Staff

Rev. Carrie Martens
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. 
Laurie Wiebe
Office Administrator
Laurie is the Office Administrator for Pembina Parish. She grew up in Winnipeg, lived in the UK for 16 years and now lives in Darlingford. She likes to keep busy as she also serves as Administration Coordinator with the Pembina Hills Arts Council. Please feel free to stop by her office in St Paul's and say hi.
Anne Bateman
Choir Director
Anne Bateman is the Choir Director at St. Paul's.  Anne has been a professional musician and music teacher for over 30 years.  She has a master's degree from the University of Victoria in voice performance and voice science.  Anne also has a B. Music. in piano and composition and has played piano, flute and guitar for worship services. She welcomes all newcomers to the choir.
Thongkhoune (Thong) Bouachanthala
Janitor
One of the most important things to Thong about his work as Janitor at St Paul’s is that he is able to help reduce disease and increase health and safety by cleaning the church building and clearing ice and snow. He also set ups and take down tables and chairs for meetings, gatherings  and funerals  He also enjoys helping people as needed. Thong appreciates the freedom and honesty of the government and people in Canada.
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.
Evelyn McElroy
Pianist
Evelyn is one of the Pianist at Zion Calvin United Church. She and her Husband Dale live in the valley south of Darlingford. They have three grown children, two boys and a girl.
Evelyn has been playing for our church for the last 10 years.
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

Position
Name
Chair
Brian Saunderson
Vice Chair
Karen Dyck
Secretary
Karhryn Luger
Treasurer
Nancy Penner
Member
Sharon Deceuninck
   
Charlene Morrow
 
Esther Rothenburger
Ministry & Personnel Representative 
 Karen Dyck
Minister
Rev. Carrie Martens