Minister
Rev. Carrie Martens
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Rev. Carrie sums up her call to ministry simply as: Love God’s people; share God’s story. She is passionate about the intergenerational church and her faith is rooted in the knowledge that we are all created in the image and likeness of a loving, creating, and reconciling God. This belief grounds her understanding of church that is affirming and challenges dominant narratives that exclude and oppress.
When Carrie isn’t in the office she loves to cook, read fiction, and hang out with her partner, Alicia and their daughter, Annalie. |
Staff
Fay Carruthers
PIANIST For several decades Fay has been supporting worship at St. Paul’s United Church. She is the principal pianist for Sunday services and for funerals, and she is the accompanist for St. Paul’s Choir. Fay enjoys working collaboratively with the minister and choir director, as music ministry is integral to this congregation. After graduating from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Music (Education) degree, Fay focused on pre-school music programs and private piano teaching in both Morden and surrounding communities. |
Deb Hamilton
JANITOR Deb, who cleans at Zion Calvin, has been attending church there since she was a young child. She has been part of various Children, Youth and Adult groups as well as serving in various leadership positions, including Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent, Chair of the Board, Secretary of the General Board and many committees. Deb has 2 sons and 3 beautiful grandchildren as well as a great-nephew. Her partner, Raymond, cuts the grass and blows the snow at the church. Team effort! |
Myra Amy-McElroy
PIANIST Myra and her husband Brian live four miles south of Darlingford. She retired from the teaching profession in June of 2019, and continues to sub from time to time. Music has always been a passion of hers, and I enjoy sharing this gift with my church family at Zion Calvin United Church. |
Leadership Team
Chair: Susan Ching
Vice Chair:
Secretary: Mary Ann McElroy
Treasurer: Earl Gardiner
Members: Leslie Bezte, Cindy Dick
Ministry & Personnel Representative: Debbie Nelson
Minister: Rev. Carrie Martens
Vice Chair:
Secretary: Mary Ann McElroy
Treasurer: Earl Gardiner
Members: Leslie Bezte, Cindy Dick
Ministry & Personnel Representative: Debbie Nelson
Minister: Rev. Carrie Martens