Matt Edey becomes Office & Communications Manager; new Receptionist Team to Launch

Dear First Church, 

If you have called the church or emailed the office in the last few years, you have probably met Matt Edey. Matt came on board as the Administrative Assistant in 2015 and has made a positive and creative impact on our community. Over time, Matt has taken on new responsibilities with larger office management projects and executing the majority of our church communications. Their clear gifts, commitment, and joyful personality have been a remarkable blessing to our community.

We are pleased to make their job as Office and Communications Manager official. This reflects the great work they are already doing and provides the breadth to develop a more holistic communications strategy.

It’s been an honor and a joy being a part of the Staff at First Church as your Administrative Assistant. Not only has First Church been where I’ve found renewed purpose in my work, but also the first place in my life where I’ve felt safe as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Portland wouldn’t be my home without many of the friendships I’ve made at First Church, and I look forward to our continued work and ministry together in this new role. – Matte. 

In this new role, they will launch a new team of volunteer receptionists to be the face of hospitality in the office and our building during the week, greeting guests and staffing our phones. Through the work of this team we also hope to open Sunday office hours. If you would like to volunteer as a church receptionist, please contact Matt!

Jessica Kimmet, SPRC Chair

Pastor Karyn, Senior Pastor

Matt Edey, Office and Communications Manager

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