Looking for conversation and connection? Need someone to talk to? Monday to Friday from 2 to 3 pm someone will be available online to talk. All are welcome to drop by. If you would like to talk to a Pastor, Pastor Wayne Wright will be available on Wednesdays. Below are the bios of those who will be available for the coffee times each day. Scroll down to find out how to connect to our Zoom account for the coffee hour.
Pastor Wayne Wright
Wayne and his wife Candie have been involved in the leadership of 5 churches with the Baptist and Associated Gospel Churches of Canada. In addition to serving at Melrose, Wayne is a Chaplain in Long Term Care in the GTA, serving a neglected and vulnerable segment of our society. Pastor Wayne will be hosting the coffee hour on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 pm |
Jon Fuller
Jon grew up in the Philippines and currently leads an international Non-Government Organization (NGO) focused on East Asia. He is married with three adult daughters, all of whom love Canada but see themselves as global citizens. He has degrees in Philosophy, Inter-Cultural Studies and Leadership, a passion for science fiction and a love of sailing and canoeing. At Melrose, Jon serves as an Elder, preaches regularly, and enjoys hanging out with our Filipino community. Jon will be hosting the coffee hour on Mondays from 2 to 3 pm |
Siobhan Farrer
Siobhan grew up in the UK and came to Toronto with her young family in the 90s. She has a background in Training & Development and Communications. She now works as an Executive Coach helping people get 'de-gunked' from their Inner Critic. She's married with 2 adult children. She loves the outdoors, animals and jigsaw puzzles. She co-leads the Youth Group and heads up Hospitality at Melrose. Siobhan will be hosting the coffee hour on Fridays from 2 to 3 pm |
Paul Zurbrigg
Paul grew up in London, Ontario. A semi-retired high school science teacher, he is living as House Parent at a youth home for refugees run by Matthew House. Paul was a Board member and still is an active volunteer with Matthew House. He is a passionate hiker, environmentalist and baker. He serves as an elder, co-leads our Youth Group and serves in many other ways at Melrose. Paul will be hosting the coffee hour on Thursdays from 2 to 3 pm |
Chris Coutlee
Chris grew up in Toronto. He currently works for the Toronto Public Library and has a background in computers and technology. He is married with 3 sons. He loves music and leads singing and plays guitar at Melrose on Sunday mornings. Chris also serves as an elder at Melrose. Chris will be hosting the coffee hour on Tuesdays from 2 to 3 pm |
How to connect with us online
All our online events are hosted on Zoom. Zoom is relatively easy to use with any internet browser or from a phone (cell or land-line).
Zoom meeting ID:
416 785 1980
To join any of our Zoom meetings, using the following link in your web browser to connect:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4167851980
When prompted, select to connect with video and to connect with computer audio.
If you are unable to connect via computer, tablet or smartphone, you can also connect to the meeting via telephone by calling either of the following Toronto phone numbers:
647-558-0588
647-374-4685
When you call in it will ask you for a Zoom meeting ID number. Enter the following ID number followed by the pound # symbol:
416 785 1980
After entering the meeting number you will be prompted to press the pound # symbol again and then you should be connected to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at melrosechurch@yahoo.ca
All our online events are hosted on Zoom. Zoom is relatively easy to use with any internet browser or from a phone (cell or land-line).
Zoom meeting ID:
416 785 1980
To join any of our Zoom meetings, using the following link in your web browser to connect:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4167851980
When prompted, select to connect with video and to connect with computer audio.
If you are unable to connect via computer, tablet or smartphone, you can also connect to the meeting via telephone by calling either of the following Toronto phone numbers:
647-558-0588
647-374-4685
When you call in it will ask you for a Zoom meeting ID number. Enter the following ID number followed by the pound # symbol:
416 785 1980
After entering the meeting number you will be prompted to press the pound # symbol again and then you should be connected to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at melrosechurch@yahoo.ca