Rev. Wendy MacWilliams, B.Comm, M.Div
Wendy began serving as Minister of Word and Sacrament here at St. James in July 2011.
Although originally from Prince Edward island, Wendy called Greater Moncton, NB home for most of her life. Prior to ministry, she worked in community and economic development for over a decade, working in not-for-profit business support organizations and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. She achieved her Bachelor of Commerce (co-op) degree from Saint Mary’s University; a Certificate in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo and the Economic Developers’ Association of Canada; a Bachelor of Theology degree from McGill; and her Master of Divinity degree from the Presbyterian College in Montreal.
Wendy is very passionate about ministry, helping others encounter and experience God, and building up the church community. She feels very blessed to be able to walk with people in their faith and life journeys; teach them about God and Scriptures; and help others discover what it means to grow and live in Christ.
Favourite Scripture Passages:
- Proverbs 3: 5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
- Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through him (Christ) who strengthens me.
Minister Emeritus 
In 2011, The Rev. Dr. Basil Lowery celebrated his 50th year of ordination. Having served in other congregations throughout Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, he retired from St. James Presbyterian Church in 2001 after serving as the minister of St. James for 12 years.
Although he is retired from ministry, Rev. Lowery continues to be a great ministerial support to the congregations and ministers of St. James (Hanwell), Knox (Harvey) and Saint Andrew’s (Fredericton). He provides pulpit supply to these three congregations, as well as others within the Presbytery and the United Church of Canada. When St. James was without a minister between 2009-11, Rev. Lowery provided stated supply. In addition, Rev. Lowery assists when needed with pastoral care (including funerals and hospital visits), and he is a fountain of wisdom to many presbyters. He has been an active contributor to congregational life in each of our congregations, whether serving on the Board of Managers (St. James), singing in the choir (Knox), and attending the various activities organized by each church.
The bond Rev. Lowery has with each of our congregations is strong. We have all been blessed abundantly through his gifts of preaching, pastoral care, wisdom, and presence. His faith and ongoing service to Christ’s ministry is inspiring.
On top of that, Rev. Lowery continues to attend a number of Presbytery meetings throughout the year and is active on the Presbytery of New Brunswick’s General Committee, which is made up of elders and clergy from the Greater Fredericton area, as well as The Presbyterian Church Building Corporation. He has even attended Synod meetings from time to time.