July 07, 2024 - Proper 09

Leigh grew up in the United Church, spending summers at CGIT Camp Wohelo on Pigeon Lake and United Church's Naramata Centre.  After receiving her BA (Religious Studies and Anthropology) at University of Alberta, she completed her Masters of Divinity (2005) and a Masters in Sacred Theology (2015, focusing on rural ministry and the theology of Providence) at St. Andrew's College in Saskatoon.   God's gifts of energy and love for church, spiritual rituals and theology has called her to serve congregations passionate about maturing in the faith. Her love for the Gospel and stories (in any form: pages, voices, screens and stages) is fueled by coffee, quiet, conversation and walking.   Leigh has lived in the three prairie provinces and is currently serving at St. David's United Church in Leduc, AB.

This week features Rev. Leigh Sinclair and the theme: “Ignoring the Usual Markers” Focus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10.

July 14, 2024 - Proper 10

The Rev. Chelsea Masterman has served in team ministry at Grace United Church in Edmonton, Alberta since August 2018. The path to ministry wasn’t always clear cut for Chelsea, and she is grateful for the wilderness along the way. Some of the communities of faith that have shaped her include High River United Church, First United Church in Lethbridge, University Hill Congregation in Vancouver, the Caribbean and North America Council for Mission, New Spirit Community Church in Berkeley, California, Hummingbird Ministries in BC’s Lower Mainland, Cole Harbour Woodside United Church in Nova Scotia, and her first call: Westminster United Church in Medicine Hat, through which she also served Gordon Memorial United Church in Redcliff and Peace United Church in Irvine. Chelsea was ordained in 2014, and she has an MDiv from Vancouver School of Theology and a Certificate of Special Studies from Pacific School of Religion.

This week features Rev. Chelsea Masterman and the theme: “It’s a Call to Abundant Life.” Focus Scripture: John 6:51-58.

July 21, 2024 - Proper 11

The Rev. Michelle Slater, after over 15 years of ministry, continues to be fascinated by people's questions, stories and experiences of God/the Divine/mystery...and happy to share her own. Michelle loves the comfort and challenge of scripture and is passionate about the ways our stories are held within, and redeemed by, the stories of our faith. She is committed to the inclusion of people of all ages, stages, abilities and life experiences in the community of faith, especially LGBT people and their families.  She loves to sing, read murder mysteries, quilt, and play Pokemon Go with her husband and son in Oak Bay, BC.

This week features Rev. Michelle Slater and the theme: “Don’t Miss the Bibles Best Stories.” Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-14.