Staff

Douglas Throop – Ministry of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral Care; Campus Ministry
Phone: 778-782-8475
Email: ellesmerestudents@telus.net

Doug served churches in Ontario and Quebec and comes to us after completing his Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton NJ.  Doug holds a M.A. in Art & Theology from McGill University, a Diploma in Ministry from United Theological College/Le Seminaire Uni, Montreal, and a BA (hons) in Art History from Queen’s University.

Doug also has training in inner-city ministry and social justice.

Doug values the inclusive, social justice, environmentalist, and academic perspective of The United Church of Canada.  He upholds the importance of rich, grounded, and varied worship.  Outside of his church life, Doug is an equestrian and a painter, and has a deep passion for Canadian art and architecture.

Sean Bayntun – Ministry of Music
Sean can be reached via the church office.