Marcy Frecht-Harris is a Cultural and Historical Studies student at Marylhurst University.

Rev. Dr. Wes Taylor is the pastor of Tualatin United Methodist Church and a professor at Marylhurst. This Oregon native lives in Tigard with his wife and three grown children. Taylor is a passionate activist for peace, human rights, the ecumenical movement, and social issues like affordable housing, food, health care, and shelters. He has over 400 stories, prayers, litanies, curricula, sermons, and articles published.