CONGREGATIONAL MINISTER:
Rev. Marilyn joined the Grace family in October 2024. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this warm, welcoming, and compassionate community, where she shares in the joys of ministry alongside such incredible people. Growing up on a cash crop farm just outside of Ingersoll, Marilyn has a deep connection to rural life and values the close-knit nature of small-town living.
Currently residing in Ingersoll with her two sons, Marilyn has been serving in ministry since 1998 as a Minister for Children and Youth. Over the years, she has had the privilege of serving congregations in Woodstock and London. Marilyn is thrilled to be back in a small-town and rural setting, where she loves to share the love of God, build meaningful relationships, and foster a sense of community.
Contact email: [email protected]
Rev. Marilyn joined the Grace family in October 2024. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of this warm, welcoming, and compassionate community, where she shares in the joys of ministry alongside such incredible people. Growing up on a cash crop farm just outside of Ingersoll, Marilyn has a deep connection to rural life and values the close-knit nature of small-town living.
Currently residing in Ingersoll with her two sons, Marilyn has been serving in ministry since 1998 as a Minister for Children and Youth. Over the years, she has had the privilege of serving congregations in Woodstock and London. Marilyn is thrilled to be back in a small-town and rural setting, where she loves to share the love of God, build meaningful relationships, and foster a sense of community.
Contact email: [email protected]
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) [email protected]
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) [email protected]
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) [email protected]
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) [email protected]
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."
CUSTODIAN My name is Mary Ann Krantz and life for me began March 3, 1962. I was born at Stratford General Hospital. Growing up on 2541 Perth Line 33, Stratford, ON. This is the place I called home with my father, Carl and mother, Dorothy. They operated a dairy farm with purebred Holsteins. This was the life where my three siblings and I learned a solid work ethic. I enjoyed helping to do chores and loved spending time with our dairy herd.
I attended Sprucedale Public School, upon completion of Grade 8 I began high school at Northwestern Secondary School. Post Secondary years were spent at Conestoga College where I studied in their General Business program.
I have worked as a Child Caregiver, Welder/Farm Equipment Construction, Relief Milker, Animal Care-Dairy, Animal Care Assistant – Veterinarian, Elder Companion Care, Crossing Guard, Custodian and Pet/House Sitting.
I am a hard worker and a good friend to everyone I meet. I eagerly help out anyone in need. I am currently a crossing guard for Tavistock Public School students, a taxi driver, house sitter, Sweater Gang Companion and Church cleaning lady.
I am an accomplished sewer and have made many quilts, aprons, and blankets in past years. I am an animal lover through and through. My greatest achievement is watching my nieces and nephews grow up and do great things with their lives.
I attended Sprucedale Public School, upon completion of Grade 8 I began high school at Northwestern Secondary School. Post Secondary years were spent at Conestoga College where I studied in their General Business program.
I have worked as a Child Caregiver, Welder/Farm Equipment Construction, Relief Milker, Animal Care-Dairy, Animal Care Assistant – Veterinarian, Elder Companion Care, Crossing Guard, Custodian and Pet/House Sitting.
I am a hard worker and a good friend to everyone I meet. I eagerly help out anyone in need. I am currently a crossing guard for Tavistock Public School students, a taxi driver, house sitter, Sweater Gang Companion and Church cleaning lady.
I am an accomplished sewer and have made many quilts, aprons, and blankets in past years. I am an animal lover through and through. My greatest achievement is watching my nieces and nephews grow up and do great things with their lives.
