Our Staff

Pastor Clay has served a number of churches in Oregon, Idaho, and Texas, as well as a circuit of churches in the English countryside! He brings a wealth of knowledge, humor and a passion for social justice to the pulpit. His sermons are thought provoking and relevant.

In addition to his work at LOUMC, Clay is involved at the Conference level in leadership and congregational development.

In addition to being a public health professional with the Oregon Health Authority, Danna is a Deacon at Lake Oswego UMC.

Her sermons are personal and meaningful.

Liz is an Early Childhood Educator and a Spiritual Director. She has her Masters in Spiritual Formation from George Fox- Portland Seminary. She comes with a vast amount of church experiences. She is deeply passionate about serving children and families.

Heidi is a wife and mom of three girls, and a combat veteran. She holds a Masters in Divinity and is passionate about student ministry. She loves working with youth to discover who God is and how God has made each student a unique masterpiece, designed and cared for by their Creator. 

Stacey has the longest tenure of any staff at LOUMC. She was Director of Christian Education from 1998 until September of 2020 when she took on the new position of Program and Clergy Administrator (including coordinating building use). She added Bookkeeping to her job in 2024 as well.

In addition to being the first point of contact at LOUMC, coordinating office volunteers and producing the weekly worship bulletins, Kelly manages membership and giving data for the church. She joined the office staff in 2020 and has been a great addition to the team.

Pam joined the staff of LOUMC in 2014 following several years as the volunteer Finance Secretary. She produces content for our social media, is our acting webmaster and produces the QuickNews and Spotlight newsletters. Since the pandemic, she also coordinates the technology needed for livestreaming.

Melissa holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching from Oregon State University, with specializations in music education and vocal performance. Melissa is currently in her ninth year as Choir Director at Reynolds High School, one of the largest high schools in Oregon where she leads a thriving choral program marked by musical rigor and an inclusive, student-centered ethos.

Melissa’s work is deeply rooted in advocacy and community-building. She is passionately committed to creating choral spaces that honor and uplift individuals from diverse backgrounds, and she actively champions LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, women’s, and trans rights through both her teaching and leadership. A six-year breast cancer survivor, Melissa brings resilience and perspective to her life and work. She resides in Portland with her partner, Josh, and 3 year old Bo.

Noelle grew up in a musical family, frequently singing and playing in her family’s United Methodist Church in La Grande, Oregon. In Eugene, Noelle attended the University of Oregon for Vocal Performance and was a part of the UMC’s Wesley Center for students, with which she had the honor of performing at the UMC’s annual General Conference. Noelle returned to Portland and served as the Worship Leader for West Portland UMC for almost three years and started teaching and performing around the Portland area. As a new addition to the LOUMC family, Noelle is excited to facilitate and grow the program for the contemporary service and make music with the church’s fabulous musicians! Noelle lives in Portland with her partner and pup, is an avid crafter (particularly with crochet and drawing), and looks to find the Spirit™️ in every corner of the world. 

Do you have an instrument or a voice that’s yearning to be shared? Do you have song requests for the band or a vision for the Sunday Morning Alive! service? Reach out to Noelle