St. Marys Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 247,147 Widder Street East,
St. Marys, Ontario N4X 1B1
(519)284-2620;(519)284-0367 (fax) stmaryspreschurch@on.aibn.com
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Interim Moderator: The Rev. Dr. Hugh C. Jones
Dr. Jones is a graduate of Mount Allison University, Sackville, N.B. (1970); McMaster University, Hamilton (1971); Knox College, Toronto (1983); and Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia (2000). He was ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments in 1983. He has served two pastoral charges since then: the two-point charge of Greenock Presbyterian Church, St. Andrews, and The Presbyterian Kirk, Pennfield, New Brunswick, from 1983 to 1988; and Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls from 1988 to 2004.
Interim Worship Leader The Rev. Mervyn Tubb
In case there are some among you who do not know, Mervyn Tubb is a retired Presbyterian Minister who moved to St. Marys with his wife Barbara from his last charge at Friendly Corners (Thorndale) and Dorchester in October 1998. Since then he has supplied at a number of congregations when they were either without a minister or when the minster was on holiday or study leave. You will have seen Rev. Tubb at our pulpit under these circumstance on several occasions.
He has now agreed to be with us during our vacancy. Along with preaching most Sundays (every Sunday until Easter and then taking at least one Sunday a month off) he has agreed to visit at the Hospital, both nursing homes in town and any house-bound members. For the latter Merv will need you to contact him or the office to keep him up-to-date. He is also willing to conduct Funerals if asked. For other required services; weddings, baptisms, membership ( by profession of faith or transfer) requests must go through Session and Rev. Hugh Jones, our Interim Moderator. Mervyn may be involved but he is not the primary contact.
It is his prayer that with your support and encouragement his time here will help bring a measure of healing and renewal to our congregation.
When needed Rev. Tubb can be reached at 519 284 0922 or through the church office.
Director of Music: Mr. Brian Emery B.Sc., B.Mus., A.R.C.T.
Brian Emery has been Director of Music at St. Marys Presbyterian Church since 1990. He holds degrees from the University of Guelph (1976) and the University of Western Ontario (1980). Brian is a long standing member of The Elora Festival Singers and the St. Marys Children's Choir. He considers it a privilege to serve God's people here in this congregation.
Clerk of Session: Val Thomson
After much thought and prayer, I took over the role of Clerk of Session of St.Marys Presbyterian Church on January 5th, 2009. I have a long history at this church, having attended since my youth. I became a member by profession of faith shortly before my marriage here in 1982. Our four children, now grown, were all baptized here too. My husband and I run a dairy and cash crop farm about 16 km west of St.Marys. I grew up in the small village of Prospect Hill, not far from where we now reside.
I have been an elder since 1997 and have just recently “retired” from teaching Sunday school, something I began when our kids were little. I have also been involved in helping to lead several workshops for elders, and did a few services out at the Wildwood Campground when our church was responsible for that ministry. I enjoy the fellowship that comes from working with others, such as helping to serve dinners, cleaning the yard or painting the walls. For the past two years I have gone on a mission trip with a group known as “Hope for Haiti”. I have been to Uganda and to Honduras and have found this to be a most rewarding and meaningful experience in the areas of personal and spiritual growth. This is something I definitely hope to continue.
The role of clerk will certainly be a challenge for me. I am looking forward to working with the people of our church and being a part of the leadership team that takes us along the path that God has planned for us.
Board of Managers Chairperson: Mr. Don Vanstone F.ac., I.litat
As soon as I can pin Mr. Vanstone down we'll post some information about him here. Until then please feel free to use your imagination!
Custodian: Mrs. Judy Newman K.leen S.weep
Judy Newman has been our dedicated custodian for two years. She also holds a position at McCully's Hill Farm. Judy and her husband David have four children, Andrew, Dan, Roy and Joann and three grandchildren, Theo, Michael, and Brooklyn. Judy has a keen interest in music through solo handbell ringing, and has recently taken up the oboe. She is unbeatable with a vacuum and scrub brush and keeps the secretary on her toes (somebody has to). As well as music in her spare time, Judy quilts, reads, and loves gardening.
Treasurer & Office Administrator: Kris Skjellerup
Kris is holding down the fort in the office. She is fairly new to the area and can be seen around town being walked by her three dogs.
Youth Leader: Deb Tate
Deb has been working with our youth for a couple of years now and we are very lucky to have her. From ropes courses to bible study she keeps our young people engaged and involved. Go Deb!!