Background
Claussen, Russell George was born on August 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman William and Eleanor Martha (Seiferth) Claussen.
minister church organization administrator
Claussen, Russell George was born on August 10, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman William and Eleanor Martha (Seiferth) Claussen.
Bachelor, DePauw University, l955; Master of Divinity, Yale University, l959.
Chaplain, U. Massachusetts, Amherst, l959-6l; pastor, North Congressional Church, Amherst, l96l-66; editor curriculum, United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, New York City, l973-82; director youth work, United Church of Christ, New York City, l966-73; editor publications Office for Church in Society, United Church of Christ, New York City, l982-90; editor, United Church Press, New York City, since 1990. Director Center Committee for Conscientious Objectors, Philadelphia, 1970-1979. Member of staff Metropolitan Association United Church of Christ, since 1991.
Chairman Prisoner Visitation and Support, Philadelphia, l972-8l. Volunteer manager Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Bailey House, New York City. Member New York City Democratic Committee.