Ordination

Rev Dr Linda, who lives in High River, joined our Church as an Appointed Designated Minister on Sept 13, 2017. She quickly demonstrated a fine professionalism, caring Ministry and sound Theology. In May 2018, our Board recognized her abilities as a cleric and her academic achievements (Dr of Ministry),and thus raised her to the Ordained Ministry of the Church. She is an important member of our Church growth team.

Church Growth

In addition to my own congregation, I also have an active outreach ministry  conducting weddings for non church members via Life Celebrations – Covenant of Marriage, hoping to add them to the Church Fellowship.

Academic Achievements

• Doctor of Ministry, St Stephen’s College. Edmonton, AB.
• MST. Master of Theological Studies in Spirituality and Liturgy. St Andrews College Saskatoon, SK.
• BN (with distinction). Athabasca, AB.

Worship Leadership

I provide pulpit supply for the United Church, one Sunday per month at Claresholm United and one for Campbell-Stone United in Calgary. In addition, throughout the summer months, I lead in public worship services in Nanton, High River, and Strathmore. I am busy most Sunday Mornings. I bring a warm and caring attitude to all my worship services.

I also lead spiritual retreats for women several times a year.

Pastoral Care

I am the chaplain at the High River Legion and I also give Elder Care at Seasons Retirement Home

I have a very active Bereavement Ministry ( Funeral Ceremonies, pre and post counselling etc).

I have a private general practice counselling. (Family, Trauma, Addictions etc)

Rev Linda’s Thoughts on Theology

My Christian theology is God centered, with a focus on healthy theology.

God loves and accepts us regardless of our faults. God does not cause bad things to happen in our lives, that is the risk of living, but when bad/sad things do happen, as they often do, God is there to love and support you on your journey.

Much of my healthy theological view is based on the work of the 5^th century philosopher, Anicius Boethius, who stressed God’s loving, caring and supporting presence in our lives. I agree with Boethius that God is not in control of your life, you are! You are responsible for your choices and actions and God will journey with you whatever your choice, whatever happens throughout your life.

Hobbies

Reading, writing, swimming and quilting.

I have 25 years of public speaking experience.

I am a published author and my latest book is: Healthy Theology and Your Journey:Through the Last Half of Life. This book focuses on God’s love and support as we grow older and how to do it with God’s help. I follow the teachings of Jesus (love God, your neighbour, self and our earth).