Staff Profiles
Rev. Ian Macdonald
Ordained Minister
Born and baptized in Saskatoon, raised in Ottawa, Edmonton and Winnipeg, Ian was ordained in 1971 and has served churches in Cartright, Mather, Holmfield, and Neelin (a ghost town) Manitoba. In Winnipeg, Ian was called to Westworth United (1973-1979), Augustine the Village Church (1979-1988), and Norwood United before receiving a call to South Burnaby United in 1995.
Married to Heather, and father to Jamie, Rory, and Derek (The Orchid Highway). Ian is also part of the Common Cup Company with whom he has recorded 3 CDs... one more to go!
In 2001, Ian was awarded the United Church of Canada McGeachy Senior Scholar Award which involved extensive study, writing "Living Waters" the Lenten study book for the United Church of Canada. With Barb Tunnicliffe he has written original worship and Christian Education books, and online resources.
Barb Tunnicliffe
Designated Lay Minister
Pastoral Care, Seniors, Education,
and Growth Ministries
Born with a passion for people and learning, Barb seemed destined
for education of one form or another. The journey of her life met an
intersection when teaching high school, participating in church life,
and becoming a mother bumped together. Christian Education became her
focus.
Since joining SBUC in 1989, she has taught Sunday School and Bible
Study groups, led the Youth Group, coordinated the Sunday School
Program, developed a leadership team and curriculum.
As a member of the ministry team, she helps to lead worship,
coordinate pastoral care, and has coauthored resources for the United
Church.
In her work at South Burnaby, Barb brings together education,
worship, pastoral care and leadership development with a focus on
seniors, families, youth and newcomers. A job of hospitality and
welcome - it suits her passions as she meets new people and new
challenges every week.
Barb and her husband Ken are natives of Vancouver. They have twin
sons Kevin and Scott, and a dog Kobe.
Marlene Rogerson
Church Administrator
Marlene, a true Scot, is our Church Secretary/Administrator, and the
first voice you hear answering the phone.
She brings to us high order business skills and a personal love of
order, planning, and design.
Marlene will answer any questions you have about bookings, events,
availability of rental space, or who you should contact to resolve what
you require.
Marlene is wife to Ken, a Mom and Grandma, and active in a dizzying
variety of church and community activities.
Jim Noble
Custodian
Jim was born and raised in Komoka, a small village in south-western
Ontario. He comes from a large family of four brothers and three
sisters. He came out to BC in 1970, and in 1980 became a member
of South Burnaby United Church. In 2000 Jim was hired as custodian.
Jim is also an active member of the SBUC AOTS Men’s Club and presently
holds the positions of President and Treasurer.
Throughout his adult life, Jim has been involved with the welfare of
children, being a foster parent to over fifty children. Jim and
his wife adopted two foster children, Kim and Ryan, when they were 4
and 5 and they are now young adults.
Jim enjoys reading mystery novels, listening to various types of music,
and singing. His sport passions include playing ping-pong,
tennis, soccer, watching NHL hockey - his favourite team being the
Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jim feels that the SBUC congregation has always been friendly and
supportive to him and his family. He states: "You would be
welcomed in the same way!"
Beth Jennings and Harry Stothers
Music Ministry
Beth has been part of our Ministry team since 2000, with
Harry joining in as a volunteer organist in 2001. They have recently
announced their retirement effective this June. We thank them for the
wonderful music they have brought to our congregation over the last 10
years, and wish them all the best in their retirement!