Reverend Lynda Harrison (2006-2023)

Reverend Lynda Harrison began her ministry here at St. John's United Church in October 2006.

Rev. Lynda's spirit was nutured by reading, prayer, reflection and devotions, theatre, movies, music and laughter.  

During her time with us she endeared herself to the community and the congregation. Sadly on Dec 22, 2023 Lynda lost her battle to cancer.

Rev. Lynda had an interesting perspective about her chosen role and what it meant for her personally:

"I would say that I find being on a journey of faith with others fulfilling and exciting.  I believe that ministry can be described in terms of being on a journey with people.  This imagery helps me to articulate my understanding of ministry as walking with people on a journey of faith.  When people accompany each other in love we can learn more about God who guides and sustains at all times.  Ministry is standing on "holy ground" -- sharing joys and sorrows, tears and laughter with the 'whole people of God.'  Ministry involves meeting people where they are on their journey of faith.  Faith is an active, on-going, and exciting journey.

I believe that ministry involves encouraging one another to reflect God's love in all that we say and do as a community of faith.  Ministry needs to be linked closely with the mission of the faith community.  I view ministry as 'team work' involving all people of the congregation."