MINISTER – TBD
Currently we do not have a minister and are relying on pulpit supply for our worship services.

MICHAEL OROLA
Custodian

jamesbioJAMES MCLAUCHLAN
Choir Director

James McLauchlan has been involved with the United Church of Canada for over 20 years as a member, choir member and currently as Music Director. He is also an Accredited Music Therapist, music instructor and performer with a bustling private practice here in the Southwest. First United Church has been his spiritual home for many years now and he is grateful to be working in partnership with our minister, the congregation and church council to invest in its future. It has been his pleasure to work with our outstanding choir and gospel band for the last few years. They both support his passion and challenge his continued growth as a conductor, musician and friend.

A diverse and deeply spiritual music program has developed here at First United and James welcomes all who are interested in participating in the choir, as a guest soloist, or in our gospel band. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

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rhondaRHONDA LOTOCHINSKI
Office Manager

Rhonda Lotochinski has been a member of First United for many years. Rhonda comes from a background in computers. She previously worked as the Network Administrator at Spargroup/National.  After a few years of being a stay at home mom Rhonda began a job share position with Patti McCleary as Office Manager in 2009 and in March 2025 became the full time Office Manager.  Rhonda is involved in numerous committees and working groups at First United.  She loves the diversity of her job at First United and enjoys working with the congregation.

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PAULENE LANSANG
Assistant Office Manager

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