ABOUT
Affiliation: St Philip's Lutheran Church, Toronto
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Our goal: to provide a safe space for youth to explore themselves and their faith journey through events, retreats and larger ELCIC events.
YOUTH STAFF
Emily Savage
Youth Leader
Emily is a CYC/CYW trained child care professional passionate about youth mental health and education in all it's forms. She's been part of the youth leadership team for 4+ years, loves otters and has a very Toronto Maple Leafs-shaped problem in her life.
Sarah McCutcheon
Youth Leader
Sarah has a degree in Youth and Child Studies and is a Registered Early Childhood Educator. She has a valid CPR-C/AED certificate. She has been part of the youth leadership team for 3 years. She is well know in the church for her addiction to Cheetos and ukulele playing.
Lauren Voorpostel
Youth Leader
Lauren is a Ontario Certified Teacher holding qualifications in teaching grade 4-12. While this is her first year as a leader, she has very fond memories of her own times in SPY (she apologizes for the current colour choices of the youth room).
CONTACT US
As the Learning and Engagement Coordinator for St. Philip's Lutheran Church, Victoria supports family ministry events and activities, including the amazing work of the St. Philip's Youth Group Leaders. Victoria likes to help people explore their faith in interesting ways, and she's always up for deep conversation about life drama, successes and dreams. Victoria holds a graduate degree in Theology; Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy, is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an Associate Certified Coach. Before coming to St. Philip's and her private psychotherapy practice, Victoria worked in corporate Canada for many years, leading training teams and hanging out. Victoria loves old school Mario Kart, Sour Cream n' Bacon chips, and Mr. Sketch markers.
Learning and Engagement Coordinator