Staff & Council

Rev. Richard Bowley

Minister of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care

The Reverend Richard Bowley was ordained by The United Church of Canada at the 2012 Maritime Conference. He has been a part of the United Church his whole life, attending and serving in churches in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan.

Rev. Richard attended the University of New Brunswick for his undergraduate degree. He also met his partner, Natalie, while studying there. From Fredericton, Rev. Richard moved to Halifax to get his M.Div from the Atlantic School of Theology, and was ordained in 2012. Following his ordination, he served the West Bay Pastoral Charge for two years.

He spent 6 years (2014-2020) in ministry at St. Paul’s United in Fredericton, New Brunswick. During this time, he also served as president of the former Maritime Conference. Through 2 years (2021-2023) of COVID, Rev. Richard also served in Quispamsis United Church.

Throughout his ministry he has expressed a passion for Worship, Fellowship, and any opportunity to seek the Divine in his neighbour. Social Justice and Prayer are also major foci in his ministry.

Rev. Richard has an extremely supportive (and patient) partner, Natalie, and together they are blessed to have twin children: Aimee and Jacob.

Drop-in Office Hours:

Rev. Richard is in his office and available without appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. Outside of these hours, Rev. Richard can best be reached by email or by phone at (506)262-2150 and other times to meet can be arranged.

Lynda-Jean Coffin

Music Director

I was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and graduated from Mount Allison University with a BA in Music and a B.Ed in Music. I was a music teacher at Birchmount School (Moncton), where I started the first Elementary/Junior High School Band in NB. I also taught private piano and wind instrument lessons.

I served as the music director at Mountain View United Church (Moncton) for approximately 7 years, Beaconsfield United Church, Quebec for over 14 years. I also supplied in many churches in the Montreal area including St James United for 7 summers. Following a move to New Brunswick, I provided organ supply to several churches in the area and then became the music director for New Maryland United.

For 3 years I was fortunate to provide music at the Montreal-Ottawa Conference, as well as at Summer Events for many years held at Bishops College and in Cornwall, Ont. I was honoured to receive the Companion of the College for my musical support of the United Theological College of McGill University in Montreal.

A wonderful marriage with Lloyd ended with his death in 2022. I am blessed with two children, Kelly Jean Ebbett, Fredericton, and Don in Richmond, BC as well as four grandsons.

The passion that energizes my music and spirit is gifted from God. My joy comes from leading the choir and congregation in learning and singing from their hearts and very souls.

Judy Thompson

Administrative Assistant

Judy was raised in Nashwaaksis and attended NUC throughout her youth. She, her husband Paul and their two children returned to NUC after moving back home from Calgary in the early 1990’s.

After a long career as a Dental Assistant and 12 years with Statistics Canada, Judy has easily settled into the role of Administrative Assistant, with the benefit of already knowing most of the congregation.

Judy can be reached in the office at 506-458-9452 or admin@nashwaaksisunited.ca

 Pastoral Care

(Chair) Janice Anderson; Marg Gunter; Rena Neales; Kim Hamilton; Barb Huggard; Greta Cooper; Heather Bagnall; Jane VanHorne.

Special Events

(Co Chairs)Larry and Helen Forward; Reg and Janice Anderson; Joan McGee; Rindy Austin;  Nancy Hawkins; Ella Brown; Larry and Jan Buick .

Property

(Chair) Larry Forward; Helen Forward; Jeff Barrett; Alex LeBlanc; Reg Anderson.

Worship

(Chair) Jeanie Whitehead; Bonnie Crandlemere; Lynn  McCann; Sandra Coughlan; Sandra Reed; Larry and Helen  Forward; Larry and Jan Buick.