The Advisory Board
… acts in an advisory capacity to the Incumbent and Churchwardens and makes recommendations on matters affecting the parish. A key activity of the board is to guide development of a parish vision, strategy and plans for ministries. The desire is for our Board to be a place of inspiring ideas, open discussion and wise planning. The Board is not responsible for routine church operations —it is responsible for encouraging the Gospel!
We envision St John the Evangelist as:
Followers of Jesus who are united in the Gospel message that calls us to service and worship.
Rooted in an Anglican tradition, we adapt to current needs.
We offer hospitality to all. All who join us have a place.
With God’s help, we collaborate, innovate and respectfully apply our resources to further God’s work in the world.
Our members are:
Penny Nutbrown, Chair
Penny Nutbrown is the Advisory Board Chair. She is also St. John’s Children & Families Minister, with responsibility for Sunday School and summer camp / Vacation Bible School, and she works in the Food Ministry. Penny is a graduate of Education for Ministry and holds a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.).
Sandra Hueston, People’s Warden
Terry Riviera, Rector’s Warden
Don Robertson, Deputy People’s Warden
Don is the Deputy Peoples Warden for St. John’s. He moved to Port Hope in 1987 and joined St John’s shortly after. After a career with Ontario Hydro, he is now retired and enjoying life with his family which now includes 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Susan Abell, Deputy Rector’s Warden
After twenty years in Port Hope, Susan now lives in Cobourg and continues to attend St. John's. She brings her experience and skills from a career in management and leadership in government and the not for profit sector. Since retirement she has worked for the diocese in a number of volunteer roles helping parishes in transition. She's pleased to join the wardens’ team at St. John's.
Ward McCance, Treasurer
Ward is currently the Treasurer of St John's after having been a warden for 4 years. He is retired after 35 years in finance and IT. Ward has served on the Diocese Treasury Board, Diocesan Council, Diocesan Congregation Development team, co-founded FaithWorks, and authored a book for the National Church on parish administration and congregational development. Ward has led workshops for new wardens and priests for the Dioceses of Toronto, Huron, Niagara, and Montreal. In recognition, Bishop Colin Johnson presented Ward the Order of the Diocese of Toronto in 2014.
Heather Burnet, Synod Delegate
Heather Burnet is a Synod delegate, a devotee of our 8:30 Sunday spoken services, and an enthusiastic attendee of the Wednesday Communion services at St. John’s and St. Mark’s. Holding a degree in English and a diploma in Journalism, Heather later ventured to the U.K. to complete an Art History M.A., and to NYU for certification as a fine and decorative arts appraiser.
Gerry Chapman, Synod Delegate
Gerry is one of St. John’s synod reps and has been a member at St. John’s for 36 years. He taught school for 36 years in Scarborough, Toronto and Welcome. Since retiring in June 2008 he has worked as a starter or Ranger at Baxter Creek golf course.
Lynn Noseworthy, Secretary
Martha Ciana, member at large
Martha Ciana has been a member at St. John’s since 2018. She enjoys volunteering where needed. She has helped on the Christmas Story, Vacation Bible School, Emmaus Cafe, and the Christmas Bazaar. Martha is currently a working Registered Massage Therapist and has owned her own business in downtown Port Hope for the last 17 years. She has been a member and Chair of the Port Hope Heritage Business Improvement Area and is currently a member of the St. John's Advisory Board.