I am a Pastor serving in the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. As of September 2015, I serve Orchards United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Washington. I previously served Sunnyside-Centenary United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon, Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, in Parkersburg, WV, Greenview United Methodist Church in Bluefield, WV and Sabra, Highland Park & Jones United Methodist Churches in Morgantown, WV.

I write Haikus, create Lectionary aides and blog at deeplyplaid.com.

You can also follow me on Instagram.

My Twitter handle is @CGudgerRaines.