About   

Trinity United Church minister and Church Board

The Reverend Karen Hammond Croxall

     Prior to entering the ministry, Karen worked as a social worker for Durham Children’s Aid and in private practice. As well she was a Director of a workshop program and group home for Christian Horizons York Region. Karen received Chaplaincy training through The University of Toronto and the University Health network. Following her Masters of Pastoral Studies she heard a call to ordained ministry while at Emmanuel College at The University of Toronto.

     This call was very evident while helping build a classroom for an orphanage in Uganda with the youth group of Trinity United Church. Ordained in 2015, Karen first served at Fenelon Falls United Church after an internship at Grace United Church, Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Karen began attending Trinity at age 27 many years ago and now serves as their full-time Minister. She loves serving people of all ages, is a supporter of several justice initiatives in the community including helping those experiencing homelessness, and supporting Pride events. Karen also serves Oak Valley Health Uxbridge as volunteer Chaplain and is a Patient Care Partner at their Markham/Stouffville site. She also enjoys her role as Chaplain for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 170. Karen wants you to know that you are loved and welcome to come to Church!

 

Trustees:

Ted Meyers, Rob Croxall, Bill Campbell, Ian Finlay, Alan McClelland

 

Officers of the Board Nominated in 2024:

Chair of Board                                                                    Ian Finlay

Vice Chair                                                                           Vacant

Past Chair of Board                                                            Ted Meyers

Secretary                                                                             Carolyn Hicken

Treasurer                                                                             Ted Meyers

Committee Focal Points Nominated in 2024:

Development                                                                      Donna Shier

Nurture                                                                                Kirsten Clark

Stewardship & Outreach                                                        Bob Kirvan

Property and Finance                                                          Vacant

Appointments by Position to the Official Congregational Board:

Minister                                                                              Rev Karen Hammond-Croxall

UCW Representative                                                          -

Youth Representative                                                         -

Community of Faith Regional Representatives                 Ted Meyers, Ian Finlay 

Length of Terms of office for Officers of the Board:

No specific term limits. Recommend limit for all positions is 2 years. 

History

Trinity United Church has a long and rich history in Uxbridge. The congregation was founded in 1858 as a Methodist church. The cornerstone of our current church building was laid in 1888. In 1925, we became a member congregation of the United Church of Canada. Trinity has long had a tradition of vibrant worship and commitment to studying and sharing the Word of God. We continue that tradition today in our Sunday morning service as well as in our ministries for children, youth and adults.  We are an active congregation, with an average Sunday morning attendance of about 150 people. We are committed to the community of Uxbridge, and we desire to be a blessing in Jesus' name. We count it a privilege to be a United Church congregation serving alongside our sisters and brothers of other Christian denominations.                                                                                   (2018)