Office hours: 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or by appointment
Church 519-271-7946

A little bit about Reverend Keith…

Favourite childhood memory….waiting at the top of the stairs on Christmas morning trying to catch a glimpse through the reflection in family pictures of what awaited us downstairs by the tree

If I could spend my day doing anything I’d….be outside somewhere with Noella, perhaps near water, hiking, paddling and later eating a meal together with friends drinking good wine or a local craft beer

Favourite food…pizza, deep dish preferably with all the toppings, well…except anchovies and pineapple

What I like best about Stratford…the beauty, arts, culture and friendliness.  People invest themselves in the community and care about the place.  The blend of the agricultural, factory, small business and theatre influence makes it an interesting place to live.

What gives me life through my work with Avondale United Church…witnessing the courageous, inspired, playful and committed work of those part of this Church.  It is a group of people who don’t always agree and yet find a way to care for each other, the community and world through it all.

One thing I learned in school…the awareness of how little I know and how much there still is to learn!

The song I get up and dance to…Upside Down by Jack Johnson

If I weren’t doing this gig, I’d be…with a professional baseball team…ok, realistically…I’d probably be in education some way or working in a L’Arche community 

The most beautiful thing I’ve seen…the faces of my three children

A little bit about Dan…

Favourite childhood memory… travelling to various fairs in the summer and fall to show my family’s Belgian horses.
If I could spend my day doing anything I’d… Go for a long walk, relax with my wife Stephanie, cook a hearty meal and play some video games
Favourite food… Sushi or Shawarma
What I like best about Stratford… the arts!
What gives me life through my work with Avondale United Church… bringing joy and comfort to the choir and congregation through the music we sing, and being a part of such an incredible team of staff and volunteers that is so energized to do God’s work in our community.
One thing I learned in school… that I love German and French art song.
The song I get up and dance to… Wetin Man Go Do by Burna Boy
If I weren’t doing this gig, I’d be… getting involved in environmental activism and politics.
The most beautiful thing I’ve seen… my cats laying in the sunshine.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00  noon.

If you would like an electronic copy of the bulletin weekly, please call me.

(519) 271-3683 or (519) 271-7946

yvonne.avondaleuc@wightman.ca

Favourite childhood memory….All the Aunts, Uncles & Cousins meeting up on Friday nights at my grandparents house and everyone pitching it to do chores, then finishing night with games or a sing song with my grandma playing her organ.  Best times ever!!!!!

If I could spend my day doing anything I’d….take my grandkids to a park for a picnic and playtime.

Favourite food…Homemade pizza for sure and anything cooked on a bbq.

What I like best about Stratford…the simplicity of it.  I was born in Stratford and just find comfort here.

What gives me life through my work with Avondale United Church…the kindness and appreciation from the congregation.

One thing I learned in school… to be myself…to be good to people…and you get what you give.

The song I get up and dance to…I am not a good dance but do like to move around to a lot of songs….but the one I always get up for would have to be my wedding song “Could I Have this Dance”

If I weren’t doing this gig, I’d be…retired!!!…and I am not ready for that!!!!

The most beautiful thing I’ve seen…of course my 8 grandchildren.