(she/her) A lifelong UU, Rev. Alison grew up in a large congregation and served internships, summer ministries, and assistant ministries in large churches in NYC and Tulsa. She graduated from … Continue reading Rev. Alison Miller

(he/him) Rev. Thomas Disrud was called to serve as Associate Minister of Portland’s First Unitarian Church in 1995. His responsibilities include serving on the Executive Team, which oversees the church’s … Continue reading Rev. Thomas Disrud

(she/her) As a true native Oregonian at heart, Jen has had the privilege of living in various corners of the United States and the world. Still, her journey always led … Continue reading Jen Thomas

(he/him) After an in-depth search by the Music Ministry Transition Team, Garrett Bond was selected as the Interim Director of Music Ministries and began the position in October 2024. An … Continue reading Garrett Bond

(he/him) Joe has been organist of First Unitarian Church of Portland since August 1996. He holds the degrees of Bachelor of Music in Organ and Master of Liturgical Music from … Continue reading Joseph O’Donnell

(she/her) Rev. Leah Ongiri came on staff in 2023 but her relationship with First Unitarian began when she started attending as a toddler with her family. She directs programs and … Continue reading Rev. Leah Ongiri

(she/her) Dana joined staff as the Social Justice Director in the Summer of 2017.  She’s attended First Unitarian Church since 2003 and was drawn to Unitarian Universalism as a young … Continue reading Dana Buhl

(he/him) Jason joined First Unitarian in 2009 as a sexton. He proved himself to be an integral part of the team and worked his way up to Facilities Manager. He … Continue reading Jason Chapman

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