Welcome Pr. Christine Core!
Pr. Christine Core is the synod's new director of candidacy and SALM Program Coordinator.
Queer Enough
Queer Enough, strives to create an accessible space where queer folks in the Portland metro area can come to connect, grow, and make meaning together, exploring spirituality and queerness.
Welcome, Rev. John Reutter-Harrah!
Rev. John is our new lay education coordinator!
Welcome, Sarah Loose!
Sarah is the new coordinator for our Disaster Preparedness & Response Team.
Welcome, Christie Bernkalu Halvor!
Christie Bernklau Halvor, PhD
Director of Candidacy
Synod Authorized Lay Ministry (S.A.L.M.) Coordinator
Christie has been shaped by intentional community throughout her life, and many of […]
Welcome, Jack Mandeville!
Jack Mandeville
DEM Grants Administrator
Originally from South Carolina, Jack has worked in higher education settings all across the United States and Europe. He currently […]
Welcome, Rev. Melissa O’Keefe Reed!
Rev. Melissa O’Keefe Reed
Bishop’s Associate for Vital Leadership and Sacramental Organizing
Melissa was born in Goettingen, Germany while her parents studied theology. She was raised […]
Welcome, Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos La Puente Tapia
Bishop’s Associate for Inter-cultural and Inter-religious Mission
I moved to Portland, Oregon from Peru in 2014. It has been a […]
Welcome, Bishop Laurie!
Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar
Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar was born and raised in the small logging town of Libby, Montana. Her family’s church, Christ […]