Pastor
brian@morelandpres.org
brian is a wanderer and a wonderer, a drummer and a dreamer, a percussive and paradoxical pastor who lives happily and hopefully at the intersection of doubt and faith. He began his spiritual and vocational odyssey working with students, which led to the even more surprising step of becoming a ‘Rev’ in the PC(USA), receiving his education to do so at Princeton Theological Seminary. Over 35 years, he has served faith communities in California (southern and northern), Missoula, Montana and for the past 9 years here at MPC in Portland, Oregon. He is a communicator by calling and gifting (speaking and writing), as well as a listener and fellow traveler (spiritual direction and counseling). He delights in helping people honestly engage and embrace the realities of life & death, despair & hope, fear & Love, and discovering the Divine in the mundane, the Extraordinary in the ordinary. He enjoys journeying through it all with his family (Kirsten, Ian and Trevor), exploring the incredible creative and culinary diversity of Portland (especially live music, craft beer/wine, independent film/theatre/art), drumming decently, surfing poorly, running semi-consistently, and laughing frequently and deeply at the beautiful absurdities and ecstasies of life with other fellow Beloveds

Director of Children’s Ministries
avid@morelandpres.org
David holds a Master's Degree in Education from Loyola University, and a BA in Music Composition and Jazz Performance from New York University.  In addition, he holds AMI Montessori certification and is a certified meditation and yoga instructor.  As Director of Children's Ministries he oversees the LOGOS program, and other children's activities at Moreland Presbyterian Church.

Director of Youth & Community Engagement
brennen@moreandpres.org
Brennen serves as the director of Youth and Community Engagement at Moreland Presbyterian Church. They love to help youth to connect with each other and their community through games and creative conversations. Brennen can also be found dreaming up the perfect D&D campaign, cheering on the Blazers (and soon Portland's WNBA team!), or spending time with friends. He is also pursuing a Master's of Social Work at Portland State University to better serve youth struggling with mental health!

Director of Worship Music
evan@morelandpres.org
Evan holds a Master's Degree in Conducting and has been the Director of Worship Music at Moreland since 2018. He conducts the Moreland Chancel Choir and the LOGOS Children's Choir. Evan is also the Founder and Artistic DIrector of the Eugene Gay Men's Chorus. He has a Master's from the University of Oregon.

The MPC Choir performs a diverse range of music for most Sunday mornings, from pop, classical, to gospel. The choir is always looking for more voices. If you like to sing and can hold a tune, no additional experience is required. Come sing! Contact Evan for more information.

Organist & Accompanist
tracy@morelandpres.org
Tracy began studying piano at age 5 and attended the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, U.C. Berkeley, and the Manhattan School of Music in New York, where he earned a Master of Music degree. In the Bay Area, he worked with the San Francisco Opera, Lamplighters, and the Western Opera Theater. In Portland, Tracy has worked with the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pacific Festival Ballet, Stumptown Stages, Broadway Rose Theater, and the Northwest Children’s Theater, as well as appearing frequently in recital as a vocal accompanist.

Office Manager & Communications Director
hyesung@morelanpres.org
Hye Sung has a background in administrative and communications roles at several churches and religious organizations, including the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia and the Friends World Committee for Consultation. He occasionally steps into the pulpit to preach.

Director of Finance
sue@morelandpres.org
Sue became Moreland’s financial administrator in September 2022 after working in bookkeeping, accounting, and office management for many organizations as a volunteer, employee, and contractor for more than 20 years. Although not formally trained in accounting, Sue’s engineering degrees and experience provided many of the skills needed to be proficient in financial management. Sue and her family have been members of Moreland Presbyterian Church since 2007.

Spiritual Artist in Residence
Olivia is an interdisciplinary artist and theologian who weaves together creativity, spirituality, and a deep care for our world. Professionally, Olivia works as a graphic designer and educator and has served as an art director at both Nike and Facebook. Her public art projects include the Portland Piano Project with the Portland Art Museum and an art exhibits for p:ear (an organization dedicated to building relationships with houseless youth through education, art, recreation and job training to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives). Olivia has also presented papers at the Graduate Theological Union’s Women’s Studies in Religion Conference and exhibited her artwork at the Center for Arts & Religion in Berkeley, CA. During her residency at Moreland Presbyterian, Olivia aims to foster a vibrant artistic community by creating opportunities for local artists to display their original work in collaboration with the MPC Art & Spirituality Team. She will also develop connections with artists in the broader community, enriching the cultural fabric of the area. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Olivia will be preaching periodically during worship services and leading groups to explore overarching themes of life together at MPC. Her residency will culminate in community exhibitions, providing a unique blend of artistic and theological insights.