Paul Dillman
Minister
Paul has been in ministry at Riverside since July 2003. He spent 17 years in ministry in Saskatchewan and is originally from Nova Scotia. Paul’s spouse is Elizabeth Bryce and they have 3 young adult children. He loves having discussions about faith and how it nourishes and connects with our lives.
In his spare time, enjoys curling at Carleton Heights Curling Club and walking in the neighbourhood. He also is a keen fan of the Ottawa Senators, Ottawa 67’s, Toronto Blue Jays and the Saskatchewan Rough Riders.
Jeannie Taylor
Office Administrator
Jeannie was raised in Ottawa and attended Canterbury High School, Algonquin College, and Carleton University. She worked on Parliament Hill in the 90’s but most recently was a Human Resources Officer with South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre for 17 years. She is a Licensed Lay Worship Leader with the United Church of Canada since 2015, and serves on the Candidacy Board for East Ontario and Quebec.
Until recently, Jeannie was an active member of Emmanuel United Church, and has been on Mission Learning Trips to El Salvador, Zambia, Nicaragua and Cuba.
Jeannie has two adult children, Ben and Jessica, a daughter-in-law, Diana, and two grandchildren, Ivan and Jamie.
Jeannie is looking forward to this new role and playing an active part in the life of Riverside United Church.
jeanniet@riversideunitedottawa.ca
Wayne Irschick
Organist, Music Director
Montreal-born, Wayne is a seasoned musician with some 45 years of experience teaching piano, theory, and composition. During that time, he has included 22 years as music director in several churches. A composer of over 100 works, his love of choral music is reflected in his compositional output. Wayne is also collaborative pianist with Ottawa violinist, Anna Baksheeva.
Cat La Force
Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator
Cat is excited to be the Riverside United Children and Youth Ministry Coordinator. Cat is the mother of Dalphina and Leo, you can catch them on Sundays dancing at the front of the Sanctuary by the piano.
Cat is an active member of our congregation as well as a Sparks leader, TOPS member and sits on our Christian Development Committee – All at the church! She enjoys an active family life, volunteering, being outdoors, creative expression, dancing, upcycling, learning new things and coffee time with friends to name a few. Contact Cat by phone at: 613-619-1279
