St. Andrew’s Leadership


 

Reverend Heather Paton

Christian Education Co-ordinator / Co Interim Moderator

Heather comes to St. Andrew's with over twenty years of experience developing and implementing Christian Education programming in congregations, summer camps and international settings. She is most passionate about outdoor ministry, Canada Youth and having fun with little kids. She lives with her partner, two young children and their Granny.

CE@standrewsottawa.ca


Rev. Paul Wu

Co Interim Moderator

The Rev. Paul Wu is an ordained minister of the St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Ottawa. Before accepting the call to St Giles in 2021, he served the congregation of Taiwanese Robert Campbell Presbyterian Church in Montreal from 2007-2018. He has supported the work of the Presbyterian College for a number of years, as a board member. He is also involved in the ministry of Gracefield Christian Camp, as a summer chaplain, board member and now the Treasurer. Rev. Wu is deeply committed to congregational ministry and passionate about engaging young people to explore the Christian faith.  He is married to Daisy, and they have two boys — Justin and Neo.


 

Barbara Hallam-Price

Interim Director of Music

Barbara Hallam-Price holds a Master of Music degree in organ performance from Western University. Further studies were held in Cambridge, England with international organist, Dr. Peter Hurford. 

She has held church positions in Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa. Barb has served as interim organist at Notre Dame Cathedral and interim Music Director at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Ottawa. Barb is very much looking forward to her time at St. Andrew’s.

matthewlarkin1963@gmail.com


 

Dominique

Handbell Director

Dominique Moreau has been the director of the St. Andrew's Ringers since 2022, after discovering bell ringing through the very same ensemble. As an educator, he teaches music in the public school system as well as the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. He also performs regulalry as a percussionist with various ensembles such as the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and as a conductor with his school band and other local groups.


 

Pasca

Coordinator of Care and Connection

Pasca joined St. Andrew’s Ottawa Church in October 2024 and was drawn in by the beautiful music that fills the sanctuary. As Care Coordinator, she welcomes those who are new to the church and assists in building connections across the congregation. She is a Carleton University student majoring in Business Analytics who enjoys good coffee chat and ice cream no matter the weather, and she came to Ottawa with a small Pomeranian with a big attitude.


 
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Vivian

Office Administrator

Vivian joined St. Andrew’s in December of 2017.   Educated in the life sciences and business, she has an eclectic work experience encompassing management, teaching and administration in the private and not-for-profit sectors.  She enjoys the welcoming and family atmosphere of St. Andrew’s and endeavours to keep everyone organized.  office@standrewsottawa.ca

 

 
Michele Clarkson

kaitlyn

Web & Graphics Coordinator

Kaitlyn joined St. Andrew's in November of 2020. She has a background in graphic design, and greatly enjoys expressing her creativity in a variety of ways. The thing Kaitlyn enjoys most about St. Andrew’s is bringing everyone’s ideas to life for the website and other graphic applications. communications@standrewsottawa.ca

 

 

Ken

Audio-Visual Services

Ken moved to Ottawa in 1992 to attend the University of Ottawa for a music degree. Since then Ken has been in demand as a high-quality and experienced vocal soloist and choral singer, most recently as soloist and choir section leader at St. Andrew’s since 2018.  In 2020, Ken was pleased to offer St. Andrew's his audio-visual and technological expertise, gained from working for the Government of Canada for over 20 years, to improve the quality of the live-streaming and recording of church worship services. Ken is responsible for technical support and operation of the audio-visual system in the sanctuary, training volunteers to help, and coordinating with groups who have audio-visual or other technical needs at the church.


 
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James

Church Officer

James joined St. Andrew's in May 2008. He also works to maintain the effectiveness of the physical building, specializing in the needs for Sunday morning worship.

 

 
Sean

Sean

Church Officer

Sean came to St. Andrew's early 2016 and works hard to keep the church building clean and well maintained. Like James, he also accommodates groups that make use of the facilities.

 

Kirk Session

St. Andrew's is served by 17 elders who comprise the Kirk Session. The elders serve the families within their districts and meet at monthly session meetings and take part in all aspects of life and service in the church.