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Reverend Ferenc (Frank) SzatmariEmail: revfrank@calvinchurch.ca
Rev. Frank Szatmari is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in Canada. He started his ministry in 1988. Since then, he has worked as a youth counsellor, mission coordinator, high school teacher, and marriage and family counsellor. Ferenc is specialized in pastoral counselling as well in psychotherapy.
He studied at Theological University of Cluj in Romania (1982-1988), University of Bern in Switzerland (1992-1993), Karolyi Gaspar Reformed University in Budapest in Hungary (1997-1999), Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, (2002-2003), University of Guelph (2004) and Toronto School of Theology (2003-2013). Ferenc has a recognized Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Psychology in Biblical Model. At this time he is a Doctor in Ministry candidate at University of Toronto. After serving the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Delhi, Ontario, Ferenc was called to Calvin Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, starting his new mission on September 1, 2013. |
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Elizabeth Hackett, Music DirectorEmail: elizabeth@calvinchurch.ca
Elizabeth is the Music Director at Calvin. She began as organist in October, 1996 and became music director in January, 2001. She plays organ and piano in services and directs the Senior and Junior Choirs. The Senior Choir sings every Sunday from September to June. The Junior Choir sings for special times of the year, usually around Christmas and Easter. Elizabeth received a B.A. with a major in French from Waterloo Lutheran University and a B.Mus. degree in church music from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has a B.Ed. from University of Toronto and the A.Mus. degree in piano from the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music. Her career is a varied one, consisting of teaching French, music, and classroom at the elementary level, teaching private piano and voice lessons, as well as serving as Director of Music at Olivet United Church in Kitchener and Waterloo North Presbyterian Church. As an organist, Elizabeth belongs to the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO), and serves as secretary of the local branch. Elizabeth enjoys being a member of Menno Singers. One of the highlights was performing Bach’s B Minor Mass at St. Mary’s RC Church in Kitchener a few years ago. More recently, she has started to learn Scottish Country Dancing and is enjoying practicing the many patterns and steps as well as making new friends.
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Michael Turman, Program CoordinatorMichael is the Program Coordinator at Calvin. Pursuit of education brought Michael to the University of Waterloo, where he completed bachelor’s studies in German and English, then a Master of Theological Studies in the ministry stream. He has served in youth, family and pastoral ministry roles at several churches in Kitchener-Waterloo, in addition to volunteer roles in worship leadership, retreat coordination and chaplaincy. He brings with him a lifelong love of singing, reading the Bible, and worshipping with the gathered Christian community.
His work at Calvin includes coordinating a variety of programs, including Sunday School, the PYROS Youth Group, family outreach events and Vacation Bible School. He gives thanks for the call to partner with Calvin Presbyterian Church in fishing for people and in teaching the young and young-at-heart about what it means to follow Jesus Christ. |
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Margaret Woods, Office AdministratorEmail: margaret@calvinchurch.ca
Margaret has a social service background with secretarial experience from working in local schools. She came to Calvin Church in 2008. Except for a two year stay in Huntsville, Alabama, she and her family have lived in Kitchener for many years. Margaret loves to travel, read, and do crafts. She is a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Waterloo and is an active volunteer in the children’s ministries. At Calvin, Margaret provides administrative support to all the ministries of the church. If you need information about any of Calvin’s programs or would like to place an announcement in the bulletin, please contact Margaret. Her normal office hours are: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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Jake deWit, CustodianEmail: jake@calvinchurch.ca
Jake is our custodian. He works in the mornings Monday to Friday. He started working at Calvin in January 2011.
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