Trinity United Church of Ottawa
1099 Maitland Ave
Ottawa, ON K2C 2B8
613-225-3627
Our People
Trinity is about people enjoying each other and enriching their lives and faith. We do a lot of helping work as a community, but we also get together regularly just to have fun.
Our Staff
Donna Hawkes
Music Director
Donna earned an Honours degree in Music Education with a major in piano and a minor in organ from the University of Ottawa. She has extensive experience playing the organ and piano in churches and leading choirs. You may have noticed Donna in our own choir stalls as she has been singing with the Trinity choir for some time before agreeing to step up and lead our music department.
Courtney Sladden
Office Administrator
Courtney came to Trinity in the Fall of 2022. Originally from the southern state of Georgia in the US, she immigrated to Canada to marry her husband Mike in 2012. She comes with a background in both office work and customer service, with an interest in graphic design and finds herself following many other creative pursuits.
Courtney attended the University of Georgia in 2001 where she studied in Psychology, and after moving to Canada she attended the Interactive Media Design Program at Algonquin College in 2015.
Correna McCormick
Child Program Leader
Correna grew up in Ottawa in the area around Trinity United Church. She is a student at Carleton University studying Childhood and Youth Studies. She will graduate in 2026 and then continue with a Bachelor of Education. She plans on becoming an elementary school teacher in the future.
Correna grew up in the Anglican Church and completed Sunday School at All Saints Westboro Anglican Church. She played field hockey for the Nepean Nighthawks and continues to love coaching in the summer months. She enjoys working with children and is thankful for the opportunity Trinity United Church has given her to gain experience working with youth.
Church Council
Council is made up of people from a cross-section of our congregation who provide oversight of Trinity function and activities. Council is the decision-making body for all Trinity congregational and spritual matters not decided by the congregation. Participation in Council is an opportunity for members to ensure Trinity is a nuturing and thriving community.
Our Children & Youth
Their sounds and activity are a natural part of our worship, so parents can come to church and relax into the family atmosphere. There is no dress code to discourage kids and teens. Sunday dresses and torn jeans are equally acceptable - for parents too!
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the intergenerational beginning of our worship service. Following this time, children are invited to go downstairs for a Sunday school program led by our child program leader and other volunteers. Parents are welcome to stay, and encouraged to participate.
Children may remain in the sanctuary for the duration of the service, if that is what helps them be more comfortable. We have colouring kits availabe for their use.
At the moment we are a one-room Sunday school, using the Seasons of the Spirit curriculum. It is a comprehensive curriculum that encourages connection between church and the world.
