Dan Odell

Rev. Dan Odell serves as a pastor within the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church, caring for the congregation of First United Methodist Church – Casper in Casper, Wyoming.

Dan is known for his thoughtful and inclusive ministry, rooted in the conviction that faith engages fully with life, community, and the wider world. He describes himself as a “contemplation advocate… and I believe in science.”

At First UMC in Casper, he works among a community that holds strong to tradition yet is open to transformation—welcoming young and old, rooted in Wyoming culture, and engaged in community outreach. He brings a pastor’s heart to both everyday concerns and deeper spiritual questions.

In addition to his pastoral care, Dan engages with civic concerns and social issues in Casper. He has appeared before legislative groups in his clerical role, bringing the voice of the church into public conversation. Dan is an active member of the Casper Rotary Club.

Why his ministry matters

• Bridging faith and community: In a place like Casper, Wyoming—where the rhythms of life, work, family, land, and change all converge—Dan’s ministry offers a grounded yet imaginative faith that doesn’t shy from complexity.
• Faith + intellect: His public declaration of belief in both contemplation and science signals an openness to faith that honors both spiritual depth and rational inquiry.
• Inclusive orientation: Being part of the Mountain Sky Conference and the broader United Methodist tradition, Dan stands in a lineage of ministry that values inclusivity and social witness; his work in Casper fosters that ethos locally.

Rev. Dan can be reached at email Dan