Northwood United Church

Staff

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  Will Sparks

  Congregational Minister

  604-581-8454

  will.sparks@northwood-united.org

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  Will Sparks

  Congregational Minister

  
  

  Will was first brought into the United Church in the arms of his parents. He cannot remember a times when church was not somewhere on his radar. However, Will has explored the waterfront when it comes to faith. Formative in this exploration was a pilgrimage as a young adult through Europe and the Middle East, visiting intentional communities like Iona, Taize, Mount Athos, and living on a Kibutz in Israel.

  Will's undergrad degree was in Psychology and Religious Studies and he took his Seminary training at St. Andrew's College in Saskatoon. He served the United Church first in Arrow Lakes Pastoral Charge in the Kootenays for six years, then for ten years in Salmon Arm Pastoral Charge, and has been at Northwood since January of 2009.

  Will is part of an active family, loves making music, canoing, kayaking, travelling, working in the garden, and puttering in his chaotic shop.

  Photo by Boaz Joseph c/o Surrey Leader

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  Kerry Child

  Minister of Christian Development

  604 581 8454

  kerry.child@northwood-united.org

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  Kerry Child

  Minister of Christian Development

  
  

  Kerry began her ministry in the United Church of Canada in 1997. Since then she has primarily worked within children and youth ministry; offering up leadership through several congregations and many events through the Metro Vancouver presbyteries, BC Conference and General Council. Throughout her ministry, Kerry has led youth groups, coordinated training events and facilitated programs for children and families. She has represented the United Church of Canada at several global mission related events including ones in Curacao and Ecuador. In 2006, Kerry attended the World Council of Churches Assembly in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Kerry is passionate about creating space for children, youth and families to engage and worship in the life of the church. In June 2011, Kerry was officially recognized by Fraser Presbytery as a Designated Lay Minister.

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  Dan Hearty

  Choir Director

  604-581-8454

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  Cheryl Ballard

  Children's Choir & Youth Band Director

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  Cheryl Ballard

  Children's Choir & Youth Band Director

  
  

  Cheryl Ballard is a well-rounded musician, teacher performer, arranger, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. She grew up in the Greater Vancouver Area where she attended Crescent United Church. She is a November 2012 candidate for a Bachelors of Music in Percussion Performance at UBC with her first two years in Voice Performance at Douglas College. She delights in sharing her love of worshipful music with others, particularly children and youth.

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  Gina Williams

  Musician

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  Shelli Gedak

  Office Administrator

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  office@northwood-united.org

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  Shelli Gedak

  Office Administrator

  
  

  Shelli Gedak has been a church member and our office administrator since 1985.