MINISTER:
Rev. Gail Fricker joined Grace in March 2021. She has a background in storytelling and drama, and loves to have fun in worship, making it interactive and for all ages. She is also passionate about outreach - you might see her darting around the community in her little red mini. As we all walk on our faith journeys, Rev. Gail believes "faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty." (~ Brene Brown)
Contact: (cell) 519 703 1954. (email) gfricker@rogers.com
Rev. Gail Fricker joined Grace in March 2021. She has a background in storytelling and drama, and loves to have fun in worship, making it interactive and for all ages. She is also passionate about outreach - you might see her darting around the community in her little red mini. As we all walk on our faith journeys, Rev. Gail believes "faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty." (~ Brene Brown)
Contact: (cell) 519 703 1954. (email) gfricker@rogers.com
YOUTH COORDINATOR:
Carol Young has been Youth Coordinator at Grace since April 2001 and truly enjoys walking along and watching people grow and learn. She is always up for watching "ET" and "Wonder Woman" and will always cheer for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. When she is not working with Grace United, you will find her at Camp Bimini as the Camp Coordinator.
Contact: (email) tavigraceyouth@gmail.com
Carol Young has been Youth Coordinator at Grace since April 2001 and truly enjoys walking along and watching people grow and learn. She is always up for watching "ET" and "Wonder Woman" and will always cheer for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. When she is not working with Grace United, you will find her at Camp Bimini as the Camp Coordinator.
Contact: (email) tavigraceyouth@gmail.com
MUSIC DIRECTOR:
Marilyne Nystrom joined Grace in March 2022 as music director. It is an honour to serve God through music. Music reaches from our heart to God's, and it is always amazing how creative and individual our musical expression is. Marilyne's main instrument is the piano and she loves working with the choir, accompanying individual voices and ensembles. Marilyne has recently moved back to Ontario from BC and she is looking forward to exploring our Great Lakes and hiking on the local trail systems - on foot, by bike or with kayak.
Marilyne Nystrom joined Grace in March 2022 as music director. It is an honour to serve God through music. Music reaches from our heart to God's, and it is always amazing how creative and individual our musical expression is. Marilyne's main instrument is the piano and she loves working with the choir, accompanying individual voices and ensembles. Marilyne has recently moved back to Ontario from BC and she is looking forward to exploring our Great Lakes and hiking on the local trail systems - on foot, by bike or with kayak.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Katherine Brenneman has worked at Grace since September 2010. She has felt warmly welcomed into the Grace family and enjoys the time she is able to spend here doing the office work. She lives and works on the farm with her husband and 3 three children just outside Tavistock. They proudly raise broiler chickens, grow crops, and have a grain elevator. She loves country living!
Contact: Office phone: 519 655 2151. (email) graceunitedtavistock@gmail.com
Katherine Brenneman has worked at Grace since September 2010. She has felt warmly welcomed into the Grace family and enjoys the time she is able to spend here doing the office work. She lives and works on the farm with her husband and 3 three children just outside Tavistock. They proudly raise broiler chickens, grow crops, and have a grain elevator. She loves country living!
Contact: Office phone: 519 655 2151. (email) graceunitedtavistock@gmail.com
TREASURER
Deb Stevely started as treasurer at Grace United Church in Jan 2002. Deb says "I have learned a lot along the way. This job is like another child for me and gives me much joy and sometimes frustration. The Grace family has been very patient and supporting of me along the way. I am truly grateful for their guidance as we journey through the years."
Deb Stevely started as treasurer at Grace United Church in Jan 2002. Deb says "I have learned a lot along the way. This job is like another child for me and gives me much joy and sometimes frustration. The Grace family has been very patient and supporting of me along the way. I am truly grateful for their guidance as we journey through the years."
CHURCH CARETAKER:
Keith Weitzel has worshiped at Grace since before he could walk! He has taken care of our church building for many years. He says: "It's more than a Sunday morning thing - it's a busy building and a great way to meet people." When's he's not keeping Grace clean and tidy, he enjoys woodworking, gardening and working at the farm.
Keith Weitzel has worshiped at Grace since before he could walk! He has taken care of our church building for many years. He says: "It's more than a Sunday morning thing - it's a busy building and a great way to meet people." When's he's not keeping Grace clean and tidy, he enjoys woodworking, gardening and working at the farm.
