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Name of Site	First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon Portland, OR
Address	1034 SW 13th Av 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	900
Supervisor Name	Rev. Thomas Disrud
Supervisor Phone	503 228 6389
Supervisor E-mail	tdisrud@firstunitarianportland.org
Informational Contact Name	Tom
Informational Contact Phone	503 228 6389
Informational Contact E-mail	tdisrud@firstunitarianportland.org
Focus	Parish
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$3600
Other Benefits	Medical and dental benefits. Vacation and sick leave.
Number of Months	10
Start Date/End Date	August 20, 2024	June 20, 2025
Site Description	First Unitarian has been in downtown Portland and central to the civic life of the city since its beginnings in the 1860s. Both the Congregation and the City continue to be in a time of emerging out of Covid years. Congregation continues to have strong programs in RE, Social Justice, Music and pastoral care.
Job Description	Intern Minister is full member of ministry and staff team that guides ministry of the congregation. Intern gains experience in many aspects of church life with particular areas of learning determined by intern's interests and needs.
Site Accessibility	Mostly wheelchair accessible but not completely.
Application Procedure	Send application packet that includes letter of introduction; statement of vision of ministry and how this internship site would support advancement towards that vision. Please include links to two sermons, video format preferred. Please also include references.
Additional Notes
Application Deadline	Dec. 1, 2023
Selection Date	January 2024

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