Minister of Word and Sacrament:
Reverend Ed Lewis
email:EdLewis@southwooduccalgary.org
email:EdLewis@southwooduccalgary.org
Rev. Ed was ordained in 1986 in the United Church of Canada after receiving a Masters of Divinity from the Vancouver School of Theology, and previously a Bachelors Degree in General Studies from Simon Fraser University. From 1986 until 2000 he was the Minister at St. Andrew's United Church in Lillooet, B.C. During this time Ed was a solo pastor responsible for all aspects of the church's work and was very successful in building a strong lay leadership team. From 2000 to 2007 ministered in London, Ontario at London Metropolitan United.
Coordinator of Children's and Family Ministries: Corinne Nairn
email:CorinneNairn@southwooduccalgary.org
email:CorinneNairn@southwooduccalgary.org
Corinne has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama and a many years experience in coordinating educational programs and events for children and adults. Since joining the staff in the Fall of 2003, Corinne has been committed to building a vibrant Children's ministry to allow children at Southwood a safe and nurturing environment in which to explore and grow their Faith in Christ. Corinne is married to Richard and has 4-year old daughter, who keeps them both very busy!
Office Administrator & Pastoral Care Coordinator: Carol Henders
email:ChurchOffice@southwooduccalgary.org
email:ChurchOffice@southwooduccalgary.org
Carol joined the staff in August of 2007. Carol comes to us with more than eight years of administrative experience as well as twelve years of business experience as a health care product representative, responsible not only for sales but also training and customer service. An excellent communicator, Carol has a good knowledge of our congregation, recently serving as Chair of Christian Development and in establishing the ongoing Prayer Shawl Ministry. Carol sincerely cares about the people around her and is a person of deep faith.
Choir Director: Donna McCloskey
Music is Donna’s heart & soul. She loves all forms of music, but her passion is the music of the church. Donna has extensive vocal and music training and looks forward to using her skills to expand the choir’s abilities, and hopefully to expand the choir itself by helping people discover their untapped musical gifts. Donna has been a member of Southwood for over 10 years and has seen the congregation develop a strong love for Christ through music. She has always loved being a part of that, whether sharing her own talents through song, or by teaching others through a choir or a musical. Now,Donna has a chance to direct the choir, something she has always wanted to do. Through the choir, she hopes to help the congregation worship God through song.
Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Sam Grottenberg
Sam joined the staff in September 2007. He has had past experience in youth leadership both within the United Church and the larger Christian community in Calgary. Sam is passionate about God and inspiring young God and inspiring young people to grow together in their faith. He plans to attend Bible College to study Theology, and eventually Seminary to become an ordained pastor.
Custodians: Lori-Ann & WallyWelch
Lori-Ann & Wally have been on staff since the Fall of 2006. With two small children to keep them busy, they still manage to ensure our facility is clean and supplies are stocked every day.