We’re back in Glen Morris for the Labour Day weekend and can’t wait to see everyone again after the summer!
As Rev. Michiko continues their sabbatical, we are delighted to welcome Rev. Linda Butler as our guest minister on Sundays, September 6, 13 and 20, beginning at 10:30am.
We’d love to see you for coffee at 10:00am in the Heritage Room before the service. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbours and enjoy some conversation before worship.
If you’re unable to join us in person, we will, of course, be sharing the service on Zoom, with access available here.
A little about Linda -
Linda grew up in Oakville, Ontario, and after graduating from Victoria College with a degree in History and English, she joined the Canadian Foreign Service with the Department of Employment and Immigration. Over the next nine years, she served in Buenos Aires, Ottawa, Tel Aviv and Manila.
Following her time in the Foreign Service, Linda earned her MDiv from Emmanuel College and began her ministry in the United Church. She was settled for three years on Valley Charge in southern Manitoba, followed by another three-point rural charge in Coldwater. She then moved to Bloor Street United Church, where she entered into team ministry with Warren McDougall. Together, they spent the 10 years leading up to their retirement serving the congregation in Richmond Hill.
Linda has also served as an educational supervisor for ministry students since 1986 - a role that is particularly meaningful to us, as it is how she first met Rev. Michiko!
In 2023, Linda moved to Guelph, where she continues to be actively involved in her community. She volunteers with Chalmers Food Pantry, the Evergreen Seniors Centre and Dog Guides, where she enjoys sitting for pups in training.
Outside of her volunteer work and ministry, Linda is an avid vegetable gardener and enjoys attending Forest Church at the Arboretum.
We look forward to welcoming Linda and being together again in Glen Morris, where everyone is warmly welcome. Come as you are, come when you can.