REV. RHINA MERCEDES RAMOS “In My Heart, A Volcano”
Rev. Rhina Ramos is an ordained United Church of Christ minister leading Ministerio Latino, a Spanish speaking open and affirming congregation for LGTBQI Latinx immigrants founded as her call in 2011. Rhina was born in El Salvador and emigrated to the United States at age 14 in 1983. As an undocumented immigrant during the first 3 years in the United States, Rhina knows first hand the fear and pain of belonging to an invisible community.
Rhina graduated from Hofstra University Law School in 1995 and was a labor attorney for five years recouping thousands of dollars in unpaid wages for immigrant workers. In 2003, she obtained a Masters of Divinity from Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, CA. Pastor Rhina has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years as an activist, community organizer and manager. In November 2024, she published her first book in Spanish. “En mi Corazón, un Volcán” is about her family and memories growing up in El Salvador during the 80’s and her journey north.
19 APRIL 2026 - SUNDAY WORSHIP PREACHER
10:00am
Kairos-Milwaukie United Church of Christ
4790 S.E. Logus Road, Milwaukie, OR 97267
https://www.kairosmilwaukieucc.org/worship
20 APRIL 2026 - BOOK READING & SIGNING
7:00pm
Lake Oswego United Church of Christ Sanctuary
1111 S.W. Country Club Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
The event will be live streamed at youtube.com/lakeoswegoucc
A special offering will be taken for Ministerio Latino, Oakland where Rev. Rhina serves as Pastor.
Individuals can purchase their own book (English version) for $20.00 through Riot of Roses Publishing House, Powell’s Books, Barnes and Noble, or Amazon. Groups/churches can purchase for their own resale. Spanish version will be available to purchase at the event.
