David Clinker was ordained into the United Church of Canada in 1985. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1982, his Master of Divinity from the University of Toronto in 1985 and a Master's in Religious Education from U of T in 1993.
During his theology studies, he served Metropolitan United Church in Toronto as a student minister. Following ordination, he served the Strome-Killam Pastoral Charge in Alberta, and Riverside United Church in London, Ont. David comes to us from the First United Church in St. Thomas, Ontario, where he was Senior Minister for 10 years. He has demonstrated strength in preaching, worship leadership, pastoral care and education.
David moved to Mount-Royal with his wife (Sue) and his daughter (Susannah) and became the minister of Mount Royal United Church in 2000.
Michel Gauthier can be heard every Sunday morning at Mount-Royal United, playing both organ and piano as well as conducting the Choir.
On the church’s venerable Casavant pipe instrument (well served by the sanctuary’s warm acoustics), he particularly enjoys playing Bach, Buxtehude, Couperin and other Baroque composers.
When sitting at the Kawai Grand Piano, he is rather influenced by the great Jazz piano tradition. He especially delights in improvisations on our favourite hymn tunes.
General Office Administrator - office hours are Tuesday 9-16h, Thursday & Friday 9-17h
Financial Administrator & Building Manager - Office hours are Monday to Thursday 9 - 17h
Chair of the Christian Development Committee for Children, Sunday School and Youth
Fred Azeredo
Coordinator, Children and Youth Ministry
Custodian