Rev. Dr. Chris Murphy

Pastor

We welcome you to Newberg First Presbyterian Church! My name is Chris Murphy and I am grateful to be the pastor of this loving community. We are excited for what God is doing here. Our desire is to experience and embody the grace, hope, and love of God here in Newberg and through our mission work around the world. If you need a safe community that is warm and friendly, inclusive of all people, nonjudgmental, and that cares about justice for marginalized people in the name of Jesus, then we are here for you.

Newberg First Presbyterian Church is a historic congregation in our city, but we are growing young as we focus on children, youth, and young adults. We have a close relationship with George Fox University through our ministry to young adults and we are active in supporting Love Inc and other ministries in town that care for those who are vulnerable. Please visit worship on Sunday or come by my office anytime. I am also happy to meet you for coffee, lunch, wine tasting, golf, prayer, or some other fun activity.

Latest Sermons

“God Is Love”

“God Is Love”

February 15, 2026

In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on the theme God Is Love from 1 John 4. We explore how God is our Valentine and love is the source of what brings us all together in Christ. Reverend Chris shares his own experience of receiving God's love from his experience with contemplative spirituality.

“Peace, Unity and Love”

“Peace, Unity and Love”

Categories: Love, Peace, Unity
February 1, 2026

In this sermon, Reverend Chris shares on Peace, Unity, and Love from the prayer of Jesus in John 17. The sermon also highlights the walk for peace led by a group of Buddhist monks and how we all are called to share the presence of peace, unity, and love in the world, following the example of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.