Ministry Staff

Rev. Christina Paradela
christina@riverside.on.ca

We are delighted to welcome Rev. Christina Paradela as our new Intentional Interim Minister. Christina has served as a diaconal minister for over 20 years in seven churches, as well as a Chaplain at a long-term care facility. She has served as chair of Presbytery and as president of Conference in Hamilton, as well as on the Transition Commission during the change in governance to Regional Councils. We will benefit from all those experiences. Christina has a passion for social justice and works toward positive solutions while encouraging trust and understanding. Christina’s creative side is nourished by her interest in pottery, knitting, sewing, felting and water colour painting. Her six years in Brazil taught her to appreciate strong coffee, and her adult daughter, Nicolette, continues to teach her life's lessons and keeps her laughing.

Music Ministry

Christopher Miller

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
chris@riverside.on.ca

As Director of Music, Chris is an integral leader of our music and worship teams. He has completed his Masters in Music Composition at Western University and is an accomplished classical pianist. He currently leads our choir, bell choir, and provides music during our worship services.

Sydney Brouillard-Coyle

COLLABORATIVE MUSICIAN
sydney@riverside.on.ca

Sydney Brouillard-Coyle (Ney/Nem/Nir) is a passionate and enthusiastic musician, community activist, and educator. In addition to being a published author (A Pocket Guide to Pronouns), Sydney is beginning nir studies at Western University this fall for a PhD in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Ney already hold a Masters of Arts in Social Justice & Community Engagement (Wilfrid Laurier University), a Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies and a Bachelor of Music (University of Windsor). Ney have been playing piano since the age of 6, and are particularly experienced in pop, jazz, and classical performance.