About Our Church
Our Mission & Vision
Our vision…
is to connect people to faith and each other.
Our mission…
is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our Values…
- We value worship – online & in person.
- We value Missions, and generously support multiple mission efforts.
- We value Fellowship, demonstrating fellowship and connection within our church and community.
- We value children and youth, and encourage their spiritual growth.
For Our Visitors
Frequently Asked Questions
What do United Methodists believe?
As a part of the worldwide United Methodist Church family, we follow a set of Bible-based, God inspired beliefs set forth by our denomination. To learn more about our beliefs, CLICK HERE.
Where should I park? Is there handicapped parking available?
We have handicap parking and the church is handicap accessible with a ramp at the side of the church.
What should I expect?
A casual service with a variety of music.
Do you serve Communion?
We have communion the first Sunday of every month. Everyone is welcome at this table.
What should I wear?
Any attire is appropriate.
Is there Sunday School?
Our Sunday School starts at 10:00 am, right after the church service is over.
Is there Children's Church or a Nursery?
We do not have a nursery. Children are encouraged and welcome to attend the worship service which includes a children’s time.
How do I join the church?
If you would like to become a member of the church, please speak with our pastor after the Sunday Service or by contacting the church office at 605-343-7145 or email khumc@live.com.
Can I attend any event?
Yes!
Who We Are
Meet Our Staff/Pastors
Pastor Sharla McCaskell
I’m Pastor Sharla McCaskell and I’ve served at Knollwood Heights UMC since 2011. Prior to that, I served as the Associate Pastor at Rapid City First UMC for 7 years. A lifelong United Methodist, I grew up in Selby, SD, but have called Rapid City home since graduation from Northern State University in 1988.
My first job out of college was as the Program Director at the United Methodist Camp: Storm Mountain Center, where I was Site Director until 1995. In 2004 I answered the call to ministry, graduating from St. Paul’s School of Theology in Kansas City, MO in 2010.
I’ve been married to Scott McCaskell for 33 years, and we have 2 children. Our daughter Molly lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico, working for Dona Ana Community College and son Thomas is the owner/manager of The Tiny Bison Resort near Custer, SD, along with his father. My free time is spent gardening and cooking. When time allows, Scott and I enjoy fishing together at my family’s home near Mobridge.
Phyllis L. Glahn - Admin. Assistant
Rev. Phyllis L. Glahn is a retired Permanent Deacon and Local Pastor from the Western North Carolina United Methodist Conference. She has also served as a high school Language Arts teacher, a social worker for Medicaid, and as her husband’s partner with three of their own businesses. She moved into ministry when she began as the Administrative Assistant at her home church in Lake Junaluska, NC. By joining the Knollwood family, she has come full circle in her United Methodist life. She moved to Rapid City in 2021 after the death of her husband, Ken, in 2019.
In addition to her work at KHUMC, she enjoys her volunteer time with Passages, painting in acrylic and water color, making bead and wire wrap jewelry, thrift store shopping and reading.