Rev. Carla has been our Minister of Community Outreach and Pastoral Care since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UBC and graduated from the Vancouver School of Theology with her Masters of Theological Studies in 1998. She has spent time working in the church in Hanover and Durham, Ontario, and in a variety of volunteer positions at South Burnaby (now Jubilee) United Church.
In 2023 Carla enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces, and in her spare time she works as a chaplain in the Primary Reserves for the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada in Vancouver. She is proud to serve our country by supporting other members who serve.
She has a warm and welcoming personality and is approachable and easy to talk to. She is passionate about hearing and seeing how people live out what it means to be Christian in our current context.
Carla lives in Burnaby with her family. She has two daughters in university in Ontario.Rev. Carla is on sabbatical until September 2025.
Rev. Debra Bowman will be coming to us beginning June 1st until May 2026 as a transitional minister, first to cover Rev. Carla's sabbatical time, and also to help us through the transition work, visioning and dreaming that we will need to do over this next while as we as a congregation adjust to Rev. Nancy's retirement after 20 years of ministry with us and help us to assess our ministry needs into the future.
Debra loves preaching, engaging with congregations about their life and mission, politics and walking around the hills of Squamish. Currently the pull on her time varies day by day although her three grandsons will always win out when it comes to space in her heart. Debra was ordained in the United Church of Canada in 1995. She served several congregations in the Lower Mainland, most recently Ryerson United Church (now Pacific Spirit United Church). Debra has also served as Executive Secretary of BC Conference, as President of the Conference, and on the Executive of General Council. Although officially retired, Debra continues to enjoy guest preaching. Debra serves on the Board of Naramata Centre Society, is chairing the Theme and Worship Committee for the 2025 Regional meeting and is a small group facilitator with (Re)Generate: The Moderator’s Leadership Program. She is very much looking forward to serving the Mt. Seymour congregation as they transition into the future. Debra lives in Squamish with her husband Bob.
Rev. Nancy was the lead minister at Mount Seymour from 2004 to 2025.
She retired in May 2025.
Alexis Doss has been our Thrift Shop Manager since 2018.
Alexis is a wife and mother of two children and one fur baby. She loves yoga, hiking and nature. She has worked in retail for over 20 years and has tons of experience with customer service.
Alexis loves the her role in the thrift shop and the impact the shop has in the community. She also loves the community that is built between the volunteers and staff as well.
For all Thrift Shop inquiries, Alexis can be reached at mtsuc-thriftshop@shaw.ca or at 604.339.4399
Julian found his passion for music at an early age. His piano style combines elements of pop, jazz, Latin, blues, gospel and folk; his secondary instruments include voice, guitar, percussion and organ. For over twenty years, Julian has served as a music leader to United Church congregations and regional/national events. Several of his compositions have been included in the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum as well as the More Voices hymnbook.
Julian holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Capilano University, a Grade 10 Piano Diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a Master's in Business Administration from Royal Roads University. When not leading music at Mount Seymour, Julian can be found accompanying the Higher Ground Women's Ensemble, emulating Oscar Peterson and Billy Joel at local cocktail receptions and weddings, and accompanying choirs in his community. He is a manager with Fraser Health and continues to be a popular choice for on-call music opportunities within BC and beyond.
Dominique is a Conductor, Arranger, Composer, Show Producer, Collaborative Pianist, and Musical Educator with over 35 years experience. She is the Founder/Artistic Director of Burstin’ with Broadway, one of BC's largest community choruses. Dominique’s greatest passion is working in community, demystifying music and singing, and bringing the idea of “play” back into the term “playing music”. She loves to find creative ways to teach music and singing to everyone with a desire to learn. In her private teaching she teaches people to release their voice, find their authentic sound, and teaching singers to find the correct vocal placement for singing different genres of music from popular to classical. As a concert producer her aim is always to produce engaging, inspiring and dynamic productions, concerts and theatre. She has directed and taught public speaking and acting, and is an expert at event management and planning.
Dominique holds a Master’s Degree in Musical Direction for Musical Theatre from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory from McGill University, and a Diploma of Collegial Studies in Piano Performance from Marianopolis College in Montreal.
Working with Marcus in the drop-in Gospel Choir at Mt. Seymour United is a gift Dominique has cherished for many years. Find out more about her at dominiquehogan.com
Originally from small-town Texas, Marcus has sung all over North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the South Pacific, thanks to 10 years of missionary service. Since moving to Vancouver in 1986, he's performed in Ain't Misbehavin', Black and Gold Revue, and Show Boat; and earned a Jessie Richardson nomination for his starring role in his musical gospel creation, It's Time To Sing.
Six years ago Marcus formed The Sojourners, a roots gospel trio now with two acclaimed albums to their name. The Sojourners conduct workshops, perform in festivals, and make media appearances across Canada and Europe. Last September, Marcus launched The Marcus Mosely Chorale, a 60-voice community gospel choir.
Marcus believes Gospel music is a major vehicle for emotional and spiritual release and expression. It is about joy and celebration and it opens up one’s heart and mind to unseen possibilities. His goal in directing the Gospel choir is to bring together a company of individuals who come from different backgrounds, spiritual paths, and cultural experiences, and to journey with them in an exploration of new and unseen musical possibilities. If this interests you, all he asks is that you come with an open mind ready to sing.
Marcus can be reached at marcusmosely905@gmail.com