Background
McConnell, Calvin Dale was born on December 3, 1928 in Monte Vista, Colorado, United States. Son of Roy and Leota Fern (Taylor) McConnell.
McConnell, Calvin Dale was born on December 3, 1928 in Monte Vista, Colorado, United States. Son of Roy and Leota Fern (Taylor) McConnell.
Bachelor of Arts, University Denver, 1951; Master of Divinity, Iliff School Theology, 1954; School of Theology and Ministry, Andover Newton Theological Seminary, 1967.
Ordained to ministry, United Methodist Church pastor, Methodist Church, Williams, California, 1955-1958; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Palo Alto, California and Stanford University Wesley Foundation, 1958-1961; chaplain and assistant professor religion, Willamette U., Salem, Oregon, 1961-1967; pastor, Christ United Methodist Church, Denver, 1968-1972; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Boulder, Colorado, 1972-1979; pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1979-1980; bishop, United Methodist Church, Portland Area, 1980-1988; bishop, United Methodist Church, Seattle Area, 1988-1996; retired, 1996; M C.
Married Mary Caroline Bamberg, September 2, 1952 (deceased April 1986). Children: David William, Mark Andrew. Married Velma Duell, December 17, 1988.