First Presbyterian Church
of Dallas, Oregon
God says, "When I see the [rain]bow in the clouds, I remember my covenant with all the earth" (Genesis)
Jesus says, "Don't be afraid!" "I am with you every day ...." (Matthew)
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Come join us for worship at 9:30 every Sunday morning!
We welcome the Rev. Dr. Scott Crane as our new pastor! Scott will be with us half-time, focusing on worship and preaching.
About Pastor Scott
Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Scott was baptized at birth, raised and confirmed in 8th grade and attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was elected and ordained an Elder in 1989. After a very short “first career” teacher of elementary and preschool children, he went on to graduate school, attending Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia and graduated with his M.Div. and M.A.C.E. in 2002. While working as the Program Director for Menucha Retreat and Conference Center (2006-2016), he became a Certified Christian Educator in 2008, and a Certified Camp/Retreat Leader in 2010. He became an ordained Teaching Elder in 2014 and served as solo pastor (pt) to Trout Lake, WA First Presbyterian Church, a small church in a rural community for 8 and a half years. In May of 2020 He was awarded Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spirit from Portland Seminary, affiliated with George Fox University. He is married to Katie, a pediatrician with The Corvallis Clinic, and they have three children, Timothy (15) Sarah (13), and Elizabeth (10). He recently concluded three years as first Bridge Pastor, then Interim Head of Staff at First Presbyterian, Corvallis (September 2022 – August 2025). He loves spending time in the outdoors, spending time with family, refereeing elementary soccer, reading books, gardening and cats; although he won’t say no to a well-made Mocha. Pastor Scott is currently a minister in good standing in the Presbytery of the Cascades, serving on COM-Central and engaged in a course of study to become a Certified Spiritual Director.
A Stated Supply pastor is defined as a “temporary” position in our denomination’s Book of Order, a one-year contract between a pastor and a church's Session, renewable annually upon mutual agreement. I look forward to getting to know all of you and learning what your yearnings are for the future as we enter into our time together. My position with you is half time, 20 hours a week. Many of my “office hours” will be at home so I am easily accessible to my children’s schools and available for them after school is out each day. As we work into a weekly rhythm, and with your input, I am happy to work out some office time at the church on a regular basis, as well as for worship planning purposes. Thank you for your grace in understanding my multiple “hats!”
Peace of Christ,
Pastor Scott
Rev. Dr. Scott T. Crane (he/him) CCE, CCRL
Stated Supply Pastor
Spiritual Director in Training
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The Kindness Club
Congratulations to The Kindness Club for being awarded the "Outstanding Organization" at the 66th Annual Community Awards. Our church is privileged to support this most worthy organization that serves the children in need in our community.
Our church continues its mission to host the Kindness Club in our basement.
Friday Pantry is serving Students needing extra support of food and personal items can either shop the Friday Pantry or receive a Friday Bag which is delivered to their school at the end of each week.
So far this year we are assisting 139 students with food bags.
It is a blessing we are able to provide this space for this much needed mission for our community.
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Ways To Connect With Us:
phone: 503-623-3397
e-mail: office@dalpreschurch.org
website: www.dalpreschurch.org
text: 503-780-5211 (parish assistant)
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Loving, Affirming, Open minds,
Open hearts, Open arms.
We are a community of hope that worships God together, and enjoys each other's company as we support one another. We join together in sharing Jesus' love with the Dallas area, our state, our nation, and our world through participation in many mission activities.
What's Happening
What's Happening
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The Mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas is
to celebrate God's love, grow spiritually through God's word, care for others, and share our faith with the community and the world.
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