Audrey preaches regularly and moderates the Session, the church’s governing board of Elders. She guides the work of the church staff, and has oversight with the Session of the church’s work at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center.
She helps provide pastoral care for the congregation.
Education:
Audrey has a BA in English from St. Olaf College, an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, an MA from Emory, and a D. Min. in Biblical Preaching from Luther Seminary.
She also did studies in Shakespeare at Cambridge University. She has previously served churches in Atlanta, Melbourne, Australia, Salem, and Eugene, and has served as Dean and Director of Continuing Education for the Uniting Church in Australia’s seminary in Melbourne.
Family:
Audrey is married to Bruce Felix, who is a distributor for wine equipment. Their three children and their families have moved to Oregon from Australia.
Audrey’s favorites:
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Favorite thing about Portland: Unexpected views of Mt. Hood, glorious long autumns
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Favorite books to read: Annie Dillard, Barbara Kingsolver, Daniel Silva
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Favorite hobby: Spending time at the coast, attending theatre, arts films, travel to Italy, diving in Bali.
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Favorite Portland restaurant: Bridges Café on MLK in Northeast Portland