Our parish leadership team
The Rev. Val From, Incumbent
Val was ordained a pastor in the Lutheran Church (ELCIC) in 1996 and worked in parishes, healthcare chaplaincy and in ministry in the core of Saskatoon before joining us. Everywhere Val has worked she's enjoyed people with their diverse cultures, ages and interests. She joins her parishioners in looking for God’s presence in the ordinary places of life, and trying to serve the community around us any way we can. Val enjoys yoga, music, walking and camping with her husband, Paul, and getting together with their two grown kids. The Rev. Canon Bryan Bjerring,
Honourary Assistant Bryan has served the Anglican Church of Canada in various positions across Western Canada for over 40 years.He also contributed to the report on the Restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in the ACC, and participated in diocesan and national church assessment processes for persons seeking ordination. Bryan is a long-time amateur winemaker, and a proud grandfather and afi of five. The Rev. Helen Holbrook, Honourary Assistant
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Nancy Aasland, Music Director
Nancy has a B.A. in Music and Religious Studies. She has been active as a church music and choir director since 1992, and has held the position at St. Mary Magdalene since 2008. Nancy also runs the Kindermusik program, offering classes for children ages 0-7. Visit kindermusikdiscovery.com or call 204-453-1222. Jenny Davis, Administrator
2024 Vestry
Vestry is the church's version of a board. It's an elected body of eligible church members who assist in the operation of the parish. Serving on Vestry this year are Ben Girgis, Dawn Hillstrom, Barbara Jalibat, Cherryl Lenton, Taps Maswera, Richard McKenzie, Carol McPhaden, Cathy Mondor and Caroline Olagbuji. Carey Isaac is the Rector's Warden, an appointed position. |