Rev. Maya Landell has been the Lead Minister at Islington since January 2017. Maya is passionate about building community, creative worship and leadership that allows people to grow and thrive.
She is an avid reader, loves swimming and running, and is learning to knit. Maya lives with her husband Adam, daughter Norah, and beagle-basset hound Sophie.
Jason Locke has been the Minister of Music at Islington United Church since May, 2017. He is an organist, pianist, choral conductor and composer. With this skill set, he brings leadership to the varied, robust and growing music program at IUC, where members are encouraged to contribute their musical skills for the good the entire church community. Jason has worked in a variety of other churches and in several different denominations. This has informed the musical variety he offers the music program.
He has an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Tyndale University College, a Master of Sacred Music degree from Emmanuel College, U of T, he has a colleagueship with the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and he is currently enrolled in a Master of Music (Performance) in Choral Conducting at Western University.
Jason has two choral anthems published by GIA: Abide With Me (2021) and This Is My Story (2022).
When he is not practicing, score-studying, worship planning and composing, Jason enjoys exploring the city with his partner Jihwan and their Lab-Husky mix, Toby.
Sheila joined the Islington United Church ministry team in the Summer of 2025 and heads the Pastoral Care Ministry team. She is the person to contact about pastoral care needs. She can be reached at 416-239-1131 ext 221 or by email at pastoralcare@islingtonunited.org
Catherine has attended Islington United since 2017 and quickly became involved with the Senior Choir, Resonance and Hospitality ministries.
For the past 13 years, Catherine worked for Chartwell Retirement Residences in various roles including Office Management, Food Service Management and in the most recent 6 years as General Manager. Catherine has a passion for building relationships, cooking and serving food, and developing new programs.
As a people manager, Catherine understands the importance of building a strong team that is flexible and has a desire to do their best to serve their community.
As of September 2024, as Hospitality Ministry Lead of Islington United Church , she is responsible for facility oversight (including use of buildings, IT, security, contractor relations), food preparation, kitchen management, health and safety policies, grant and program development, relationship to renters, GIST & community partners, and staff liaison to the Hospitality Committee for special events.
Scott is the administrative coordinator of Islington United Church. You can reach him at 416-239-1131 ext 230 or by email at office@islingtonunited.org.
He will help with rental enquiries and questions related to the use of the Bloordale or Islington Campus facilities, will put you in touch with the Church Leadership team or other Church Support Staff, and will deal with any general inquiries that you may have about either campus.