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, 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!
Gary Thoms, Deputy Rector's Warden
Gary Thoms has been an active member of St. Brice’s for the past 29 years. While born and raised in a Newfoundland outport community, an extensive career as a Electronic Maintenance Technologist with the Royal Canadian Air Force, resulted in a final posting to North Bay, Ontario. Now retired, Gary spends time enjoying his many hobbies such as woodworking, travelling, amateur luthier, genealogy and maintaining a heritage home in Newfoundland.
For many years, Gary has been a member of St. Brice’s praise and worship band, being the guitarist and backup vocalist. He also has a history of involvement with the Screening in Faith program and as a sidesperson. Edie Fluet, Deputy People's Warden
Edie Fluet is a retired nurse with 45 years experience. She is a widow and her housemate is a rescued, spoiled cat named Dylan. Her past-times are crossword and various type of puzzles, gardening and reading and writing, although presently she is learning Tai-Chi. She is a member of St. Brice’s Anglican Church in North Bay and is involved in many activities within the church, such as The Altar Guild, The Food Bank and a member of the Board. She also volunteer at teas and luncheons, some of which are to raise money for Missions.
She has been a member of Alanon since 1972, which requires me to sponsor other members and sometimes speak at gatherings and also give emotional support to other when needed.
She is in reasonably good health for her age (78) and enjoys each new day she is given.