The Rev. Chuck Currie of Parkrose Community United Church of Christ in east Portland and Rev. Dr. Patricia Ross of First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Portland will exchange pulpits for an Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 20th.

Both will be preaching on the state of the environment and God’s call that everyone be righteous stewards of creation.

Ministers in the United Church of Christ have been encouraged to set aside a Sunday before Earth Day 2008 on Tuesday, April 22 to expound on environmental stewardship issues.

Rev. Currie is the interim minister at Parkrose Community United Church of Christ in Northeast Portland, 4715 N.E. 106th Ave. Dr. Ross will deliver the sermon at Currie’s church during the 10 a.m. service.

Dr. Ross is the senior minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1137 SW Park Ave.  Rev. Currie will preach at Ross’ church during the 10:25 a.m. service.  Additional information on either chirch or the event can call 503-228-7219.

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