Important and transformative events are occurring at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ in NE Portland.

Back in mid-2006, I was originally asked to serve for one year as the interim minister but it became apparent quite quickly that the church faced serious difficulties which required a longer interim period.

Over the last sixteen months the church has voted to become “Open And Affirming,” made difficult but responsible financial decisions, cut the projected budget deficit in half, exceeded pledge income, held a serious of successful fund raisers, and engaged in a strategic planning process. We’ve made progress in a number of areas.

Church members have now voted with big majorities to pursue a merger with another local United  Church of Christ congregation. Our hope is that combining our small sized congregation with another church facing similar challenges we might be able to create a new United Church of Christ congregation that is vibrant and filled with the Spirit. The entire process for a merger to take place could be 1-3 years as we search for the right church to connect with.

In the meantime, the people of Parkrose Community United Church of Christ are committed to living out God’s mission for the church. There is still so much for us to do.  If you are in Portland come and visit us.  We worship at 10 am each Sunday.   

"Our Faith is 2000 Years.  Our Thinking Is Not."

Read more about the planning now underway at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ.