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Leadership

The people who serve Knox.

Knox is led by a small staff team and a Session of elected elders, supported by Ministers in Association.

Staff

The team in the office

Lead Minister

Hugh Donnelly

Hugh leads worship and pastoral care, and serves as Teaching Elder on the Session.

Music Director

Mary-Catherine Pazzano

Mary-Catherine directs the Chancel Choir and shapes the musical life of the congregation.

Director of Operations

Christy Sennema

Christy keeps the building, the calendar, and the office running for staff, members, and guests.

Director of Finance

Deanne Metzloff

Deanne oversees stewardship, donations, and the financial affairs of the church.

Event & Building Support

Tristan de Oliveira

Tristan supports events, rentals, and the day-to-day life of the building.

The Session

Active elders

In Presbyterian polity, the Session is the body of elected elders responsible for the life and witness of the congregation. Knox's Session includes:

  • Sherry Alexander
  • Lawrie Carter
  • Dave Dougall
  • Sharon Feldmann
  • Kathleen Forde
  • Jim Gerrard
  • Mark Harper
  • Sean Jackson
  • Dave Ogram
  • Kathy Sauvé
  • Deb Schlichter (Clerk)
  • Sue Senior
  • Greg Sennema
  • Brianna Stewart
  • Jennifer Yessis
  • Rev. Hugh Donnelly (Teaching Elder)

Treasurer: Dave Dougall · Presbytery representatives: Rev. Hugh Donnelly, Dave Ogram (Sharon Feldmann, alternate).

Ministers in Association

Ordained ministers connected to Knox

Several ordained ministers worship and serve alongside the lead minister, contributing to teaching, pastoral care, and special services.

  • Rev. Mark Gedcke
  • Rev. Janice Hamalainen
  • Rev. Dr. Walter McLean
  • Rev. Susan Sheridan
  • Rev. Apack (Andrew) Song