Music Director: Chris Grocholski

Lay Readers: Yvonne Bayne, Bob McLachlan, Yvonne Wakeland, Mark Weatherly

Lay Readers' Association of the Diocese of Montreal

Yvonne Wakeland immigrated to Canada from Jamaica in 1957. After graduating from the Royal Victoria Hospital, she worked as an occupational health nurse and owner of a health care agency until 2000. Over the years, She has been a Warden, Bazaar convener, chalice administrator, Synod delegate, Facilitator of Disciples of Christ in Community (DOCC) programs and led Bible Study in Montreal, Sutton and Ottawa. She also served on the Lay Education committee for the Diocese of Montreal and the Corporation of the Diocesan Theological College. In 2003 she was commissioned as a Lay Reader, and graduated in the Education for Ministry (EFM) program in 2008. She also loves to sing and play tennis and golf. Throughout her life she has participated in various fundraising activities for local churches and the Diocese and she is happy to continue serving in the mission and the ministry of the church. We certainly are happy to have her on the team! In November 2018 Yvonne became an Emeritus Lay Reader.

Meditatio Leader: Stacey Neale, Bob McLachlan, Belva Webb