(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) Danielle Garrett is a candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry and was the ministerial intern for the 2023-2024 church year. She is now on contract for the 2024-2025 church … Continue reading Danielle Garrett

(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 Church began when she started attending as a toddler with her family. Her work centers on … 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 our faith community because of … Continue reading Dana Buhl

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(she/her) Erin joined First Unitarian in 2012 as the Stewardship Assistant. In 2018, she became Stewardship Manager and later added Accounting and HR Clerk to her responsibilities.

(they/them) Isabella became part of the First Unitarian team in June 2024. They have been a Portland resident since 2005. Outside of work, they love crafting, traveling, and spending time … Continue reading Isabella Utrecht

(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) 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

(he/him) Kamal has been a valued member of the First Unitarian team since 2011, earning his promotion to Lead Sexton in 2014. Originally from Nepal, Kamal left home at the … Continue reading Kamal Sunuwar

(he/him) Joey’s journey with First Unitarian began in 2016 as a committed member of the Sexton team. His dedication led to a natural transition in 2021 when he stepped into … Continue reading Joey Mohler

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(he/him) Michael is on the House and Grounds team. He has been working at First Unitarian since 2009. When he is not at work, he spends his time as a … Continue reading Michael Two Feathers