MINISTER
Rev. Jenn Hind-Urquhart
Rev. Jenn completed her Masters Degrees in Divinity as well as Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at The Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Wilfrid Laurier University. She was ordained by Hamilton Conference in May 2017 then called to serve here at Emmanuel in her hometown of Waterloo, Ontario.
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Nancy Martin
Nancy’s background includes a Bachelor of Music from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has been guiding music ministry here at Emmanuel since 2005. Currently Nancy shepherds both the mixed adult and men’s choirs, as well as the inter-generational instrumental group.
OFFICE MANAGER
Meghan Luyken
Meghan grew up in Tottenham, Ontario and was the first female altar server in St Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church. She was baptized in Kempenfelt Bay as a non-denominational christian, and for the last two years has been a member of the Emmanuel United Church.
YOUTH GROUP LEADER
Gord Spence
Gord graduated St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo with a BA in Religious Studies. He grew up in Sarnia, Ontario and was an active member of High Park United Church. Gord views relational ministry as the essential foundation for including young people in the Christian community.
CUSTODIAN
David McGinnis
David was a software developer for almost 30 years. In addition to working at Emmanuel, he performs ecoEnergy audits for Natural Resources Canada as well as home inspections. He and his wife have a family of five daughters and one grandson. He has been an avid curler for 46 seasons.
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADER
Chad Buisman
Chad is a supply teacher in the Waterloo School Board, having studied music education at both Western and Laurier University. He grew up in the United Church and was the assistant director of Ryerson United Church Camp. He loves making the Gospel fun and welcoming to both the young and young at heart!