Ministry Staff
Shared Ministry
On May 1, 2025, Riverside joined Calvary United, Wesley-Knox United, and White Oaks United churches in a shared ministry.
Rev. Kerry Stover
(front middle)
kerry@riverside.on.ca
Rev. Kerry is excited and humbled to be part of the shared ministry team here at Riverside. After completing his Master of Divinity studies at Huron University College and Emmanuel College of the Toronto School of Theology, he then served UCC communities of faith in Kincardine, Etobicoke and Oakville. He looks forward to meeting you and exploring where God is calling us to serve in Jesus' name. Kerry lives in Old South and is often seen walking his dog, Mira, around the Old South area as well as bringing her to the office with him. Stop in and visit Mira sometime and Kerry too. Kerry is keeping office hours on Tuesday afternoons most weeks.
Rev. Michelle Owens
(back right)
michelle@riverside.on.ca
Rev. Michelle Owens is a Diaconal Minister in the United Church of Canada, and in addition to congregational ministry, she has served as denominational staff and the principal of the Centre for Christian Studies theological school. She is often accompanied by a puppet in worship or children’s ministry.
Rev. Rob Apgar-Taylor
(back left)
robat@riverside.on.ca
Rev Dr Rob Apgar-Taylor joined the Riverside ministry team in May of 2025. Rev Rob is originally from the Hudson Valley of New York and spent the last 30 years of ministry in the US states of Pennsylvania, Utah, and Maryland before coming to Canada in 2022. He did undergraduate studies at the University of Albany and the Julian Maximillian Universität in Würzburg, Germany, his Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary in Washington DC, and his Doctor of Ministry with a focus in Spirituality from Princeton Seminary. Rev Rob is proud to serve the South West London ministry team of Wesley-Knox, Riverside, Calvary and White Oaks United Churches. He is the father of 5 grown children and the grandfather of 12 grandchildren. He lives in London with his husband, Rob Apgar.
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 a current PhD student at Western University this fall for a PhD in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Ney hold a Masters of Arts in Social Justice & Community Engagement, a Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies and a Bachelor of Music. Ney have been playing piano since the age of 6, and are particularly experienced in pop, jazz, and classical performance.
Administrative & Building Staff
Jan Shamrock
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR jan@riverside.on.ca
Wayne Hufford
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR wayne@riverside.on.ca
Cameron Deutsch
CUSTODIAN info@riverside.on.ca