Rev. Laurie Newman : Pastor

Rev. Laurie Newman

Pastor

Laurie Newman serves TPC as the Stated Supply Pastor.   She was drawn to ministry because of her roots as a PK (preacher’s kid), and the sense of extended family she experienced through church.  Growing up in Tennessee, and Colorado, she had the wonderful good fortune of the freedom to play in the forests, and to ride horses with her best friend.  She enjoyed singing in choirs, sometimes visiting parishioners with her father, and helping teach Sunday school.  She attended University in Oklahoma, graduate school in Chicago, and migrated to the West Coast for seminary.  When she ran down the beach to stick her toes in the Pacific Ocean for the first time, her mother said:  “I just know she’s never coming back to Oklahoma!”  (That was a correct statement.)  Laurie moved to Portland in 1990 and has served in Presbyterian (USA), UCC, and ELCA congregations.  Much of her ministry has been congregational care and fellowship.  For the past four years, she’s been focused in transitional ministry.  Laurie thinks about how we can bring mind, heart, and body—these three—to worship.  She’s a singer of Bach Cantatas, a writer of poetry, and a social dancer (Waltz, Blues,  Lindy Hop, Swing, Salsa, Cha-Cha and Rumba.)  You can find her lap-swimming most mornings, followed by meditation and morning coffee. 
She’s the mother of two young adults:    Aaron, who lives locally, and Alex, who is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin.
Sarah Beck : Director of Community and Family Engagement

Sarah Beck

Director of Community and Family Engagement

Sarah Beck holds an MS degree from Portland State University. She joined the TPC staff in early 2016. Sarah has a long history of working with children of all ages, including the Boys and Girls Club and over 15 years experience mentoring high-risk high school students.

Ben Noyes : Director of Music Ministries

Ben Noyes

Director of Music Ministries

Benjamin Noyes, choir and mariachi director at Hillsboro High School for the past 10
years, is very excited about joining TPC as the person leading music ministries. The
church has been very welcoming of him and he has felt embraced by the community.
He is excited to grow in music and faith with this amazing church family.

Luna Thompson-Aue : Pianist

Luna Thompson-Aue

Pianist

Luna Thompson-Aue is our talented pianist.

Debbie Ivanov : Bell Choir Director

Debbie Ivanov

Bell Choir Director

ABOUT DEBBIE

Debbie Ivanov directs the TPC Handbell Choir. The Bell Choir usually perform as part of the worship service one Sunday a month,

Susan Springer : Office Manager

Susan Springer

Office Manager

ABOUT SUSAN

Susan Springer has a long history at TPC and began working as our office manager in 2007. She is generally responsible for the administrative aspects of the church office. So, if you have questions about the church calendar, building usage, the newsletter, or other such administrative matters, Susan is the person with whom you want to speak! When she’s not working at the church, you may still see her in the sanctuary practicing with the bells, or you might find her outside walking, enjoying the wonders that are Oregon.

Julie Flint : Finance Assistant

Julie Flint

Finance Assistant

ABOUT JULIE

Julie Flint assumed the role of Financial Assistant on June 1, 2022. Julie performs the book keeping functions for TPC and manages donations and gifts to TPC. Julie has a breadth of experience in the financial/bookkeeping world and owns a small business where she does much of what is needed for our position on a smaller scale. Her nonprofit clients include The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools and Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee.

Larry Nord : Building Caretaker

Larry Nord

Building Caretaker

ABOUT LARRY

Larry Nord is a long-time church member. He does a great job attending to the many needs of our church building.