Jenny Trites, Organist and Choir Director
Jenny is a composer, pianist, and music educator from the Annapolis Valley. She studied theory and composition at Memorial University. Since discovering her passion for choral music as a child, she has been a member of many different school and community based choirs including the Memorial University Festival and Chamber Choirs, Choeur Maha, the Saint Lawrence Choir, and the Aeolian Singers.
Jenny is a frequent collaborator and performer with Xara Choral Theatre, and with the Villains Theatre. She currently directs the Halifax Giubilo Honour Choir, co-directs the Fairview Orffestra, and teaches elementary music for the Halifax Regional Centre for Education.
Sancia Knorr, Sunday School Co-ordinator
Sancia has worked with children for over 10 years through the YWCA Child Care Centre. She attended Oxford Street United Church and taught Sunday school there for 8 years, as well as being a Girl Guide Leader for 8 years. The curriculum we are using is called: One Room Sunday School. It offers a wide variety of activities to keep all ages busy and having fun.
Other Staff
Gail Clarke – Office Administrator
Alison McDonald – Clerk of Session
Alan G. Hayman – Senior Trustee
Ruth MacKenzie – Chief Steward
Colleen Estabrooks – M&S Enthusiast
Alison McDonald & Carol Dobson – Rotating Board Chair
Linda MacDonald – Nominating Chair & Board Secretary
Emily Kiley Lawlor – Sexton
John Walter – Assistant Organist
Lilli Knorr – Nursery
Angie Ngu – Treasurer
Ian MacDonald – Regional Rep
Saul Janson & Jude Janson – Technical Support
Cia Tweel – Yoga Instructor