Background
Swenson, Bruce Henry was born on June 13, 1932 in New York City. Son of Carl Henry and Alva W. (Valley).
Swenson, Bruce Henry was born on June 13, 1932 in New York City. Son of Carl Henry and Alva W. (Valley).
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1954. Master of Division, Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey, 1961. Postgraduate, Graduate School Public and International Affairs, Pittsburgh, 1969.
Electrical engineer Westinghouse Electric Company, Pittsburgh, 1954-1958. Pastor First United Presbyterian Church, 1961-1965. Director division care and training United Oakland Ministry, 1965-1968.
Associate executive director research and planning Christian Associates Southwest Pennsylvania, 1972-1986, associate executive director, since 1987. Member Commission on Religion in Appalachia, Nashville, since 1972. Chair consistory Community Reconciliation, Pittsburgh, 1981-1983.
Secretary board directors Ecumenical Urban Ministry, 1980-1987.
Election judge 30th District 14th Ward, Pittsburgh, 1970. Served with United States Army, 1956. Member Religious Research Association, North American Academy Ecumenists.
Son of; married Sondra Elaine Hennessy. Children: Erik J., Laurel J.
