Kaitlin Carter, Children’s & Family Ministry Associate

Phone: (507) 388-2925

Hello! I’m Kaitlin Carter and I’m the Light/NIGHT Light coordinator here at Bethlehem. While that’s my official title, I get to do so much more than that. I have the wonderful opportunity to help guide families of all shapes and sizes on a journey to feel God’s love. I’m so happy to lead Bethlehem’s youngest members in stories, songs, and art. Besides working with families, my time at Bethlehem allows me to create art for the entire congregation to enjoy. Keep and eye out for my pieces throughout the church!

I grew up just up the road in St. Peter, Minnesota, where I attended First Lutheran Church throughout my youth. I attended Gustavus Adolphus College where I studied theater, dance, and education. In 2005, I moved to Mankato where I met my husband Jeremy and had four fantastic kiddos. Jeremy, Elise, Pierce, Bergen, Forest, and I now live in North Mankato with our crazy dog, Cali, and our old lady cat, Naughty.

Currently, I tend to my large vegetable and flower gardens where I love to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, sunflowers, and pollinator-friendly plants. While I love to garden, I’ll always choose the winter months over the summer months because I LOVE snow! Besides at church, I’m easy to spot at Scheels where I work evenings and weekends. I also serve our community by being a member of the District 77 Community Education and Recreation Advisory Council where I serve as an advocate for early learning programs.