The Rev. Bradley D. Heinrichs, pastor of the Carmel New Church in
Caryndale, Ontario, and executive vice president of the New Church in
Canada, wrote a fond farewell to the Rev. Coleman Glenn in the July issue of
the New Church Canadian:
“On behalf of the General Church in Canada, I would like to say goodbye
to the Rev. Coleman Glenn, who has been serving Dawson Creek and Grande
Prairie as their pastor, and to his wonderful wife, Anne.
“Your willingness to serve in this great country has been appreciated, and
hopefully you will spread the good news of our country wherever you go. I
also personally want to thank Coleman for his scholarship and dedication to
the Heavenly Doctrines, and the way he has sought to bring sometimes lofty
truths down to a practical and understandable level.
“I feel privileged to count Coleman and Anne as friends and will miss
visiting them. So thanks to you both and safe travels.”
(Coleman, with Anne and their infant son, Samuel, took up his new duties
in South Africa in July.)
Bradley adds: “Now that we are done saying the sad goodbyes, there is
some exciting news for Canada. The Rev. Ron Schnarr will be coming to serve
in Canada, stationed in Caryndale. He will spend most of his time doing work
for the General Church in Canada, traveling to Dawson Creek, Grande Prairie
and other locations to provide some relief for the current ministerial staff. Ron
brings a real passion to his ministry and I think you will enjoy getting to know
him.”
Ron is the son of the Rev. Grant and Cathy (Cole) Schnarr, grew up in
Glenview, Illinois, then moved to Bryn Athyn, where he graduated from the
Academy Boys School, Bryn Athyn College and its Theological School. He
has been serving as a minister in the General Church for the past four years,
working as an assistant pastor in Boulder, Colorado, visiting small groups in
the Western United States, and teaching in the Academy Boys School.
Prior to Theological School he made numerous trips to Western Africa
and made a documentary about the New Church there, Bright Future. He also
taught outdoor survival skills one summer to children at a scho