Welcome, Sarah Loose!
Sarah Loose
Coordinator for the Oregon Synod Disaster Response & Preparedness Team
I’m the descendent of German Lutherans and the child of a teacher and a preacher, […]
Welcome, Christie Bernkalu Halvor!
Christie Bernklau Halvor, PhD
S.A.L.M. and Lay Education Coordinator
Christie has been shaped by intentional community throughout her life, and many of those communities have […]
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 with Rae Anne and our […]
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 […]
Welcome, Jemae McCanna!
Jemae McCanna
Synod Administrator
Jemae was born and raised in Portland by Oregonians and has deep family roots throughout the NW. She grew up with an […]