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OUR LEADERS AND STAFF

CHURCH COUNCIL

Philip Tan, Chair

George Manalang (Vice-Chair), Christie-Leigh Capper (Secretary), Ruth Rennie (treasurer), 

Bruce Hildebrand (Facilities), Don Vinluan (Compassionate Care), Patti Poirier (Missions), 

Michelle Mourre (Worship), George Manalang (Elder Chair), Dan McRuer (Elder)
Yuri Hooker (Senior Pastor)

ELDERS

George Manalang, Dan McRuer, Yuri Hooker

YURI HOOKER

Senior Pastor

Pastor Yuri has been serving as full-time Senior Pastor at Bethesda since June, 2024. Before that, he had served as Associate Pastor since 2020, during which time he was responsible for Worship and Family Ministries. Yuri also served as Principal Cello of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, although he is now on sabbatical. He has played in the WSO for 25 years!

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VOLUNTEER STAFF

Office and Facilities

Practical duties at the church are staffed by a custodian and faithful volunteers in the office. 

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