Rev. Joanne Anquist, M.Div

Since January 2024, Joanne has been part of the shared Ministry Team that serves Red Deer Lake United, Ogden United, and McDougall United.

Joanne’s Sunday services are all about balance — weaving together honesty, humour, and deep reflection. She believes we encounter the Divine when we embrace our full humanity: when we’re real, vulnerable, and true to who we are. Her reflections are rooted in the biblical story — the beautiful, the messy, and everything in between — offering insight into what it means to live faithfully in today’s world.

“The Church is flawed in so many ways,” Joanne admits. “We’ve made lots of mistakes — but at its best, it’s a place of sacred community, social justice, and spiritual renewal. That’s what keeps me going.”

You can reach Rev. Joanne here

Rev. Bill Weaver, M.Div

He’s passionate about finding balance: making peace with fitness, enjoying good food (even when it complicates the fitness), and walking alongside people through life’s messy, beautiful, and meaningful moments.

You can reach Rev. Bill here

Rev. Danah Cox, M.Div

Before entering seminary, Danah spent over 25 years in the hospitality industry, working in classic French restaurants, owning a Creole/Cajun restaurant, and later teaching “at-risk” youth. He also worked in design, video production, and as a portrait artist — vocations that shaped both his creativity and his understanding of human stories.

Since his conversion to Christ, Danah has served in many leadership roles, including Chair of Christian Education for the New Orleans Board of the United Church of Christ, and as a liaison to the denomination’s Partners in Education Initiative. In Canada, he has pastored at Campbell-Stone, Renfrew United Church, and with the Brush with the Spirit church plant initiative.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Danah’s roots continue to shape his identity, but his life has taken him across the continent — from Indianapolis to Boston, Seattle, and now Calgary. His time in these diverse communities, combined with years in hospitality and his seminary experience at Dillard University, a historically African American institution, have given him a deep appreciation for the diversity of North American cultures and perspectives.

Danah’s open-mindedness, creative spirit, and outgoing personality shine through in his ministry. He’s passionate about helping people feel at ease, meet God where they are, and discover new ways to explore and grow in faith.

He’s also a proud father of three — two sons and a daughter — and continues to find joy and inspiration in the beauty of life’s many intersections between art, faith, and community.

You can reach Rev. Danah here

Angie Johnston, Office Manager

Angie joined Red Deer Lake United Church in 2021, bringing with her a wealth of professional experience and a genuine passion for community.

With a Business Diploma and more than two decades in the telecommunications and energy sectors, she has held roles in business administration, project management, quality assurance, and land management across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.

Angie’s early connections with Indigenous classmates in Cardston, AB, and Mesa, AZ, shaped her appreciation for collaboration and cultural understanding — values that guided her work with Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 Nations throughout her career in consultation and communication.

After over 23 years in industry, Angie chose to shift paths and join the RDLUC team — a move that reconnected her with purpose, creativity, and community life.

Outside of work, Angie loves spending time outdoors — gardening, walking, biking, and playing tennis. A lifelong animal lover and shelter volunteer, she also enjoys cooking, playing piano, reading, and sharing time with her family.

You can reach Angie here.

Karina Harris, Bookkeeper

For over 21 years, Karina owned and operated her own IT consulting company, managing large-scale projects for organizations such as the City of Calgary, Enmax, and several oil and gas companies. After closing her business, she returned to Mount Royal University to complete certification in Accounting and Bookkeeping — further deepening her passion for all things financial and analytical.

Outside of work, Karina is a proud member of the Raw Powerlifting Canadian Team, holding 39 national records across squat, bench press, deadlift, military press, and strict curl — as well as three world records in bench press and strict curl.

Karina loves animals, powerlifting, and her family, friends, church and spiritual communities.

Munk Boldbaatar, Accompanist

In every setting — from the studio to the stage — he brings creativity, encouragement, and patience.

Munk’s musical philosophy is simple yet powerful: to be effective, one must adapt. He tailors his playing to each genre and musician he works with, creating space for authentic musical expression.

As Munk puts it, “I’m a lucky person because I get to do what I love the most.”

Jennifer Aldous, Communications

Andy Trimble-Menu, Building Caretaker