Welcome to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario CANADA

Our People of St. Andrew's
The people of St. Andrew's are the congregation (members and adherents) as well as visitors, along with our staff.
Currently our congregational roll has 380 official members and 266 adherents, including children.
Our paid staff includes one minister, executive ministry assistant, administrative assistant, church school team leader, youth team leader, director of music, treasurer, and two custodial staff.

Link to Staff Biographies
Link to Committees and Groups | Link to Committee/Team Form

Our Minister:	Rev. John C. Borthwick Note: Confidential email for our Minister
Student Minister:	Jacqui Foxall
Director of Music:	Fred Gingrich
Executive Ministry Assistant:	Heather Gottscheu covering maternity leave for Angie VanWingerden
Administrative Assistant:	Margaret Blatherwick
Church School Team Leader:	Jenny Emerson
Youth Team Leader:	Matt Foxall
Financial Staff:	Jim Rife Note: Confidential email for Jim Rife, Treasurer
Custodial Staff:	Darlene LePage and Andrew Lesniewski

Staff Biographies

Download and view the Congregational Letter re Jacqui Foxall (pdf file)

The Rev. John C. Borthwick,
B.A., M.Div.

John began his ministry at St. Andrew's in January 2003 as the initial member of a future co-ministry team. He was joined by The Rev. Jan Hazlett in September 2003. They worked cooperatively (until Jan accepted a call in Alberta in November 2006) sharing the overall ministry of St. Andrew's.
Prior to coming to St. Andrew's, John was Minister of Rexdale Presbyterian Church in Toronto for five years.
He is a graduate of Knox College and McMaster University. His current areas of interest are conflict mediation, change theory, and the influences of consumer culture on society.
John is married to Kate and they have a young son named Logan and a young daughter named Shannon.
View the pdf file: 40 under 40 Awards 2008 featuring Rev. John Borthwick and highlighting the 2009 Habitat for Humanity "Faith Build"

Jacqui Foxall,
Student Minister

Greetings! I’ve been doing my research, and I know that this is a congregation which truly loves the Lord and responds faithfully by reaching out with regularity to the Guelph community and beyond. I know that this is a congregation which values children, youth, and young adults, while maintaining great respect for the wisdom and experience of its young-at-heart members as well. As for me, I wear many hats: I am wife to your beloved Youth ministries team leader, Matt Foxall, and a big sister to two teenagers, Damian and Lauren. I am also a third year student at Knox College in Toronto. My areas of interest are: ecclesiology in a post-modern context (how we do church in the 21st century) and the Emergent Church movement. I anticipate the growth which God has planned for me and for you over the year 2008-2009. And so as we travel this Emmaus road together, let us keep our hearts open to His guidance! Oh, and if you were wondering if I like long walks on the beach, I’m rather indifferent actually. But I do love cooking and baking, doing yoga, watching movies which make me laugh till I cry, the colour green, and snow. Yes, I said it: snow.

	Fred Gingrich, Director of Music
Fred studied organ with Jan Overduin at Wilfrid Laurier University, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Music degree specializing in the Honours Church Music programme. In 1989, he completed the Associate exam with The Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Fred has been involved with the music programme in various churches including Woodside Bible Fellowship, Elmira; St. John's Anglican, Kitchener; Olivet United, Kitchener; and St. John's Anglican, Elora.
Also Fred has sung in choirs including the W.L.U. Chapel Choir, Elora Festival Chorus and Menno Singers.
In September, 1995, Fred arrived at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Guelph, as Organist along with Gordon Burnett as Choir Director. Upon Gordon's resignation in 1999, Fred added the duties of Choir Director to his existing one of Organist in September, 1999.
Residing in Elmira, Ontario, Fred enjoys hiking, biking and gardening. He co-owns and operates Brubacher Shoes Ltd., Elmira, and is the Treasurer for the Waterloo-Wellington Chapter of The Royal Canadian College of Organists.

Angie VanWingerden,
Executive Ministry Assistant
on maternity leave

Angie came to Guelph in 1994 to attend the University of Guelph and study Hotel and Food Administration. Upon graduation she was lucky to be offered a great job opportunity in her field and here she settled, loving this community and its small town feel yet with all the amenities of a city! She is married, and has a beautiful 5 year old daughter, Eila. After 15+ years working in the hospitality field, Angie feels that the time has come to find a better work and life balance and she is thankful for the opportunity to work with St. Andrew’s.

