Staff and Leadership Team
At Holyrood Community Church we are blessed with a great group of people, working together to serve each other and the broader community in which we find ourselves.
Pastor
Janelle Stone
I grew up in Camrose and Wetaskiwin, attending North American Bible College (now Taylor) and earning a degree in sociology from the University of Calgary. Working in schools and community service organizations as a Registered Social Worker before starting a family and moving from Edmonton to Ottawa to Edmonton to Washington D.C. to Edmonton to Washington D.C. to Edmonton between 2006 and 2020 (my husband, Liam worked in government, in case that wasn’t obvious). In 2014, I began serving at Northwest Community Church in Washington, D.C. as Children’s Ministry Director, which led to an Associate Pastor position in 2019. I was ordained by the Church of God in October 2019. During my time in D.C. I also served as the Teaching Director for the Bethesda, Maryland class of Community Bible Study, from 2017-20. I love the Bible, and have felt a strong and consistent leading in my life to share the life-giving beauty of God’s word to us. I believe it has the power to turn dormant Christians into dynamic Christians. Dynamic, life-giving disciples who expand and build up the Kingdom. It is my joy to be part of that work. My family and I moved to Edmonton in 2020. I began serving as the Pastor of Holyrood Community Church in 2021. I would love to get to know you. Email: pastorjanelle@holyroodchurch.ca
Worship Ministry Coordinator
Zac Lutzer
Since 2014, I have volunteered and worked in a number of worship/music roles for several ministries, denominations and schools, consistently developing my faith and understanding of worship. In 2023, my attendance at HCC turned into service, and my excitement and gratitude for the congregation, volunteers and leaders have only increased. I am blessed beyond my knowledge for this role and how God has provided for the congregation through the church's volunteers. If you don't see me chatting with my friends after the service, you can catch me at the Garneau Theatre, a local record store, or your nearest sauna. Email:Â zac@holyroodchurch.ca Letterbox:Â https://letterboxd.com/GoneGrink/
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Julia Mckellar
In 2022/23 I attended Mount Carmel Bible College for a one-year discipleship program. That summer I had the chance to work as a camp counsellor across Alberta, which solidified my ambition in further youth ministry. In the following year I started in the X-ray program at NAIT and began leading in a youth Bible study. Now I'm in the clinical phase of my studies and I'm really excited about attending Holyrood and working with the youth group. Email: youth@holyroodchurch.ca
Prayer Team Lead
Marilyn Jeske
Typically, Marilyn is the first point of contact of urgent prayer requests for the HCC community. She also serves on Sundays by leading corporate prayer.
Young Adults Leader
Emma Coughlin
I have been attending Holyrood church for just over a year now after being introduced to the young adults group by a friend. After attending for only a short time I fell in love with the church and it’s incredibly welcoming community. When I am not at Holyrood, I am teaching grade 4/5 or up to some sort of activity with friends. I especially have been loving thrifting, banking and playing basketball or pickleball, which is a small part of what you can look forward to if you come out and join us at young adults! Email: youngadults@holyroodchurch.ca All youth volunteers must complete Plan to Protect training and provide a criminal background check.
Children's Ministry Leader
Penny Birkholz
Penny leads Sunday School, designed to provide opportunities for interactive learning and discussion, three times a month. She also supports events throughout the year to engage HCC families and our neighbours in the Holyrood community. All children's ministry leaders must complete an application process, including a criminal background check, interview, references and must complete the Plan to Protect Training.
Hospitality Lead
Patty Beurger
Patty leads the hospitality team, setting up the church for fellowship: this includes regular weekly fellowship after the worship service and special events.
Facilities
Barry Scheuerman
Barry is our indefatigable facilities team lead - coordinating building and property maintenance and solving problems as they arrive.