Calvary United Church

WORKING TOGETHER
IN GOD'S LOVE

The full scope of God’s mission belongs to each and every one of us; some of us are lucky enough to make a living through the work of the church! The staff team at Calvary seeks to coordinate and connect the efforts of its congregation members and committees with the needs of the community, the United Church of Canada, and the wider world.

The names listed here are a mere fragment of those working and praying for the Holy Spirit’s active presence in our ordinary lives. Together, we journey forth in faith and hope.

Staff Profiles


Kenji Marui
Coordinating Minister of Worship and Care
Favourite Colour: Green
Favourite Food: Whatever happens to be on the BBQ
Favourite Bible Story: David and Bathsheba
Hobbies: Sports, cooking, reading
Dream Vacation: Japan

Beth Parsons
Director of Family Ministries
Favourite Colour: Purple
Favourite Food: A toss up between steak and Kraft Dinner
Favourite Bible Story: Always loved Noah’s Ark since I was a child
Hobbies: Hiking, baking, bird watching
Dream Vacation: Going back to Australia (in a heartbeat!!!)

Phil Downes
DLM Youth Director
Favourite Colour: Yellow
Favourite Food: Steak and mussels
Favourite Bible Story: Story of Joseph but I like the Exodus story too.
Hobbies: Reading. I like Historical Fiction the best.
Dream Vacation: Some place warm with Historical significance. preferably some place without riots and warm water for snorkelling.

Gord Duncan
Minister of Visitation (part-time)
Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite Food: Just about anything with chicken in the recipe
Favourite Bible Story: The Good Samaritan
Hobbies: Gardening, reading mystery novels, stained glass, grandchildren
Dream Vacation: Australia/New Zealand would be nice; probably only a dream!

Jim Hibbard
Director of Music

Karen Dickie
Office Administrator
Favourite Colour: Burgandy
Favourite Food: Turkey Dinner
Favourite Bible Story: The Christmas Story
Hobbies: Reading
Dream Vacation: Anywhere interesting, and warm!

Cy Layman, Patrick Sanderson
Custodial Staff
Other Staff & Volunteers

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Rev. David Irvine Minister Emeritus calvunitedchurch(at)execulink.com (519) 434-5526
Rev. Elizabeth Chapman Honorary Associate Minister calvunitedchurch(at)execulink.com (519) 434-5526
Murray Barnett Chair, Official Board mcbarnett(at)sympatico.ca (519) 685-9313
Paul Watson Chair, Stewardship & Finance pwatson(at)execulink.com
Nancy Hind Treasurer nancyhind(at)rogers.com (519) 434-4048
Ralph Pincombe Chair, Trustees calvunitedchurch(at)execulink.com (519) 434-5526
Kyle Goettl Chair, Worship Committee calvunitedchurch(at)execulink.com (519) 434-5526
Mary Kannakko Chair, Christian Development (519) 434-5526
Fran Menard Acting Chair, Membership & Pastoral Care (519) 433-9536
Isabel Hill Chair, Mission Outreach (519) 681-8720
Mary Margaret Farrow United Church Women mmfarrow1(at)mac.com (519) 657-7831
Pat Chenier Director, Calvary Nursery School info(at)calvarynurseryschool.ca (519) 438-6638
John Blacklock Scouts Program scouterjack(at)yahoo.com
Bruce & Marlene Jones Catalyst Newsletter scouterbruce(at)rogers.com (519) 432-8223