Katharine (Kate) West (Class of 2031, At Large) is the pastor of Park Center UCC and First Congregational UCC in Antelope County, Nebraska. A graduate of Transylvania University and Lexington Theological Seminary, Kate is passionate about rural communities. From disaster recovery to social justice advocacy, Kate seeks to find ways to reach people where they are to share God’s radical hospitality and love. As a member of the Nebraska Conference and Tri Conference Board of Directors, Kate works to strengthen the UCC on all levels and to support laity, clergy, and congregations as they transition into the Kin-dom of God.