CSRC GC45
Commissioners
Invitation from The Moderator
The Moderator invites you to consider becoming a
nominee for General Council Commissioner.
French: https://youtu.be/4bRACsa_VMU
CSRC General Council 45 Commissioners
At the September 17, 2024 online regional meeting the following slate of Commissioners and an alternate for the 45th General Council were selected as follows:
Commissioners: Rev. Bill Jones, Blessing Tiriwepi, Rev. Desire Tiriwepi, Peter Haddow, Laurie Kendall, Steven Loweth, Barbara Nott, Rev. Whitney Bruno, Rev. Joyce Fergus-Moore, Rev. Stewart Walker
Alternate: Rev. Fraser Williamson
GC45 Debrief Town Hall :
A Conversation with Your Commissioners
Join us for an online Zoom gathering with Canadian Shield’s Commissioners to General Council 45. Our Commissioners will share their experiences from the General Council meeting held in Calgary this past August, including highlights of key discussions and decisions. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation about what GC45 means for our church and community.
Registration is now open to join the conversation. We hope you can join us!
GC45 Commissioners Debrief Town Hall - October 16, 2025
Staff Support

Peter Hartmans
Executive Minister
Direct Phone: 249-480-0389
Email: phartmans@united-church.ca
ON EXTENDED LEAVE - ANTICIPATED RETURN ON MARCH 1, 2026
Serves in: Canadian Shield Regional Council and Shining Waters Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and spends time in each region.
Role: Peter provides leadership, counsel, and support for the governance and administration in the Regional Councils.
Contact Peter about: Budget and Policy; Media and Public Statements; Regional Joys and Concerns; Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence.

Susan Whitehead
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support
Direct Phone: 249-489-2001
Email: swhitehead@united-church.ca
Serves in: Canadian Shield and Shining Waters Regional Councils
Location: Works from the North Bay Main Office.
Role: Susan provides administrative support to the Executive Minister, Regional Council Executive, and related Commissions.
Contact Susan about: General Inquiries; Bedrock Newsletter; Family News; Minutes and Policies; Regional Meeting.