Meet the People of Calvary

 

The Congregation of Calvary Presbyterian Church

The congregation of Calvary Presbyterian Church is made up of people of varied backgrounds, political affiliations, interests and talents.  What brings us together is our firm belief in being a Christian community and growing together in God’s love.  Take a few moments to meet some members of our congregation...


Meet the People

Betty Winchell: Betty is a transplanted Kansas sunflower, arriving in Oregon at age seven.  A year later a neighbor friend invited Betty and her sisters to attend Sunday School at then Unity Presbyterian (now Calvary Presbyterian) Church.  So 70+ years later she is still here.  Betty accepted Christ as my savior, was baptized and joined the church at age twelve.  After college and one year in California--while her husband Dick was in the service--they returned to Calvary and assumed the responsibilities of working with the Junior High youth for more than 25 years.  After a career of 30 years in education--preschool for Betty, elementary education for Dick--they organized and directed Calvary’s Cooperative Preschool for nine years.  The Preschool is now completing its 22nd year.  Betty has five children (four daughters and one son), twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.  She has also served as a Sunday School and Junior Church teacher, an elder, a deacon, and am now one of the Calvary Bell Ringers.


Debby, Kevin, Mary Rose and Alice Holland: Debby Holland started going to Calvary with her family, after being baptized as a baby.  It has been a joy for her to return to Calvary and see her friends here (who used to be her Sunday School teachers!).  Debby has many fond memories from the various projects and activities she has participated in throughout the years, including currently serving on the Board of Deacons.  Today, Debby, Kevin and their two daughters, Mary Rose (age 12) and Alice (age9) attend Calvary.  They are inspired by the dedication of the congregation, and as a family at Calvary feel a sense of community with the church as a whole.


Calvary Leadership

The Session:

Nancy Woo, Clerk of Session, 2011

Darlene Glass, 2011

Art Martin, 2011

Cheryl Anderson, 2012

Scott Bradfish, 2012

Steve Jobe, 2012

Barbara Giering, 2013

Debby Holland, 2013


Board of Deacons:

Walt Anderson, Chair of the Board of Deacons, 2012

Karen Hadley, 2011

Amy Jameson, 2011

Ginny Johanesen, 2011

Dorothy Nelson, 2012

Catherine Masih, 2013

Gina Walsh, 2013

Tom Panage, Honorary Deacon


Administrative Assistant:

Maxine Bradfish


 

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Meet the People

In this section, you’ll read the personal stories of some of our beloved Calvary family, and find information about the leadership of the church.