Staff

Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors

Staff

Pastor

thom@bendumc.org

Parish Nurses

parishnurse2@gmail.com

Youth Ministries
Director

youthleaders@bendumc.org

Youth Ministries
Mid-High

Director of Children’s
& Families Ministries

bethb@bendumc.org

Office
Administrator

firstchurch@bendumc.org

Beth Bengtson

Beth Allen

Derek Beauvais

Mariah White

Bells of Praise,
Director

Chancel Choir
Director

musictg@bendbroadband.com

Glenda Downs

Thom Larson

Jean Clinton

Contemporary
Music Director

Custodian

Kevin Godard

Treasurer

Giving
Contributions

Jill Armstrong

Diane Cole

Parish nurses Jean Clinton and Sandy Clausen are new to our staff and look forward to getting to know you.
You may reach them by calling
the office or the Parish Nurse
cell phone: 541-241-0952
or by email.

I moved to the Bend area from the valley to be close to children & grandchildren. I believe that working in ministry here is a wonderful use of the gifts and talents God has given me and I am enjoying meeting everyone and making new friends. Also camping and visiting the beautiful lakes in this area.

Hi. My husband and I have lived in Bend since 1997. We feel blessed to live in such a beautiful area, and we are thankful our 3 children will grow up here. I enjoy running, XC Skiing, hiking, camping, gardening, concerts, traveling and reading. I love working at this church and am excited for the future of our Children’s Ministry Program.

Hi. I was born and raised in Bend and have been working with local youth for the last 8 years. I am currently at the Boy’s & Girl’s Club as the Program Director. I look forward to working with the youth of this church to see not only how Christ will shape their lives but mine as well.

Hello! My name is Glenda Downs and I am the Chancel Choir Director. What
I really feel like saying is, "Hey you guys, I'm HOME." This is truly a homecoming for me; for those of you who don't know, I was a staff member of this church from Nov. 1965 through March of 1989.

I have a full time position with the school district and have found it a great opportunity to work here part time as well. I take pride in doing a good job and hope I am making a difference in how people feel when they come to church, whether it's church members or people from our community. We are a very active church so it can be a challenge at times, but I feel it says a lot about our church when we open up our doors to so many great programs. So, welcome to our church if you are a visitor and thanks for checking out the website. I'd like to share some words of wisdom "Wipe your feet at the door".
(Just kidding, custodial humor!)

Cindy & I enjoy being busy and active. Among the things we enjoy are: concerts, movies, and the theater; outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing and camping; cooking, eating, and going out to eat with friends. We have been active in the conference camping program as counselors, dean, and campers.
Cindy enjoys gardening, arranging flowers, quilting, cooking and fishing!

Thom enjoys singing in the church choir, doing crossword puzzles, reading, doing Jazzercise and motorcycling (He is just a beginner!). We also enjoy our Standard Poodle, Geb.

I am Diane Cole, your contribution's clerk. When money comes in I am the one that puts it in the appropriate fund and makes sure your statement gets to you each quarter. I was born in Ohio, we moved to Bend in 1997 and found 1st UMC soon after. I have been a Methodist all my life. I am married and we have 2 grown children. Since my job is just part time at the church I also do daycare in my home during the week. I love how many friends I've made at this church and hope that if we haven't met yet, we soon will!

I moved to Bend in 1991 and married my husband, Vance, soon after that.

We have two wonderful children, Ryan and Olivia. Both kids are very big into BMX (bicycle motor cross) and compete regularly.

In addition to being the church treasurer, I have an accounting business that services many individuals and small businesses.

I work at the church on Tuesdays, so feel free to stop in and say "Hi".