We hope for broad representation from our congregation, including diverse groups such as racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, gender, and sexual orientation, as well as age groups, that reflect our multicultural congregation.

Park Avenue UMC uses a single governance model. The Leadership Board makes overall decisions, while sub-groups handle specific issues and make recommendations. SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) responsibilities are also managed this way.

In addition to a Church Profile that will have a wide range of facts about our church and an assessment of our church’s racial and ethnic awareness, the Conference has asked specifically for the following information from us:

We are on a journey of acquiring a new pastor! In meeting with Michelle Hargrave, our UMC District Superintendent, we got some clarification on the timeline and key elements of this journey and process that we wanted to share with you.  

Rev. Dan Johnson comes to Park with deep experience, steady leadership, and a heart for inclusive ministry. He knows our church, having previously served as our District Superintendent, and brings a strong background in both preaching and church operations.

Rev. Dan Johnson comes to Park with deep experience, steady leadership, and a heart for inclusive ministry. He knows our church, having previously served as our District Superintendent, and brings a strong background in both preaching and church operations.

Sometime in the next month, we will have an interim pastor appointed to our church.  This will be an opportunity for us as a congregation to practice our strategic priority of "Welcome & Belonging."  We must do this well, too!

Choosing an interim pastor allows us the time and space to reflect, listen, and pray as a community.