First United Methodist Church of Marianna
Nathan Attwood, Senior Pastor
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Pastor Nathan has served as our senior pastor since 2016. He
holds a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity from Emory University's Candler School of Theology, and an undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University. He is an ordained Elder in the Alabama West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, serving as a pastor, associate pastor, denominational staffer, and youth pastor since 1997.
email: nathanwattwood@gmail.com
Rev. Lauren Cowan, Associate Pastor of Engagement
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Pastor Lauren leads our ministries to children and teenagers. She has served as an Associate Pastor at our church since 2023 and has been appointed as a Licensed Local Pastor in the UMC since 2021. She holds an undergraduate degree in religion from Huntingdon College and an M.Div. degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Prior to serving with us, she was pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church near Gainesville, GA and has served ministry internships at Montgomery First United Methodist Church and St. James UMC in Montgomery, AL.
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email: laurenncowan@gmail.com
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Rev. Nichole Mayo, Care and Program Pastor
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Pastor Nichole leads our congregational care ministries and provides support to programmatic ministries to children, youth, adults, including our church's event planning. She also serves as the pastor of Greenwood United Methodist Church. A graduate of the University of Central Florida and Brevard Community College, she is currently pursing a Master's of Divinity at Liberty University. Prior to serving our congregation, Pastor Nichole was a public school teacher before serving in children's ministry and curriculum development at Marianna First Baptist Church and Rivertown Community Church. She is a Licensed Local Pastor and a candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church.
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Brooke Brown Office Administrator
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Brooke joined our team in 2025. She manages the daily operations of our office, handles publications, keeps the church calendar and coordinates events, assists the pastors in administrative matters, works with volunteer receptionists, and more.
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email: fumcmarianna@gmail.com
Brandi Trancynger Finance Administrator
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Brandi joined our team in 2025. She manages the financial matters of the church, including contributions and deposits, bookkeeping, expenditures, statements, audits, and financial reporting.
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email: brandit@gmail.com
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Judy Harrison, Music Director​
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Judy has overseen music ministries since 2017 but has been on staff as choir director, and, previously, as accompanist for many years. She leads the chancel choir, handbells and coordinates the rich musical life of our church.
Anthony Warrington, Organist/Accompanist
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Anthony accompanies our choir and congregation in Sunday mornings. He has been a church musician since childhood and served as a church staff musician since 1990. He is a member of the American Guild of Church Organists and has served on the Board of the local chapter.
Becky Wester, Nursery Coordinator​
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Since 2008, Becky Wester has been the heart and soul our nursery, nurturing countless little ones with her unwavering love and guidance. Her tireless dedication has created a warn and welcoming environment that parents and children alike have come to cherish. For over a decade, Becky has been instrumental in shaping the faith journeys of our youngest congregation members and ensuring that each child feels seen, heard and deeply loved by God
Gary Thornton, Custodian
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Gary keeps our facilities in order and facilitates our Wednesday Night Suppers.
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