Minister of Word, Sacrament and
Pastoral Care

Reverend Angela Bailey

 

abailey@kuc.ca

Angela was appointed to KUC as Intentional Interim Minister in August 2008, for a two-year period. During this Transitional period, she will provide leadership in Worship and in enabling the congregation to find a renewed Mission for the future.
 

Angela is married to Keith and they reside in Fallowfield. They have three married daughters and five grandchildren.

Ordained by the Montreal & Ottawa Conference in 1992, Angela had served congregation in both rural and urban settings. She has served as an Interim Minister since 2005. Her particular skills are in Worship, Creative Writing, Pastoral Care and Contemporary Theological Studies. She serves on the Pastoral Relations Committee of Presbytery.

Angela enjoys reading, drama, hiking and her grandchildren!

 

Minister of Word, Sacrament and
Pastoral Care

Reverend Stephane Vermette

Our new minister, Stephane Vermette will be joining Kanata United Church on September 27, 2010

I grew up on the South Shore of Montréal in a French-speaking family. During my youth, I was actively involved in international solidarity movements, summer camps and semi-professional theatre. All those experiences have developed my creativity, my dynamism and my desire to be in solidarity with the less fortunate of this world.

As a minister, I work hard to deliver meaningful and inspiring sermons that link the essential elements of Christian faith with the passion of the people in the pews. Through worship, sacraments and pastoral care, I always look to reach out to people, wherever they stand on their spiritual journey. I also believe we must reclaim the driving force behind Paul’s missionary journeys when distinctions between gender, race, status and affiliation were set aside in order to build a new community where everyone will be welcomed.

I am also involved with the wider Church. I have been a member of the General Council Executive of the United Church of Canada since 2003 and I am the chairperson of the Planning & Agenda Committee for the 41^st General Council (Ottawa, 2012). In the last few years, I have been involved in the intercultural dialogue between the various communities within the United Church.

Director of Music

Sally Duke

sduke@kuc.ca

Sally Duke has been Director of Music at KUC since 1979.
A native of Ohio, Sally received her Bachelor of Arts degree in music and history from the Centre College of Kentucky and her Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Connecticut where she continued studies in organ and music history. Canadian Murray Duke met Sally while doing post-graduate work in Connecticut; the two married and moved to Toronto, then to Kanata, where son Jamie was born in 1979 and daughter Jennifer in 1983. Jamie died in an accident in 1987. The Duke family has been active in the community of Kanata. Murray and Sally enjoy golf, cross-country skiing, travel, reading, cooking, and Murray's garden. Jennifer studies the violin in New York City. Sally's schedule is busy as she fulfills her position as Director of Music with our church. She plays both piano and organ, conducts the Adult and Intermediate Choirs, leads the KUC Band, and accompanies the Bullfrogs and Butterflies Choir. Sally especially enjoys helping to plan our worship services with Eileen and directing musical dramas. She is an active member of the Royal Canadian College of Organists and the United Church of Canada Association of Musicians.

Office Administrator

Glenda Baker

gebaker@kuc.ca

Glenda joined our staff as Office Administrator on May 1, 1995. Along with her many years of work experience in government and private industry, she brings a warm, caring attitude and deep commitment in her service to the congregation. Glenda and her family have attended Kanata United Church since 1984.

 

One of Glenda's special interests is music. She loves playing the piano and has been an active member of the KUC adult choir and musicals for many years. She also enjoys cycling, skiing, traveling, spending time at their cottage with her family and babysitting their granddaughter Kaitlyn. Glenda especially enjoys working with children, as this was quite evident in her 10 years as a school bus driver.

 

Glenda is married to David, an entrepreneur, in the Home Renovation business. David is the webmaster for the KUC web site. They have three adult children; Shawn, Alison and James. Shawn is married to Kim and Alison is married to Alex. They are a very active family and enjoy being part of the KUC family