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Name of Site	First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon Portland, OR
Address	1034 SW 13th Portland, OR 97205
Phone	(503) 228-6389
Fax	(503) 228-2676
Website	http://www.firstunitarianportland.org
Site E-mail Address	office@firstunitarianportland.org
Size of Congregation	1000
Supervisor Name	Rev. Thomas Disrud
Supervisor Phone	5032286389, 112
Supervisor E-mail	tdisrud@firstunitarianportland.org
Informational Contact Name	Thomas Disrud
Informational Contact Phone	5032286389, 112
Informational Contact E-mail	tdisrud@firstunitarianportland.org
Focus	Parish ministry
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$2,600/month
Other Benefits	Heath and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, professional expense
Number of Months	10
Start Date/End Date	Aug. 20, 2022	June 20, 2023
Site Description	First Unitarian Church is a large urban church located in center of Portland. It is known for its worship, music, education and justice programs. Church has been in virtual mode since March of 2020 and hopes to resume some in-person activity late fall 2021. Church is currently in search for a new senior minister who would be starting their tenure in fall of 2022. Intern will serve congregation emerging out of covid and rebuilding time in city.
Job Description	Intern is a valued part of ministry team and is involved in most aspects of ministry including worship, justice work, education and community building. Intern's specific leaning goals help shape specifics of internship.
Site Accessibility	Mostly wheelchair accessible but not completely.
Application Procedure	Send introductory letter stating why this would be a good internship site for you. Talk about initial goals you'd have for internship. Please include resume and video links to two sermons. Please include three references.
Additional Notes	Start and end dates somewhat flexible. Internship could be 10-11 months long.
Application Deadline	Dec. 1, 2021
Selection Date	Jan. 15, 2022

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