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About our Regional Council Staff

Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly

Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly

Executive Minister

Phone: (343) 655-2906
Email: Rev. Éric Hébert-Daly

Éric is Executive Minister for Eastern Ontario Outaouais, Nakonha:ka, and East Central Ontario regional councils…

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Joel Miller

Joel Miller

Assistant to Executive Minister

Phone: (514) 819-2926
Email: Joel Miller

As a full-time staff member, Joel responds to phone, email and in-person enquiries by providing information and referring enquiries to colleagues as appropriate…

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Rev. Dan Hayward

Rev. Dan Hayward

Pastoral Relations

Phone: (514) 819-2925
Email: Rev. Dan Hayward

Dan’s role in Pastoral Relations is to assist the Nakonha:ka Regional Council to serve, support and provide oversight, and pastoral relations support to the Communities of Faith, encouraging and supporting Ministry Personnel toward health, joy and excellence in ministry practice.

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Shanna Bernier

Shanna Bernier

Program Support Minister for Youth and Young Adults

Email: Shanna Bernier

In her new role, Shanna will be continuing to support and run existing programs in Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council, such as Youth Forum, Camps and wider church YAYA gatherings.

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Brian Ruse

Brian Ruse

Finance and Office Administrator

Phone: (514) 634-7015 
Email: Brian Ruse

Brian is the Finance and Office Administrator for Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council (Region 13).  His primary responsibilities are the management of Region 13 finances and providing administrative support…

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Judy Coffin

Judy Coffin

Communications

Phone:(514) 819-2925
Email:  Judy Coffin

Judy’s role as a communications / social media specialist (part-time) for Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council is to expand community engagement and connections…

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Sara DeMelo-Zare

Sara DeMelo-Zare

Archivist (part-time)

Email:  Sara DeMelo-Zare

As of April 2023, Sara DeMelo-Zare began her work for the Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council as their Archivist. She is responsible for preserving, organizing, and maintaining the church’s historical records. This also includes providing access and reference services to researchers, members of the congregation, and the public…

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Rev. Tori Mullin

Rev. Tori Mullin

GROWTH ANIMATOR FOR EOORC/ECORC/CrNRC

Email: Tori Mullin
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Tori (they/ielle) is the Growth Animator for Eastern Ontario Outaouais, Nakonha:ka, and East Central Ontario regional councils. Their work focuses on strengthening invitation to the United Church, renewing communities of faith and helping to create new ministries.

Rev. Roger Janes

Rev. Roger Janes

COMMUNITY OF FAITH STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT STAFF, PHILANTHROPY UNIT

Phone: to be updated in 2025
Email: Roger Janes

Roger supports churches and individuals in all areas of stewardship whether that be setting and reaching mission and service goals, developing an annual budget or leaving a legacy gift. Why not give Roger a call and see how he can help you or your church live out God’s mission of compassion and generosity? To book a conversation with Roger, please use this link and select: Book Roger Janes for a 30 minute Stewardship conversation.

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Martha Pedoniquotte

Martha Pedoniquotte

Community Capacity Development Coordinator

Phone: 519-373-4205
Email: Martha Pedoniquotte

Martha will be working with the Indigenous communities of faith in Ontario and Quebec as we continue the journey of living with respectful relationships.

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Tim Hackborn

Tim Hackborn

Minister for the Office of Vocation - Indigenous Church

Phone:to be updated in 2025
Email: Tim Hackborn

Tim’s work supports the Candidacy Pathway and the oversight and discipline of ministry personnel for the Indigenous Church across Canada.

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Rev. Caroline Penhale Lukacs

Rev. Caroline Penhale Lukacs

Vocational Minister

Phone:to be updated in 2025
Email: Rev. Caroline Penhale Lukacs

Rev. Caroline Penhale Lukacs is the Vocational Minister responsible for Quebec and East Ontario. She serves as staff support to the Quebec and East Ontario Candidacy Board, accompanies applicants and candidates along the Candidacy Pathway, and serves as a Vocational Minister to clergy serving in the Nakonha:ka, East Central Ontario and Eastern Ontario Outaouais Regions.

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