megan Rahn and I grew up in First United Methodist Church. I graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors in teaching English to speakers of other languages last year. I am currently in the second graduate year at Dominican University for my Master’s of Social Work. I have a huge heart for teaching the next generation to be lights in a world that is bleeding for hope and change.
Eric Wrigley
Contemporary Worship Leader
Hi! I’m Eric and that’s my wife Brittany. I have always had a passion for music, and I love creating contemporary worship experiences that people can connect with and feel the presence of the holy spirit. Feel free to reach out to me anytime. I love meeting new people.
Jaymee Lee
Nursery Care
Hi, I’m Jamie. I enjoy teaching the little people of the church! We play games, do crafts, and learn about Jesus. I am always excited to see new faces in the nursery. If you have a child under the age of 5 you can bring them to me while you worship!
Josh Hafliger
Online Ministries Director
I’m so blessed to get to serve as the Director of Online Ministries. I have been a part of the Media Team for many years, and in 2021 God called me to take a step forward in my faith and serve with this wonderful staff. Taking on this new position and helping connect people with the life giving power of Jesus has been great in my personal faith journey. If I can help in anyway with your faith journey please feel free to contact me!