Autumn Preachers at St. Andrew’s 2026

Rev. Dr. Steve Moore: Preaching November 8

The Rev. Dr. Steve Moore, CD is a United Church of Canada minister. Steve served as a Padre in the Canadian Armed Forces for 22 years, with operational tours to Bosnia during the war (92-93), Haiti (97-98) and doctoral research in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2006). His post-doctoral work led to the chaplain operational capability, Religious Leader Engagement (RLE), now being integrated into military training. He is presently on the Staff of the Chaplain General where he continues his research.

Since retiring from the Forces, Steve has served in a number of UCC churches in the Ottawa area: Bethel-St. Andrew’s United (Fitzroy), Southminster United, Emmanuel United and Rideau Park United. He has ministered in Transitional Ministry with several churches, most recently with Rideau Park United (2024-2025).

He is married to Deboarh Anne Moore, musician and artist. They have three sons: Ryan, Josh and Andrew.

Rev. Ernie Cox: Preaching September 6, November 15, December 20, January 3

Rev. Ernie Cox is well known to St. Andrean’s. He was minister of Fourth Avenue Baptist Church for 17 years, and minister of McPhail Memorial Baptist Church for 8 years.  Between those two pastorates for 6 years Ernie divided his time between part-time pulpit supply and music, performing music mostly in the Black Gospel genre. Ernie retired from McPhail Baptist Church in February, 2022.

Rev. Helen Smith: Preaching November 22

Darlene McLeod.: Preaching November 29

Darlene McLeod grew up in the Presbyterian Church and has been a member of St. Andrew's for over 23 years. She previously served as the Presbytery of Ottawa's Youth and Young Adult Animator and on the Christian Education committee here at St. Andrew's. She has an MA in Religion and Public Life (Carleton University) and is currently completing her Ph.D. in Religious Studies (University of Ottawa). Her research has included feminist and queer ritual, gender and religion, and sociology of religion. Her current Ph.D. research examines Christian Nationalist practices. She has previously published essays in The Globe & Mail, The Ottawa Citizen, Geez Magazine, and EVENT Literary Magazine.