Pastor Elizabeth (Beth) Parsons

Minister of Worship and Congregational Life


Beth comes to us from London, Ontario, where she served in both rural and urban pastoral charges for over 18 years. 

She arrived in August 2022 to serve Cordova Bay United church as the supply minister. Beth accepted the position as Cordova Bay’s full-time minister with the congregation beginning in August 2023.

 

When not busy at the church, Beth and her husband Glenn enjoy hiking with the dogs, canoeing and enjoying the beauty of Vancouver Island.

 

She is excited and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve Cordova Bay as together, we celebrate the Good News of Jesus Christ. 


Elizabeth Parsons

Email: bethparsons@cbunited.ca

Phone (via the church office): 250 658-5911

 


Sharon Prindle Collins

Music Director

Psalm 149:1
Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song,
(God's) praise in the assembly of the faithful




Sharon has found it a real joy worshipping with the folks at Cordova Bay United since starting as Music Director August of 2022. Worship has been central to Sharon's life, and she is grateful for once again having the privilege of leading people in praise and worship of God.

Sharon was a public health nurse and Lactation Consultant for many years before retiring and moving to Sidney. For most of that career she also played and / or directed church music on the side. She and her husband, Mark, are happy to be realizing a dream of living on the Island, and happy to be close to their daughter and her family now. Their son, Scott, also lives here now, in a suite in their home.

Sharon notes she and Mark are glad to have found such a warm and welcoming community here at CBUC. The choir has been a special blessing, bringing passion and experience and commitment to beautify its singing. Her hope and prayer is that through song the choir and congregation will be able to use their deepest being to speak with God, bringing the message of the Good News from ears and minds down into hearts.


Sharon Prindle Collins

Email: music@cbunited.ca

Phone (via the church office): 250 658-5911

 

 

Jane Shumka

Office Administrator

 

Jane views her position in the church office as a ministry to welcome and serve the staff, congregation and wider community.  


 A member of the Cordova Bay United faith community since 1971, Jane has served in the office since January 2012.  So there isn’t much about Cordova Bay United that she doesn’t know. Just tell her what you need and if she can’t help you, she’ll find someone who can.


 Jane brings considerable education and experience to her ministry. She attended the University of Victoria (Bachelor in Education) and Université de Laval in Quebec (Programme Spéciale de Français Pour Non-Francophones). She has worked as a staff development manager and operations manager and that experience is valuable in her work at CBU.


 Jane and her husband, Bill, like to grow their own vegetables and herbs. And Jane loves being physically active. She’s played field hockey every Saturday for the last 45 years, runs regularly and can often be seen cycling to work.


Jane comes from a strong United Church family and her children, Leslie and Jesse, are carrying on that legacy by being actively involved in the church.


Jane Shumka

Email: office@cbunited.ca

Phone: 250 658-5911