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 Anthony brings to the senior minister position at Parkdale United Church a rich and varied background. He is originally from Barbados and grew up with his siblings and parents in and around the Montreal area. While growing up he acquired a wide range of ministry and volunteer experience with church, parachurch and community development-type organizations.        More …..

Rev. Dr. Anthony Bailey Coordinating Minister

Melodee Lovering is our Minister for children and youth. Melodee was most recently in the same position at Leamington, Ontario, United Church. She and her husband, Rev. Jack Lovering, moved to the Ottawa region in August, 2009. Jack has been posted with the Russell/Kenmore pastoral charge since September, 2009.      More …..

Melodee Lovering
Minister To Youth and Children

Khan was born in western Cambodia about 30 miles from Thailand. He made his 'escape' to the 'Promised Land' in October 1980. He lives in Ottawa with his wife and two daughters.

Khan began to work at Parkdale United Church in September 1981. He is an outstanding custodian, taking a keen interest in his occupation and using his

many talents to do numerous repair jobs.

Khan Chao
Custodian

Khan looks for ways to be of assistance when it is required - setting up and dismantling for our two Rummages Sales (the last Saturday of April and September) and the Bazaar (the first Saturday of November). He prepares the many rooms for the many activities that take place at the church. Please look for Khan if you are visiting and have any request.

Troy Cross came to us in May 2007 from Zion-Memorial United Church in Carleton Place where he was organist and choir director. His first organ post began at the age of fourteen and since that time his music has taken him across Canada and the United States.       More …..

Troy Cross
Music Director

Don joined Parkdale’s team in March 2012.
Don’s primary role at Parkdale includes a wide range of office management responsibilities such as: meeting the administrative needs of the ministerial staff and the church; managing the booking of space in the building and maintaining the master calendar of bookings; coordinating evening custodians' schedules; and serving as liaison between Trustees and groups using church facilities.   More …..

Don Mockett
Office Manager