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Laurie

Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar

The Rev. Laurie Larson Caesar was elected on May 19, 2019 to serve as bishop of the Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). She was installed on December 17, 2019, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. On May 31, 2025 she was reelected to serve a second six-year term.

Read Bishop Caesar’s bio here.

Oregon Synod Staff

Bishop's Associate

Bishop’s Associate for Strategy and Mission Juan Carlos La Puente

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Bishop's Associate

Bishop’s Associate for Clergy Transition and Congregational Health Rev. David Eppelsheimer

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Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer Jemae McCanna

Director

Director of Land Liberation & Leadership Development Rev. Melissa Reed

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Director

Director of Candidacy and Synod Authorized Lay Ministry (SALM) Program Coordinator Rev. Christine Core

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Director

Disaster & Climate Resilience Team Director Sarah Loose

Office Assistant

Office Assistant Amanda De La Cruz

Assembly Coordinator

Assembly Planning Coordinator Rhonda Powell