Our Church Directory

Minister	Rev. Hugh Donnelly
Associate Minister	Rev. Brooke Ashfield Brooke enjoys the variety of ministry at Knox. He is part of the finance and stewardship teams as well as sharing his knowledge and study of leadership in the 21st Century church. Brooke shows enthusiasm for worship, congregational leadership and structures. He has a lifelong passion for the future, developing this discipline in seminary and continuing to stay on top of key issues today. Brooke enjoys reading, playing hockey (with an old timer’s group) and participating in an ecumenical clergy support group that is in its 21st year. He has a lively sense of humour, which sometimes slips out in worship.
Associate Minister	Rev. Linda Ashfield As minister at Knox, Linda serves as a worship leader, preacher, pastor and teaching elder. She participates in Session, Council and supports our committees and task groups. Linda takes an active role in the Christian Education program, in particular the youth, young adult and adult ministries; as well as LOGOS, Confirmation classes, Adult Bible Study, Knox Reads program, youth and adult mission trips, Vacation Bible Camp and Wednesdays @ Knox. She enjoys reading, gardening and travelling. Linda is a gifted story teller with the ability to dramatize stories to enrapture and inspire both children and adults.
Faith Formation Coordinator
Music Director/Organist	Terry English Terry shares her extensive experience as a choral director, clinician, teacher and accompanist (piano and organ). The purpose of our music ministry is to raise our voices to the glory of God. Through leadership and example, we encourage the full, conscious and active participation of the congregation, led by the Chancel Choir, Christmas Choir, Praise Band, music scholars, soloists, ensembles, instrumentalists and children’s choirs. We also encourage guest choirs and soloists to join us throughout the year. Our music reflects our Presbyterian heritage, along with contemporary liturgical hymnody, Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), jazz, gospel and music from varied cultures.
Director, Finance/Operations	Ruth Song Ruth is responsible for the efficient day-to-day business operations of Knox Waterloo. Ruth supports the mission and life of the Church by facilitating staff requirements and is also the main point of contact for internal and external inquiries. Her primary responsibilities include managing facility operations and rentals; overseeing management of congregation records and correspondence; and coordinating communications such as the bulletin, newsletter and annual report. Ruth and her family worship at Knox Presbyterian Church, Elora, where her husband Andrew is the minister. Should you wish to update personal or contact information on file at Knox, please contact Ruth.
Asst Dir, Finance/Operations	Charlene Janes
Minister in Association	Rev. Mark Gedcke
Minister in Association	Rev. Janice Hamalainen
Minister in Association	Rev. Dr. Walter McLean
Minister in Association	Rev. Apack (Andrew) Song
Minister in Association	Rev. Mary Whitson
Clerk of Session	Deborah Schlichter
Treasurer	Kathryn Hare
Music Scholars	Jakob Villeneuve, Sophie Kim, Jotham Sennema, Shanice Skinner
Praise Band Coordinator	Jotham Sennema
Event Attendant	Grant Birks
Clerk of Session	Deborah Schlichter
Church Librarian	Femmy Birks
Contact Program	Ellen Yessis
Envelope Secretary	Wendy Garner
Associate Envelope Sec.	Judy McBride
Beadle	George MacAskill
LOGOS Director	Jen Yessis Reist
IT Support	Chuck Fazzari
Tech Team Coordinator	Eric Gaudet
Multimedia Coordinator	Andrew Church
Usher Ministry Coordinators	Anne and John Fairles
Envelope Secretary	Wendy Garner
Newsletter Editor	Sue Senior
Web Master	Trevor Bain