Matt Gallinger, Chaplain
Hello! I joined the Chaplaincy in August 2017. I have spent my working life so far as an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada. I've worked in several different communities in the Ottawa area for the last 16 years, and am currently working in a half time position at Merrickville United Church. During my time in the United Church, I have been involved in a wide variety of interfaith work, from formal committees to one on one conversations. I am absolutely committed to the view that all faiths are equally able to help us to be in touch with the wonder of our world, and the value of our fellow human beings.
I had the privilege of working as an Interfaith Spiritual Advisor at South Carleton High School in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. I was a resource for faculty and students on a wide variety of religious subjects, and provided counselling to both staff and students. I worked to provide a faith perspective within the school setting, and deepened my commitment to interfaith work. I am very excited to bring that perspective to this position, and to explore the ways that the community served by this chaplaincy can be broadened.
We hope you will come by soon for a visit. We offer friendly conversation, healthy food and a dynamic variety of programs in a respectful, inclusive and positive environment. We always like to welcome new participants and volunteers. Please call or email us for more information.
Matt Gallinger
Chaplain
chaplain@carlingtonchaplaincy.com
I had the privilege of working as an Interfaith Spiritual Advisor at South Carleton High School in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. I was a resource for faculty and students on a wide variety of religious subjects, and provided counselling to both staff and students. I worked to provide a faith perspective within the school setting, and deepened my commitment to interfaith work. I am very excited to bring that perspective to this position, and to explore the ways that the community served by this chaplaincy can be broadened.
We hope you will come by soon for a visit. We offer friendly conversation, healthy food and a dynamic variety of programs in a respectful, inclusive and positive environment. We always like to welcome new participants and volunteers. Please call or email us for more information.
Matt Gallinger
Chaplain
chaplain@carlingtonchaplaincy.com
Nicole MacNevin, Program and Volunteer Coordinator
Hi! My name is Nicole MacNevin and I am so very happy to start this journey at the Carlington Community Chaplaincy! Through my years of educational and professional work, I have worked for many different non-profit organizations such as the Ottawa Humane Society, Shepherds of Good Hope. I have as well worked with seniors with dementia at both long-term care and retirement communities. I bring with me new and modern approaches that I have been fortunate enough to learn through schooling and professional develop, as well as counselling and crisis skills.
In my time in high school, I joined the Students' Council and worked within fundraising, event and program planning, and developing policies. I as well was a part of the Link Crew, a program in which mentoring newcomers to high school was the goal. With my own group of newcomers, I developed personable relationships that have been carried on to today. Watching them through the years has been a blessing.
Growing up in Prince Edward Island, I would sit by the fire and listen to people's stories. That's what I am hoping to accomplish here. From hearing your stories to engaging with the community as a whole.
I am so beyond grateful for this opportunity to be able to support you in any way that I can. Come on by so that I can meet you! We offer a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment where you can lead the way. Yummy and healthy food, on top of a slew of different programming, we welcome you to the Carlington Community Chaplaincy. We will always welcome new participants and volunteers. If you need any information on any of the above, please free to contact us!
Nicole MacNevin
Program and Volunteer Coordinator
programcoordinator@carlingtonchaplaincy.com