Welcome, Rev. David Eppelsheimer
Synod Mobility Specialist
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, 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
The Rev. Laurie Larson Caesar was elected on May 19, 2019 to serve as bishop of […]
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 […]