Riley and Lauren have been in Glasgow since November 2020, where they work with The Upper Room Church, a dual-language community made up primarily of Iranian refugees and asylum seekers.

Though they are both involved in a range of ministries within the church, Lauren’s primary focus is on overseeing and leading musical worship, while Riley serves with the youth ministry, guides staff development, and coordinates services. They share a heart for hospitality and aim to create an inviting space for marginalized people to encounter Jesus.

They eagerly await the arrival of their first daughter in December 2021.