First Church Team
Rev. Scott Beckett is a congregational minister for both First & Central United churches.
Rev. Scott joined us in September 2024 and can be found leading worship on Sundays and working on different projects contributing to faith and fellowship life at both churches.
Coming from a long line of United Church organists, he grew up with an appreciation for music, service and faith.
His educational background is in history and creative writing, and these can be seen in his approach to Christian Education, prayer and preaching.
Rev. Scott joined us in September 2024 and can be found leading worship on Sundays and working on different projects contributing to faith and fellowship life at both churches.
Coming from a long line of United Church organists, he grew up with an appreciation for music, service and faith.
His educational background is in history and creative writing, and these can be seen in his approach to Christian Education, prayer and preaching.
Rev. Paul Browning is our Congregational Minister.
Paul grew up in Halifax and attended a variety of judgmental churches who believed their way was the only way to God and whose rules were hurtful. Having experienced the judgement, guilt, anger and irrelevance of these churches, Paul was introduced to the United Church. He had never known so many fine, community minded people before. Add to that, the United Church is the only church who respects diversity and freedom of thought enough to put love before doctrinal commitments. So, Paul signed up.
Paul is excited about being a part of the rich history and ministry of First United Church. If you are looking for a spiritual home where you can belong and be respected for the amazing person you have been created to be, give Paul a call. You will be treated as a respected partner and not a project.
Paul is also proud to minister at Central United Church: https://www.centraluc.ca/
Paul grew up in Halifax and attended a variety of judgmental churches who believed their way was the only way to God and whose rules were hurtful. Having experienced the judgement, guilt, anger and irrelevance of these churches, Paul was introduced to the United Church. He had never known so many fine, community minded people before. Add to that, the United Church is the only church who respects diversity and freedom of thought enough to put love before doctrinal commitments. So, Paul signed up.
Paul is excited about being a part of the rich history and ministry of First United Church. If you are looking for a spiritual home where you can belong and be respected for the amazing person you have been created to be, give Paul a call. You will be treated as a respected partner and not a project.
Paul is also proud to minister at Central United Church: https://www.centraluc.ca/
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Best wishes on your Ministry Journey, Austin!
No goodbyes - just "See You Later!"
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On Sunday, August 27th, 2023 we said "See You Later" to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Austin Campbell.
Austin & Siobhan are leaving us to pursue education in Thunder Bay! We wish them all the best and can't wait for them to return for a visit! Best wishes on your journey, Austin & Siobhan! Below is a video made by Carl Fletcher from Central United for Austin's farewell service. There is also a link provided that will take you to a video of the presentation made to Austin at his Farewell Service. Enjoy! Link to the video of the Presentation made to Austin at his Farwell Service.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IfWgnutRDz_TORwuLgc0s2AVbrnPjtcm/view?usp=drive_link |
