Author Archives: St. Paul's Office

Buzzing with Activity at St. Paul’s — And Christmas Is Coming! Fall is usually a busy time in my church world, and October so far has been no exception! St. Paul’s has been buzzing with activity over the last few weeks, whether it’s user groups, committees, or the hardworking folks who have been busy maintainingContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

What a Week It Was! We had such a great week last week at the 2026 United Church Office Workers Conference in Saskatoon! Since I first started attending in 2008, I have watched this conference grow from approximately 10 attendees to an incredible 63 people this year! That is amazing! We also had five menContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

The Beauty of Being Thankful at Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is more than a holiday filled with delicious food and time with family and friends. It is a special opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the blessings in our lives. Being thankful does not mean that everything is perfect. Life can bring challenges, disappointments, and difficult days.Continue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

What It Takes to Leave the Office for a Week Leaving the office for a week sounds easy. Turn on the out-of-office, shut off the computer, and disappear before someone remembers one last thing they need from you. The trick is making sure the place keeps functioning after your dramatic exit. Before you leave, delegateContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

Pastoral Care and the Church Office The church is more than a building—it is a community where people worship, grow, and support one another through every season of life. Pastoral care is an important part of that ministry, offering prayer, encouragement, guidance, and practical support to those who are celebrating, struggling, grieving, or simply inContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

From October 5–9, 2026, United Church Office Administrators from across Canada will gather in Saskatoon for the 2026 United Church Office Administrators Conference, which is held every two years. Thanks to the support of St. Paul’s Church Council and the Ministry and Personnel Committee, I am once again able to attend. I have been fortunateContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

🎒 Back to School: Let the Fun Begin! Summer break was awesome, but guess what? It’s time to grab your backpack, sharpen those pencils, and head back to school! 📚✨ A new school year means new classes, new friends, new adventures, and lots of exciting things to learn. Sure, waking up early might not beContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

Well, Hello September! As the season changes and the mornings begin to feel a little crisper, we are moving into fall mode here at St. Paul’s! There are only a couple of weeks left of summer hours before the church office returns to regular hours, Monday–Thursday, beginning September 14th. We are also back into theContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”

The Feel of Harvest! My most favorite time of the year is harvest. For me, it would even come before Christmas. Why, you might ask? There is just something about harvest that brings me joy. I think it is the way that everyone comes together to get the job done. Family members are put onContinue reading “Office Buzz 🐝”