Dave has been an ordained minister in the United Church since 1988, and has served churches in the Bawlf-Daysland area, and in Calgary.  Being something of a school junkie, he has training and additional education in spiritual direction, non-profit leadership, educational supervision, and was privileged to do a doctor of ministry degree at Columbia Theological seminary in Atlanta (gospel and culture).

Rev Dave Holmes, as part of his ministry in Calgary Dave was involved in the Calgary Interfaith Council and the Calgary Alliance for the Common Good, and sees community partnership and involvement as essential to vibrant ministry. 

Dave’s married to Karen (also a United Church minister), has two grown sons, and now twin granddaughters in Calgary!  Walking, running, biking, birding, playing guitar, barbecuing, farmer’s markets and more round out life for him. 

email: dave.st.andrewslacombe@gmail.com