Over 60 people gathered at Second Reformed Church in Pella Thursday to build community in the winter by sharing the stories of residents.

They hosted their first Story Slam, which aimed to bring people closer together through experiences of life by inviting local storytellers.

The first theme was about “worst or first jobs”–including Dr. Bob Leonard of KNIA/KRLS and Richard Phillips of Monarch’s Restaurant.

The next Story Slam at Second Reformed Church is on February 16th.