Our Minister: The Rev. Dr. Catherine Collins-Barker

• Ordained in 1991 Rev Cathy has served congregations in Saskatchewan and Ontario for over 30 years.
• Called to Glenwood Church in July 2009 and continues to be excited about the ministry of Jesus Christ as the church continues to emerge as we reach out through phygital worship ( physical and digital) as we proclaim the gospel message of Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord She sees Glenwood Church as a church family which continues to grasp onto Bible truths about Christ and reaches out with acts of love and social justice
• Rev Cathy’s ministry encompasses the ministry of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care which includes a variety of tasks
• Pastoral Care is a key focus for Rev Cathy as her doctoral studies included the various aspects of sharing with others both individually and group settings through the lens of a pastoral minister
• Rev Cathy has extensive training in death education and assists many people through grief and bereavement situations
• Other training includes mediation and conflict management; and is recognized as a Conflict Resolution Facilitator for the United Church of Canada and is an Intentional Interim Minister.
• Rev Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors of the United Church Windsor Downtown Mission, the Windsor Essex United Church Development Fund, as Chaplain to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 594, and supports the clients of the Melo Clinic (Pregnancy) Resource Centre infant loss.

Music Director

Karen Price is a native of Windsor, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Organ Performance with Distinction studying with David Palmer and Richard Householder. She was the first Canadian woman to be accepted into the Master of Music program in Choral Conducting Performance graduating with distinction, studying with Lloyd Pfautsch at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Upon returning to Canada, Ms Price was the recepient of the Leslie Bell Choral Conducting Award which was presented to her in Ottawa by Sir David Willcocks. Other choral conductors with whom she studied are Elmer Iseler and Jon Washburn. Ms Price has performed throughout Canada and the United States.
Moving to Waterloo, she was the Director of Music at First United Church where she conducted six choirs.
She was also Director of Music at Robertson Wesley United Church in Edmonton. While living in Alberta, Ms Price was an adjudicator throughout the province and she was a vocal recitalist for CBC Radio Canada.
Upon returning to Ontario, she was an adjudicator for the University of Toronto as well as teaching in the private school system as Director of Choral Activities at Trinity College School and St. Clement's School.
Ms Price has conducted in concert at Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall. A well-known conductor and clinician, she has won many gold and platinum awards in the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festivals with numerous choirs.
Ms Price recently returned to Windsor where she is Music Director at Glenwood United Church and serves on the Executive of the Windsor-Essex RCCO(Royal Canadian College of Organists).

Volunteers

Glenwood Church volunteers live out their faith through serving Christ’s church in many ways- from the Church Board which oversees the mission and ministry of our church to active committee members and volunteers, there is a place for you to share your gifts and talents as well as opportunities to grow in faith. With monthly board meetings and active committees there is a place for you! Thank you Jane and Pat for all you do in our church office!