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PeopleMinisterRev. Bruce Sanguin
The challenge of the Christian faith is to exuberantly add our own distinctive voice to those who are working for peace. He enjoys working with the congregation to find new ways to get people out of meetings and into ministry. In April 2008 Bruce published his latest book, The Emerging Church (we have a preview on our press page) or visit www.brucesanguin.com . On a personal level, early mornings you can find Bruce at the Kitsilano Community Centre gym, working out, or running beside the ocean. He is a keen tennis player and a "wannabe" golfer. On most Friday evenings you can catch him at the Fifth Avenue Cinema. He also finds time to do some "pickin’ and grinnin" most days on his guitar. He is married to Ann Evans, and has a daughter Sarah, who is making her way in the television and film industry as an actor. Contact Rev. Bruce Sanguin by phone at (604) 731-3101
extension 2 or Minister of Music
Neil Weisensel has been Minister of Music at Canadian Memorial United Church since 2000, where he leads the Peace in the City Band, arranges music, and plans the event with Minister Bruce Sanguin. As a composer and conductor, Neil has written five operas, as well as works for orchestra, songs, a musical, chamber and choral music, and music for big band. He has received composition grants and awards from the Manitoba Arts Council, the BC Arts Council, and the Canada Council, as well as a major fellowship from OPERA America to study how new music technologies relate to opera. He also recently completed a 9-day opera composition residency at the Banff Centre. In addition to his art music, Neil has composed, orchestrated and produced a wide variety of music for feature film and documentaries, with networks such as the CBC, Bravo!, TSN, WTN, and CTV Sportsnet. Internationally, he has produced music for large-scale multi-media installations, such as the German pavilion at Expo 2000 in Hanover, Germany. He garnered a Genie nomination in 2000 in the Best Song category for work on the feature film Here's To Life, which he co-wrote with rising star vocalist Michael Buble. A board member of the Vancouver Chamber Choir and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, Neil holds performance and composition degrees from the University of Manitoba and UBC, and is a member of the Canadian Music Centre.Contact Neil Weisensel
by phone at (604) 731-6819 Staff Associate Minister of Pastoral Care
Susan’s sense of call has led her to serve half-time as (Staff Associate) Minister of Pastoral Care for Canadian Memorial United Church. In this role she coordinates our Ministry for Seniors and administers our Spirit-given Gifts Inventory. She facilitates our Centerpoint Spiritual Pilgrimage. She brings experience from previous work in the fields of education, social work and grief recovery. She also has a private practice in counselling and spiritual guidance. Susan received her Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree in May 2006 after 7 years of part-time studies. Her passions include walking in and communing with nature, puttering in her balcony gardens, spending time with family and friends, witnessing her daughter Shauna’s life unfold and sharing her home with her beautiful cat, Avalon. Contact Susan DuMoulin
by phone at (604) 731-3101 extension 3 Office AdministratorPeter Turton Canadian Memorial's Office Administrator greets people and answers the phone in the church's office in the Centre for Peace. The Administrator handles all bookings for the church and centre. Lots of other items such as bulletins, announcements and newsletters are managed by the office staff and volunteers. If you are uncertain where to go or who to ask, Peter is a good place to start. Peter is a Certified General Accountant (C.G.A.) whose travels through his career have included Controller, V.P. Finance and Management Consulting roles. He has three children, one son and two girls, one with permanent special needs and one with hopefully resolvable special needs. Peter is interested in the spiritual journey through life and enjoys writing and public speaking with his latest talks being on Finding Meaning in Life, Service and The Mastery of Fear and Other Difficult Emotions. Contact Peter
Turton by phone at (604) 731-3101 extension 4 Custodian
Luis is a man of many talents, and keeps the Church and Centre in spotless shape and good repair. Luis is also in charge of setting up (and take down) of facilities to meet the various user needs. Contact Luis
Otero by phone at (604) 731-3101 Children's Church Coordinators
Linda leads our Christian Education team and is an enthusiast for working with children and youth. Her role is to supervise and coordinate the children's church and youth programs. Contact Linda by phone at (604) 514-1032 or click for Linda's e-mail Wedding Coordinator
Marion is the person to call to arrange a wedding date or to find answers to those pesky questions you have about wedding planning. As she works flexible hours it is best to send Marion an e-mail or leave a message at the office voicemail and she will get back to you promptly. She meets with wedding couples on every other Tuesday evening (by appointment only) at 6 pm and from time to time at other prearranged times. Leave a message for Marion by phone at (604) 731-3101 ext. 225 or at Marion's e-mail . Coordinator of Lay Ministries
Mary Lou helps people find volunteer opportunities in the church that suit their spirit given gifts. This is a volunteer position for Mary Lou, so her hours will vary, but you can always leave a message for her at the office at (604) 731-3101 or at Mary Lou's e-mail . |
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Bruce was called to Canadian Memorial United Church in July of
1996, after serving 10 years in Toronto. This congregation’s historic
commitment to peace has profoundly shaped the focus of his ministry. He has
worked with the congregation to focus less on "running the church",
and more on the mission of being peace-makers in the name of Jesus Christ, on a
personal, community, and international level. He believes that God is alive and
at work in all faith traditions, and in all those whose intention is to
cultivate peace in their lives and in their world.
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Susan
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Luis Otero
Linda
Gunn
Marion Allaart
Mary Lou Whittaker
Natalie Hall
Elizabeth MacLeod
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Updated 28 May 2007
Canadian Memorial United Church & Centre for Peace