Minister: Rev. Wendy MacWilliams, B.Comm, M.Div
Wendy began serving as Minister of Word and Sacrament at St. James Presbyterian Church, Hanwell, in July 2011 and became minister of St. Paul’s when St. Paul’s and St. James formed a regional ministry in 2018.
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 and help others discover what it means to grow and live in faith today.
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.
Organist: Nolan Golding
Session:
It is the duty of Session to meet regularly for the purpose of establishing good order, providing for the pastoral care of the congregation, tending to matters of stewardship and mission (both spiritual and material), and providing oversight of the programs and property of the church.
The following individuals serve as elders at St. Paul’s:
R. Leslie (Les) Jackson, Clerk of Session
Diane Cail
Eugene Craig
Brian Habold
Janet MacInnis
Roel Omvlee
Wendy Smith
Helen Marsten, Elder Emeritus
Rev. Wendy MacWilliams, Moderator
Board of Managers:
The board of managers reports to session and is responsible for the temporal and financial affairs of the congregation. For example, the board tends to the care and upkeep of the church building, as well as church property. They are entrusted with the management of the congregation’s financial affairs and prepare and administer the church’s operating budget.
The following individuals serve on St. Paul’s Board:
Mike Smith, Convener
Melanie Campbell
Brian Habold, Session rep
Joyce Habold, Treasurer
Roland Omvlee