Heather Gottscheu
Executive Ministry Assistant
covering maternity leave until May 1, 2009

Margaret Blatherwick,
Administrative Assistant

Jim Rife,
Treasurer

Jenny Emerson,
Church School Team Leader

Jenny has lived in Guelph for 10 years. She and her husband have been married for 18 years and have 2 delightful children. She is a home school mom, a foster mom and tutors children with different learning abilities. She has been involved with St. Andrews church for the past 5 years and enjoys teaching and working with the children and youth of the church.

Matt Foxall,
Youth Team Leader

Born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario Matt grew up in his home congregation of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Kitchener where he’s been actively involved in all aspects of his church community — particularly in the area of Christian Education. Before coming to St. Andrew’s Guelph, Matt was the Youth Leader at his home congregation. He has begun attending annual conferences for Youth Leaders, most notably the “Princeton Forum on Youth Ministry”, as well as taking continuing education courses at Knox College. Matt enjoys being involved outside of church as well; such as volunteering with Kitchener Minor Baseball Association as a committee member and rep team coach. Once in a while he even gets to spend time with his wife of five years, Jacqui—who is completing Grad studies in Toronto. Matt is an avid fan of the Maple Leafs, Optimus Prime, CSI and pasta. He’s really looking forward to where God is going to take Youth Ministry at St. Andrew’s Guelph.

	Darlene LePage, Housekeeper

Andrew Lesniewski,
Custodian

Andrew was born in Toronto and raised, most of his life, in Guelph. In 1994, Andrew returned to Toronto to study Electronic Engineering.
In October, 1999, Andrew accepted the position as Custodian for St. Andrew's, including not only janitorial duties but also preparing and restoring the facilities for meetings and special events, and completing approved minor repairs and odd jobs. As well he has taken on a similar position at Norfolk Street United Church, Guelph, and also assists with the family catering business on a part-time basis.
Recently (2006), Andrew registered his own "All Trades" business, offering skilled labour for various types of trade-related tasks.

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Board of Managers Chair: Bob Ireland Meets monthly on the second Thursday of the month, except during July and August (unless for a special meeting at the call of the Chair). A committee of the congregation, elected at the annual congregational meeting with responsibility for the finance and property of the congregation. Its meetings and membership are open to both members and adherents of the congregation. • List of current members of the Board of Managers: View the HTML version Top Session Clerk of Session: Ross Rowat Meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, except during July and August (unless for a special meeting). The Session, composed of the ministers (teaching elders), one of whom acts as Moderator on a rotating basis, along with the ruling elders, is responsible to Presbytery for the good order and discipline of the congregation, including worship, education, mission, membership, use of property, sacraments and pastoral care. All individuals and organizations within the congregation are subject to the authority of the Session whose meetings and records are closed to all except elders. • List of current Session members: View the HTML version Top Committees and Groups Volunteers from the congregation assist by actively leading and participating in all of St. Andrew's events and activities, including the worship service. Please contact the St. Andrew's church office if you'd like to speak with a group or committee leader.
Chair, Board of Managers	Bob Ireland
Clerk of Session	Ross Rowat
Communion Preparation	Ian Millar
Committees of Session	Contacts
Congregational Care Team	Janet Dalgleish
Congregational Life	John McAllister
Christian Education	Marnie Kerr
Guelph Presbyterian Day Camp	Jerry Riekels
Human Resources Management Committee (HR)	Malcolm McAlister
Library	Virginia Gillham
Missions	Mary Fountain
Music and Worship	Peter Devries and Fred Gingrich, Chairs
Nursery	Kate Borthwick
Outreach	Rick McRonald, Chair
Ushering	Joyce Pauli
Women's Circles	Contacts
A.K.D.	Margaret Austin
Women's Missionary Society	Catherine Johnston
Fellowship and Social	Contacts
Breakaway	Sharon Ireland
Breakfast @ St. Andrew's	Church Office and/or Ross Pauli
Brochure: St. Andrew's Information Brochure / Committee Contacts Printed copies are available from the St. Andrew's Church Office. Please contact the office. View and download the Information Brochure (.pdf file) Attention Committees and Teams Download and complete the MSWord file of the Form for Committee/Team Report to Session and Board. Use the forms to note: 1. Responses to SESSION requests 2. Recommendations to SESSION 3. Information SESSION needs to know 4. Items SESSION needs to act on 1. Information the BOARD needs to know 2. Requests to the BOARD 3. Items for the BOARD that require feedback Forms can be printed, completed and submitted as hard copy — or — the Word file can be downloaded, completed and then emailed to St. Andrew's. Download the MSWord file of the Form for Session Action Planning Worksheet (can be modified for committee use).
Please visit our Programs page for more details regarding programs, activities and events at St. Andrew's.
View our .pdf files of the St. Andrew's Annual Report 2005 Information regarding the congregation's and committees' activities for the past year along with proposals for the next year.

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