First United White Rock - Our Staff

Ministry Personnel Staff Rev. Joan K McMurtry M.Divinity. M.Education Minister of Worship and Administration, Pastoral Care and Outreach and Christian Education (full time) Joan , ordained by Saskatchewan Conference in 1976 and served congregations in Saskatchewan and British Columbia as well as Conference Personnel Minister. She has served First United Church since 2002. She has a love for worship and preaching, and for connecting with community here and around the world. firstucminister@telus.net Joan is committed to programs on the care of clergy: www.clergyhealthcare.com Joan currently chairs the Board of South Fraser Women's Services Society: www.sfwomensservices.com Joan is currently Chair of Fraser Presbytery: www.bc.united-church.ca/fraser ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kath Matusiak B.Nursing Parish Nurse and Pastoral Care Coordinator (half time) Kathy is a registered nurse and a member of the Canadian Association of Parish Nurse ministries. She’s served First United Church since 2000. She brings the perspective of “healing” of body, mind and spirit to her work. And she is the prime responder for pastoral care. firstucparishnurse@telus.net ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Jaime-Lyn Hugh - B.Ed Godly Play leader (Sunday mornings) Jaime-Lyn, a primary school teacher, member of the congregation, and mother to Jamin (1 yrs) and wife to Ben is new to the Godly Play program. She looks forward to joining her education experience and training with her faith to nurture our children. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Music Staff Donna Dinsmore M.Christian Studies; M.Music Education Music Resource Person We welcome Donna Dinsmore as our interim music resource person! Donna will direct the Chancel Choir, provide music for Sunday mornings andexp;lore with us new and creative ways of enhancing our music and worship ministry. In addition to working with us, Donna acts as a consultant to congregations for music and worship, lectures at the Regent and Carey Theological Colleges, and leads retreats and workshops. She is a former Music Director at Dunbar Heights United And St. David's United Churches. Morst recently she serves as Worship Pastor at White Rock Baptist Church. She has a Masters Degree in both music and theology. donnadins@gmail.com www.donnadinsmore.com Ashley McConnell B.A. Children’s Musical Theatre Director; Director of Youth Choir Ashley has participated and led in musical theatre programs for the last 15 years, sung with the Surrey Children’s choir/Chamber Choir/Choral for 15 years with administrative and leadership roles , and had extensive experience in working with children, parent, and groups. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Administrative Staff Church Administrator – Susan Eastham firstuc@telus.net Bookkeeper – firstucaccounting@telus.net Building Host – Ernie Hoflin