Minister

Reverend Roger Kett

The congregation of Red Deer Lake United Church has voted overwhelmingly in favour of extending a call to the Reverend Roger Kett. We are confident that this call will receive the approval of Calgary Presbytery and Alberta and Northwest Conference. Roger will begin his ministry here effective July 1, 2009. He comes to us from the Oyen-Cereal pastoral charge in Coronation Presbytery, where he has served for the past 13 years.

The congregation also extended a strong vote of thanks to everyone who helped prepare for this call, especially the members of Joint Search Committee and the Joint Needs Assessment Committee. The call of a new minister completes the last part of the work of bringing Midlands and Red Deer Lake United Churches together. A new chapter now begins..

Sunday School & Youth Leader

Carma Claydon

Carma is a long-time member of Red Deer Lake United Church. She has been involved with the Youth Group for several years and has recently taken on the task of Youth Leader. As Youth Leader, Carma meets with the Junior and Senior Youth Groups on Sunday mornings and arranges fun, social events monthly.

Carma is also Sunday School Leader. As such, she selects the cirriculum and scheduling of the teachers and assistants for each class: 3-5 yrs, 6-8 yrs and 9-11 yrs.

Music Director

Lisa Fernandes

While still in high school she was well on her way in her musical training. She worked hard to pass her Grade 10 level in piano at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Then, after secondary school she was drawn to more advanced music training at the University of Alberta. In 1998, Lisa won her Bachelor Degree in music (voice) and went on to receive her Masters in voice in 2000.

The Powell River Music Academy quickly recognized her musical ability and she moved to the Coast to head the Academy’s Vocal Department. She then accepted a position as Music Director and Conductor of the Powell River United Church.

She has performed on many occasions over these few years both as a soloist and as a choral member in a number of very challenging opera roles and classical vocal recitals.

Church Administrator

Maureen Secord

Formerly a longtime member of Midlands United Church, Maureen with husband Mark joined the congregation at Red Deer Lake United Church in June 2007 with the amalgamation of the two churches. Throughout this time, Maureen has taught Sunday School, volunteered at Inn From the Cold, served on the Church Board as Secretary and sung in the Voices United Choir.

Maureen currently lives in South Calgary with her husband; they have three adult children residing in and near Calgary, and recently a wonderful new granddaughter.

She is looking forward to the privilege of further serving the community at Red Deer Lake United Church in her new position.

Administrative Coordinator

Colleen Micklethwaite

In September, 2006, Colleen began her position of Administrative Coordinator at Midlands United Church. She, her husband, Rob, and two children have been attending Midlands since 1997. Colleen has been involved with various volunteer activities with the Church such as Inn From the Cold (Lead Coordinator), Sunday School Teacher, Silent Auction Committee, and volunteering for Midlands’ fundraising events. She looks forward to her continued administrative support at Red Deer Lake United Church.

Accompanist

Kathy McMullen

As an Alberta-born girl, Kathy McMullen, studied hymn playing and church music at the Canadian Nazarene College in their general studies program. In 1996, Kathy received her Grade 10 certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music with honours. She has experience playing as a church pianist for three different Nazarene churches and assistant at another. As pianist, Kathy played for congregational singing, for choirs, duets with an organist and for special music. Kathy currently teaches piano in her home studio and at Allegro Music in Calgary. She has two married wonderful daughters and three wonderful grandchildren. Kathy enjoys reading, gardening, crocheting and entertaining friends in her home. She is pleased to be joining us at Red Deer Lake United Church in our music program.

Custodian

Bill Holman

As the church programming continues to develop and fill the church, we rely on Bill's support to keep our facility in top notch condition for all the events. Bill has been tidying up after us since the Spring of 2007.