Rev. Kathryn Morgan (Kate), Transitional Pastor  

A cradle Presbyterian, I grew up in Pitman NJ and attended First Presbyterian Church of Pitman with my family.  First Presbyterian of Pitman is the church of my baptism, confirmation and the first community of faith that equipped me for a life walking with God in the way of Jesus Christ.

     During high school and college, volunteer opportunities in church offered varied experiences from choir, to children’s and adult Sunday school leadership as well as youth group leader. 

   While serving in the Marine Corps, I was most fortunate to be posted to a base in Scotland.  I had my pick of Presbyterian Churches! I attended Brechin Cathedral which was not actually a cathedral and is sadly no longer an active church.  They were very sweet and let me sing in the choir when I wasn’t on duty. I loved touring the Scottish countryside and visiting churches, some dating back to the 900’s.  After returning to civilian life, I also returned to Scotland for a masters in history at the University of Aberdeen.  After graduation, home beckoned, and I began teaching senior high history. It was a good experience, I loved the students and fellow teachers however, I found my greatest joy in doing the work of the church.  I have served as an elder, moderator of Presbyterian Women, even helped out directing the children’s choir and still the desire to do more was always there.  My pastors encouraged me to explore seminary and there I found that God was calling me to ordained ministry.

   Throughout my call, I have served in different capacities. It has been an interesting journey and I have gained knowledge and experience in each setting.  Each experience has brought a widening perspective that I value as I continue to serve God and the church and to see how God is at work in different ways in different places.

      My husband, David, is an aborist with his own tree service.  His last name is Wible.  I kept Morgan for reasons of mispronunciation!  He fully agreed and thought about changing his last name to Morgan!  David and I live in a fixer-upper in Pitman NJ.  David has two children, Brianna and David, my step-children, the children of my heart. Brianna graduated from Rowan University with a degree in PR and a minor in art.  She is using all her skills in learning the design side of jewelry.  She now lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and works in a jewelry store.  David has a degree in music from Swarthmore College and is finding his way. When we’re together Brianna and I love to go to art museums, bookstores, concerts, and taking road trips.  We enjoy camping however the two Dave’s prefer air conditioning and TV.  But wherever we are,  we all enjoy art and music.  I am blessed with a close family and many nieces and nephews and they and I also enjoy the art and music available in the Delaware Valley.

    Quilting, reading, biking, hiking and photography are also high on the list of things I love to do.  We have an organic garden at home with a beautiful fig tree at its center.  I grow things and David eats them!  We both love coffee and there’s nothing like a cup of tea in the afternoon. There is always room at our table and in our home for family and friends old and new.

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