Rev. Dr. Peter Armstrong, Rector
Peter Armstrong was born in Ontario in 1963, and grew up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Following an undergraduate degree from the University of King’s College in Halifax, N.S., in 1985, he worked in England before discerning a call to ordination. Peter graduated with an M.Div. from Wycliffe College, Toronto, before being ordained in September 1989. After assisting in an Anglican parish in Liverpool, N.S., he went on to serve in the rural parish of New Germany, N.S. [1990-1997], St. Matthias’, Halifax, N.S. [1997-2006], and in a team ministry in northern Nova Scotia [A.C.P.C., 2006-2015], before accepting a call to serve currently as rector of St. Brice’s, North Bay, beginning in March 2015. Peter earned a Doctorate of Ministry on the topic of “team ministry” in May 2015, from the Toronto School of Theology. Peter and his wife, Nancy, have two adult daughters. Peter likes the characterization of his theology as “generous orthodoxy.” While self-identifying generally within the evangelical tradition of Anglican Christianity, he is firmly committed to ecumenism and working within the wider Church. Hobbies include reading, canoeing, and working on the family summer home in Nova Scotia.
Rev. Marie Loewen, Honorary Assistant
Marie has lived most of her adult life in North Bay. Born and raised in a Christian home in Southern Ontario, she moved to the north as a young bride and now considers herself a Northerner. She is a life-long follower of Jesus who previously enjoyed time as a stay at home Mom, a banker and an insurance industry professional. She values, deeply, her evangelical heritage while finding the rich Anglican tradition a home for her spirit. Her discernment for ordination was formed at St Brice’s and so “coming home” as she retires has been a blessing for both her and husband Robert. She is profoundly thankful for the privilege of having been able to serve the loving congregations of St. Mary Magdalene in Sturgeon Falls and Christ Church North Bay. She has a particular interest in Spiritual Direction and companioning. In the community she is involved with a number of activities, most notably Near North Palliative Care. She and Rob enjoy time with their three adult children and their families, traveling, gardening, reading just being with people.
Jeneffer Auger, People’s Warden
Carrie Birtch, Deputy People’s Warden
Jeneffer Auger came to St. Brice’s in 2015. Jen has had a loving relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ for the majority of her life. Jen loves to help the less fortunate for the greater good, loves creating things, and is sometimes adventurous. Jen is married with two adult children.
Carrie Ann Birtch has been an active member of St. Brice’s for more than 25 years. She works as a Social Worker. She has a grown son.
Carrie is a layreader, on the Spiritual Development Committee, and part of the Screening in Faith Committee. She has taught Sunday School and other Youth program, been active in the Cursillo movement and many other ministries. Carrie’s favourite ministry will always be Camp Temiskaming. She has been Camp Director for many years and is still part of the camp Board of Directors. One of her greatest joys in life is being part of the St. Brice’s family!
Rose Savage, People’s Warden
Rose Savage started going to St. Brice’s with her mother-in-law. Since the first day, she felt at home there. She is happily married to her loving husband Bruce. She’s a proud member of Messy Church and she enjoys the band very much.
Amanda Adams, Rector’s Warden
Having lived in North Bay since she was about 7 years old, Amanda attended high school and completed her undergraduate degree at Nipissing University in 2002. In 2007 she attended the University of Western Ontario and graduated in 2009 with her Master’s in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS). Upon completion of her graduate work, Amanda moved back to North Bay in hopes that she would be able to secure employment in her home town, and that’s exactly what happened! In November 2009 Amanda was hired as the Law Librarian with the Nipissing Law Association. Amanda began attending St. Brice’s in 2018 and has been involved in a few ministries including Altar Guild and currently helping to keep track of the meal orders for Take Home Meals. In her spare time, she enjoys walking, biking and reading.