Ministers

The Rev. Robert Schoeck - Incumbent

rob@allsaintswinnipeg.ca 431-276-7749

All Saints Church, Winnipeg, is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Robert Hughes Schoeck as its new Rector, effective July 1, 2022.  Rob, as he is happy to be called, grew up in Boston, obtained a Master of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, California and was ordained in The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Massachusetts in 2015. 

Since his ordination, Rob has served as Associate Rector at St. James Episcopal Church in inner-city Lancaster, Pennsylvania and, most recently, as Co-Rector with his wife, The Rev. Lauren Schoeck, at the Church of the Ascension in Twin Falls, Idaho.  He is a trained Spiritual Director and has provided spiritual companionship to multiple people, both clergy and lay.  In addition, he is a Member of the Fellowship of St. John, associated with the monastic order of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist. 

A cradle Episcopalian, Rob has been involved in many church activities and initiatives from his youth onward, including youth leadership development, youth representative on the Massachusetts Diocesan Council, founding member of a non-profit food pantry, leader in education and outreach in ecumenism, teacher of seminary students, mentor and presenter in spiritual interpretation for ordained ministry and member of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Idaho.  He also has five years of managerial experience in the auto parts business and is an Eagle Scout.

Rob is a collaborative leader, open to growth and change.  He brings to our church a strong mix of love of worship, a passion for mission and social justice, expertise in spiritual formation and Christian education and the warmth and caring of a truly pastoral individual.  He, his wife Lauren and their 4-year-old son, Steven, will arrive in Winnipeg in late June.  Once they arrive, Lauren will take time to decide how she is called to serve the Diocese and/or the broader community. We are very pleased that they have chosen to live and help to create community in West Broadway Commons, our housing project next to All Saints Church. 

 We thank God for calling The Rev. Rob Schoeck to minister at All Saints and we look forward to walking, working and worshipping together in Christ at our beloved All Saints Church.

The Rev. Barbara Shoomski – Outreach Minister

Barbara is an Anglican Priest who offers Kakinow Ntomakanik ministry, providing services for baptisms, weddings, funerals for the community. She is a Member of Rupert’s Land Elders' Circle and the National Healing Fund. She is also a tutor for Vancouver School of Theology students seeking their Masters Degrees and Board Chair for Hope Center Health in Winnipeg inner city. She provides pastoral care for Agape Table food bank, support for single parents living in the inner city and support for parents of missing and murdered Indigenous girls.

(204) 786-4765

The Rev. Canon Arthur Klassen – Honorary Assistant

I was born on February 15, 1945 in Owen Sound, Ontario, the youngest of three boys, When I was a year old the family moved to Montreal where I attended elementary and high school. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from McGill University and a theology degree from Trinity College in Toronto in 1969. I was ordained a priest in 1970 and spent seven years in Anglo-Catholic parishes in Quebec, coming to the Diocese of Rupert’s Land in March 1977 as Rector of the sole Anglo-Catholic parish in the Diocese, St. Michael and All Angels. After 35 years of service I retired from St. Michael and All Angels and became a parishioner of All Saints Church. Shortly thereafter I became an Honorary Assistant.

Dr. Dietrich Bartel – Music Minister

In 1996, with a week’s notice, I was invited to All Saints as interim organist, soon after as the Music Minister, and I’m still here. Why? Because of the diverse and caring faith community, the dedicated and talented singers in the choir, the supportive congregation, and, yes, the fine Casavant pipe organ. Because we can sing Byrd (in Latin), Bach (in German), Tchaikovsky (in Russian), and Pärt, Gjeilo, and Ešenvalds (in English!). Because we can play steel drums in worship. Because we can be the body of Christ to each other and to the community around us. That’s why I’m still here, since 1996. More bio: click here. (p.s. I’m named after Bonhoeffer, not Buxtehude.)

music@allsaintswinnipeg.ca

Wardens

Jocelyn Bartel – People’s Warden

Since the fall of 1996 I have been blessed to attend and serve the wonderful Parish of All Saints Church, Winnipeg.  I love the strong vibrant musical tradition of the church.  I love the people and friends I have found in the church.  I love the excitement of moving forward with our new project and neighbour, West Broadway Commons. I am honoured to serve as People’s Warden and Chair of the Finance Committee and see the responsibilities that come with those offices as an expression of my commitment to Christ and the Church. Prior to semi-retirement I was an accountant and Financial Planner and continue a Tax Advisory Service. Also rewarding were many years of professional singing in Winnipeg and elsewhere.

jocelyn@allsaintswinnipeg.ca (204) 832-3546

Church Administrator

Joy Peters

Growing up as the daughter of an inner city Lutheran pastor and a church organist gave me a passion for social justice and music, but my career has shown that my strengths lie in organization and logistics. Coming to All Saints has given me an opportunity to combine my strengths and my passions in a wonderful, welcoming community. When I’m not taking my two preschool children to the park I enjoy baking, gardening, and restoring my hundred year old house.

office@allsaintswinnipeg.ca (204) 786-4765

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