Reverend Kim Curlett

The Reverend Kim Curlett comes to us from Elmsdale where she served as Minister to Riverview United and Nine Mile River United Churches since 2019. She was ordained in 2019. She also served in ministry at Rawdon Hills United Church, Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, Port Wallis United Church, Knox United Church, and Fort Massey United Church while she was completing her studies at AST. Kim was born and raised in Nova Scotia and grew up at Woodlawn United Church. She heard her call to ministry while practicing a Sanskrit mantra when she owned and operated ALL Yoga in Dartmouth. She is mom to two amazing young people. Her daughter Leela lives with her in the home she purchased in Hebbville. They share their home with two cats and Missy Lucy, the standard poodle, who also works with Kim as a therapy dog at the church and in the community. Kim’s eldest child Lillian, is a brand new member of the Canadian Armed Forces serving in the Naval Experience Program beginning this fall. Kim serves the work of the wider church as a Regional Liaison and a Supervisor of Ministry Education. She is also very active with Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble (AUSE) as the Affirming Ministry Program for Atlantic Canada and Quebec and as of November she will serve as co-chair on AUSE’s Board of Directors. She’s very honoured to be called to minister with you at Bridgewater United Church and can’t wait to see what Holy trouble we will get up to together. Please reach out to Reverend Kim regarding Worship and Small Group Ministry at (902) 543-6854 or by email at kim@bridgewaterunited.ca.

Reverend Neil McEwen

In 2005, Reverend Neil McEwen arrived to begin sharing ministry with the congregations of the LaHave New Dublin Pastoral Charge. After spending five years in rural Saskatchewan on his settlement charge (the location where he was placed following his Ordination in 2000) he knew it was time to be closer to family in New Brunswick and the Spirit worked her mysterious wonders and guided him to Lunenburg County. Neil grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Sussex, New Brunswick, where most of his family still resides. His parents instilled within him the important values of family, faith, community and the joy of creation. Those early life-forming values continue to inspire him as he shares his life and ministry with his husband, Philip, and with his supportive Community of Faith at West Side United in Pentz. In those moments when Neil steps out of his role as “Minister,” he enjoys sharing life with Philip; they also enjoy their gardens, cooking/baking and transforming fruits and vegetables into bottled treats to be enjoyed. Always willing to give the Spirit room to move and wiggle in his heart, mind and ministry, Reverend Neil is prepared to see where (and how) the path of sharing time and ministry with the people of Bridgewater United will lead. Please reach out to Reverend Neil regarding Pastoral Care and Outreach at (902) 543-6854, (902) 523-5687 or by email at neil@bridgewaterunited.ca.

Reverend Neil is also supported by our Pastoral Care Ministry. Please speak confidentially to one of our members: Ewart Morse, Joanne Johnson, Marg Forbes or Tracy Rafuse, if you aware of someone that requires pastoral care; we rely on your words to assist us with this Ministry to our community.

Trusting in the presence of the Spirit, we move forward with hope and openness.

Tracy Rafuse

Tracy has been our friendly and efficient Office Administrator since 2008. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from the Jane Norman College. She enjoys greeting the many people that are in and out of her Office throughout the week. The Church Office is open from 10:00am to 12:30pm, Tuesday to Friday. Deadline for church bulletin announcements is 9:00am Thursday morning. Please reach out to Tracy by phone at (902) 543-4833 or by email at info@bridgewaterunited.ca.

Suzanne Jermey

Suzanne is our amazing custodian that keeps our building, as well as the Bridgewater Day Care Centre, safe and clean for all to use. Suzanne lives in the Wildcat Community. She is married to John, and has a daughter, Sarah and a grandson, Zachary. She also has a stepson, Chris. Suzanne is originally from Woods Harbour. She likes camping and travelling. They have travelled all over Canada and all the East Coast of the U.S. Suzanne likes painting and doing arts and crafts, and hopes to travel to Europe in the future.