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Some good news to share: This past Sunday it was announced that I have been called to serve Parkrose Community United Church of Christ in Portland as the interim minister. My tenure (which will start mid-August) will last between 12-18 months as I help this congregation through a period of transition. Parkrose Community UCC was established in 1913 and has a long history of involvement in community issues.  The church was very active in helping to start Snow-Cap, East Multnomah County's most prominent social service agency.

Parkrose Community UCC is a God Is Still Speaking church and part of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

My ordination has also been set for Sunday, September 17th at 3 pm. The service will be held at Portland's First Congregational United Church of Christ (1126 SW Park Avenue).  All are welcome.

Update: Words of encouragement from the UCC President and General Minister

I'm delighted that you will be engaged in parish ministry there and want you to know that you and your congregation will be in my prayers as you begin an exciting and productive ministry together.   

Know that I am grateful for your good leadership in the UCC over the past years, helping to articulate our vision.

- The Rev. John Thomas, general minister and president, United Church of Christ