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MEET OUR STAFF

Minister

Southminster has issued a Call for a new Minister whom we hope to have in place later this fall.

Pastoral Care Emergencies

 

During this time, we have engaged Karen Fee to respond to requests for pastoral care.

If you need assistance, you may contact Karen in the following ways:

  • Through the church office (Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) at 613-234-6789. Irina Ozbey, our Church Administrator, will be happy to pass along your message. 

  • By email:  kfee@southminsterunitedchurch.com 

  • By phone: 613-234-2432 — you may leave a message, and Karen will return your call as soon as possible.

 

If your request is urgent and outside of office hours, contacting Karen directly by email is recommended.

Director of Music: Sarah Westbrook

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     We are pleased to welcome Sarah Westbrook, B Mus, A.R.C.T. as Southminster's new Director of Music, effective August 28, 2023. Sarah is an accomplished career pianist and music teacher with 20 years experience in music performance, as a church musician, choir director and accompanist and school music teacher. She has worked as guest organist and pianist in churches in Toronto and Ottawa and has led and developed both adult and children's choirs. Sarah obtained her music degree from Carleton University (2007) and her A.R.C.T. Performer's Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music (2000).  

     Currently a resident of the Glebe, Sarah has an extensive network of contacts in the Ottawa music scene across many genres of music, including classical, jazz and rock. We look forward to Sarah’s leadership in the next chapter of Southminster’s ministry of music!

Office Administrator: Irina Ozbey

Originally from Ukraine and arrived in Ottawa with her family in 2022. She has a Masters in Economics (2008) and certification in graphic design (2018). Since settling in Ottawa, she has worked in customer service for Canadian North Airlines and as a part-time church office administrator at Church of the Ascension and All Saints Anglican church.

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