Interim Priest-in-Charge

The Reverend Dr. Connie Phillipson

Reverend Connie has worshiped and led services in the Parish over the years and has experienced the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands since childhood.

She was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Niagara in December, 2012. During her theological studies at Wycliffe College, she served at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Toronto) and later as Assistant Curate at St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Orangeville).

Reverend Connie joined the Diocese of Toronto in 2015 and served as the incumbent of the two-point Parish of North Essa from 2015 to 2021.

She completed her doctoral studies during the pandemic. In 2023, she returned to active ministry to lead Sunday services in the Parishes of Mulmur, Tottenham, East Orangeville, Haliburton, and in her former Parish of North Essa.

Prior to her call to ordained ministry, Connie worked for over 30 years in the criminal justice system. She also served as Executive Director to the York Regional Police Services Board from 2000 to 2009.

Connie graduated from the University of Toronto with her Bachelor of Arts, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, and Master of Divinity (Honours) degrees. In 2022, she graduated with her Doctor of Ministry Degree in Preaching from Acadia Divinity College (a Baptist College) in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

She is excited about her ministry at St. George’s Anglican in the Parish of Haliburton, and invites everyone to come and worship the Lord Jesus Christ.

“This is the day that the Lord has made, so let us rejoice and be glad in it,” she reminds us, quoting Psalm 118:24. “My friends in Christ, come and worship.”

Church Organist and Choir Director

Mr. Bill Gliddon, MusBac, ODT

Bill began his church organist career at age 12, serving as the assistant organist at Haliburton United Church for ten years before becoming the organist at St. George’s. Bill has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Toronto specializing in music composition and was a music teacher for 35 years, teaching kindergarten through grade 13 at various schools in the county. He has been honoured with the award, “Order of the Diocese of Toronto”, recognizing outstanding volunteer service over a significant period of time.

Bill recently celebrated sixty years of musical leadership service at St. George’s.

Office Administrator

Ms. Angie Garot

Angie became the office administrator late in 2021 and very much enjoys working with the other staff. She has lived in Minden with her partner and two teenage children for many years. Her children’s activities, especially hockey and figure skating, keep her very busy, but she hopes to get back to quilting eventually.

Custodian

Ms. Sandra Grove

Sandra has been the church custodian for more than six years. She is a member of St. George’s and enjoys volunteering at events such as the Pancake supper. Sandra has lived in Eagle Lake for 30 years. She and her husband have three grown children and a delightful baby granddaughter. In her spare time, Sandra likes to read.