Rev. Ross Smillie
Rev. Ross Smillie has been at St. Andrew's since 1995. He was born and grew up in Edmonton, and has previously served congregations in Vancouver, Bonnyville and Edmonton.
Ross has degrees from the University of Alberta, the Vancouver School of Theology and Duke University in North Carolina. He has interests in ethics, ecological ethics and the interface between science and religion. In addition to his responsibilities with the church he is an adjunct faculty member with St. Stephen's College in Edmonton and teaches an internet course called "Living With Respect in Creation: Ecology, Ethics and Theology in Dialogue."
Ross is also the author of a book called Cracking the Cover: A Beginner's Guide to the Bible (which is now out of print, but available in the church library).
Ross is married to Therese Thompson, and has two children, Sara and Sean, who are pretty much all grown up.
When he isn't working Ross enjoys walking the dog, sailing, windsurfing, skiing and reading.
Rev. Mervin Gallant
Rev Mervin Gallant joined the team at St. Andrew's in 2003. Mervin grew up in the Miramichi area of New Brunswick. He did his university studies in Halifax, NS first at Dalhousie University and then the Atlantic School of Theology.
Mervin previously served Wilkie-Scott-Landis and St. Paul's, Estevan pastoral charges in Saskatchewan and the Ardrossan United Church in Alberta.
In moving to St. Andrew's in Lacombe, Mervin moved from a ministry of worship and pastoral care to his current focus on children and youth ministries.
Mervin is married to Debbie and they are proud parents of two young adult daughters - Elisabeth and Constance.
Mervin enjoys reading, biking, walking and spending time in nature - especially in the mountains.
Other Staff
Secretaries: Marg Woodrow and Sue Bergen