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Dr. Ervine was raised in a happy, hectic Presbyterian home in Northern Ireland as one of four competitive siblings, amidst much banging of pianos, doors and egos! He was educated at the University of St. Andrew’s and the University of Cambridge, where he completed a doctorate in nineteenth century church history. After a year of pastoral training at Presbyterian College, Montreal, Clyde was ordained in Cornwall, Ontario, and began ordained ministry at St. Andrew’s, Sutton. Pastorates in Niagara Falls and Toronto followed. In 2000, Clyde was appointed Director of Pastoral Studies at Presbyterian College, Montreal, teaching pastoral theology and supervising field education. However, the allure of congregational life took him back to congregational ministry in 2006 when he received a call to become Minister of Central Church, Hamilton.
Since then, Clyde has been busy helping to retool an historic congregation making its way from a Christendom context to a much less certain but exciting post-Christian context. Over the years, he has remained active within the life of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, currently teaching a worship course at Knox College, Toronto, and serving on the denomination’s Church Doctrine Committee. He also convenes the Students and Colleges Committee of the Hamilton Presbytery. He has published a number of articles both popular and theological. One entitled Singles in the Church: Eunuchs in the Kingdom, was published in the British theological journal,Churchman. In 2012, Clyde plans to use a two-month mini-sabbatical to write a book on church leadership.
Committed in principle and in practice to the priority of the congregation in God’s kingdom strategy, Clyde focuses on congregational preaching, teaching and leadership. His time off allows for concert-going and plays, but is otherwise spent recovering!
Paul Grimwood graduated from the University of Western Ontario in Honours Music. He has been the Director of Music at Central Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, since 1979. Mr Grimwood is on the teaching staff of the School of the Arts at McMaster University, has been the Chairman of the Hamilton Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. He was the accompanist for the Bach-Elgar Choir of Hamilton for fifteen years,. and has been accompanist for many soloists and ensembles in the Hamilton area.
Central is pleased to have Beth MacKay Reilly as Director of Pastoral Ministries. Beth has particular responsibility for caring for those who are house bound, in hospital or in long term care facilities. Beth is a registered nurse who is a graduate of the nursing programme at McMaster University (BScN) and has been a member of Central for many years. She has taken advanced preparation in Parish Nursing in order to provide holistic health care in a congregational setting.
The Rev. Harry Mc Williams, born in Northern Ireland, came to Canada as a boy, growing to adulthood here in Hamilton. Ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in 1975, Harry recently retired from full time ministry, after 21years at Knox Church, Oakville. As well as being a passionate and energetic congregational minister, Harry was for many years active in denominational life, serving on numerous committees and moderating both a Presbytery and Synod.
Central is delighted to welcome Harry as Honorary Ministry Associate. In that capacity, he will help Dr. Ervine on a part-time basis, allowing Harry to enjoy a well-deserved retirement with his wife Barbara and their family.
A professional concert violinist, Adele Pierre has enjoyed an illustrious career encompassing the major symphony orchestras, opera companies and festivals in Canada. Ms Pierre earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Toronto and is now one of the busiest violinists in Canada. In addition to her performing career Adele has been on the music faculties of Redeemer College and Mohawk College. Her private studio boasts a class of young violinists who are pursuing careers in such prestigious institutions as the University of Toronto, the University of Western Ontario and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. In addition to her performing and teaching duties, Adele can be heard on many compact disc labels including CBCsm5000, Solitudes, and Naxos.
Adele is also an award winning professional landscape designer with a Diploma in Horticulture from the University of Guelph.
As Director of Family Ministries at Central, Adele sees a wonderful opportunity to include children and youth in the life and worship of the church, particularly through the use of music, art and drama. As students are taught the elements of worship they are encouraged to use their gifts to lead the congregation in a celebration of faith.
Office Administrator : Patricia Oosterveld ext. 21
Church Bookkeeper: Frances Searle ext. 27Caretaker: Dustin De Sousa
To Contact the Church: central@on.aibn.com Phone (905) 522-9098