Karis Dimas-Lehndorf
Karis Dimas-Lehndorf is the LGBTQ facilitator for women-identified folks at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. In this role, she wishes to help make and keep community possible, especially for marginalized people who have not traditionally had spaces in the church. She is a feminist and literary scholar, and has recently completed an MA in English at UBCO. […]
Magdalena How
Coloratura soprano Magdalena How is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Opera Performance at the University of British Columbia, under the tutelage of Nancy Hermiston. With a passion for telling stories through song, Magdalena savours every chance to sing onstage, from musical theatre to choral music to opera. Her recent roles include […]
Rebecca Collett
Rebecca Collett is a singer and music educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. Rebecca made her professional singing debut at age six on Sesame Street Canada. Since then, Rebecca has sung with choirs and orchestras throughout Ontario and British Columbia, including the Canadian Opera Company Chorus and the Vancouver Opera Chorus. Rebecca has […]
Peggy Hua
Peggy Hua is a conductor and music educator based in Vancouver, Canada. Drawing inspiration from their Taiwanese heritage and connections to Chinese culture, Peggy is a strong supporter of Vancouver’s diverse music scene. Peggy is currently appointed as the Artistic Director of the BC Chinese Orchestra, Resident Conductor of BC Chinese Music Ensemble, Left Coast […]
Benjamin MacRae
Pastor Ben (he/him/his) is a well-respected jazz musician and United Church of Canada candidate for ordination who radiates calmness, warmth, and creativity, currently serving as our Minister with Jazz Ministries, Youth & Young Adults. Pastor Ben specializes in modern music and the spoken word, blending influences from across the diverse traditions of music and Christian […]
Angelique Po
Angelique Po is an organist, pianist and continuo player living and working in Vancouver, BC. Her versatility and interest in a broad range of music styles have led her to collaborate with a variety of ensembles and soloists, as well as perform world premieres of many new works. This includes the Scottish premieres of Claude […]
Rev. Rhian Walker
Rhian Walker joined St. Andrew’s-Wesley in 2018 as the Minister of Young Adults and Outreach. She brings a love for nurturing the spiritual development of those around her. She is passionate about new expressions of church and believes in the power of spiritual practice and community to transform the suffering in our communities and our […]
Rev. Curt Allison
Curt came to St. Andrew’s-Wesley in 2004. He directs the Gospel Choir, leads The Word is OUT!! LGBT spirituality discussion group, and co-leads the Young(er) Adults group. His passion for music and inclusive church communities has also led him to serve the greater community of the United Church of Canada through music leadership at the […]
Rev. Dan Chambers
Dan came to St. Andrew’s Wesley in the summer of 2013 and has been energized, stretched and fortified by this shared ministry every year, every day. The heart of Christianity, he believes, is discovered at the intersection of spirituality and social justice, because the outer journey and the inner are not two but one. Care […]
Rev. Jen Cunnings
Rev. Jen Cunnings joined the ministerial team at St. Andrew’s-Wesley in 2008. With a passion for creating welcoming spaces of community where all ages learn from and with one another, Jen is a believer that faith is formed through relationship. She has been in ministry with the United Church of Canada since 1992 and has […]