General inquiries: Doris Detta:

(office hours on Wed and Thurs)

Minister: Rev. Jen Auger

Music Leader: Betty is currently on leave. Please contact the Worship Committee in the interim.

Pastoral Care: Bonnie Young

Funerals: Worship Committee

Worship: Worship Committee

Finances & Property: Jim Fairles

Communications: Nicole Ensing

Volunteers: Nicole Ensing

Growth Animator: Greg Smith-Young

Minister of Youth and Families

Rev. Jen Auger is our Minister of Youth and Families, which means in addition to leading worship and ministering to the wider community, she gets to also play and learn and grow with young people and their families. 

Jen lives with her family, including 2 teens and 3 cats, in Grand Valley. She has been in ministry since 2001 serving families in various communities within commuting distance. Jen enjoys “kitchen gardening”, yoga and a little Irish dance as her own self care practices.

Jen loves the passion and energy of the people at HSUC, their willingness to lean into change and growth, and their vulnerability in being authentic with one another. Nurturing a true sense of welcome and celebration of each individual seeking connection and belonging are critical pieces of ministry for Jen.

Please connect with Rev. Jen about worship, community connections, life events and ministry activities for all ages at HSUC.

Music Leader

Betty and her family have lived in Centre Wellington for 24 years and she has been Music Director at Hope Springs since 2015, where she leads the adult choir and co-ordinates the music. Betty is a graduate of the music program at Wilfrid Laurier University and has been accompanist for the Centre Wellington Singers, the local community choir, since 2004.

Betty enjoys discovering music in nature on rail trail walks and Bruce Trail hikes. Curling is her winter sport of choice and summer jaunts include theatre, concerts and discovering what Ontario’s small towns have to offer.

Office Administrator

Along with her husband Ron, Doris has lived in Fergus for over 45 years and has a strong connection with the community. They have three daughters and are blessed with five grandchildren. She retired in 2020 after a long career in the legal field at a local law firm. In her free time she enjoys baking, reading, walking, crafting, volunteering at the local hospital and thrift store and spending time with family and friends.

Bookkeeper & Treasurer

Jim serves as our bookkeeper. He is also a member of our Official Board’s Stewardship committee and acts as our congregation's Treasurer.

Newly retired, Jim was a Client Services Veterinarian at the University of Guelph. Before that he practiced veterinary medicine in Mount Forest. In 2002-2003 he worked with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as a veterinarian in China.

In his spare time Jim enjoys cycling, triathlons, astrophotography and aviation, and his grandchildren.

Building Cleaner

Suzanne is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Women’s and men’s choruses, children’s musicals and musical groups from the community are some of the activities in which she finds joy. Suzanne is also an active leader at Melville United Church in Fergus.

Communications & Volunteer Coordinator

Nicole Ensing is our new Communications and Volunteer Coordinator. With 15 years of experience as a Worship Coordinator and a passion for visual arts, Nicole is ready to jump in and contribute to our church community.

Nicole is back in her charming hometown of Elora with her husband and family! She loves spending time in her art studio, going for relaxed walks with her dog, and indulging in chocolate whenever she can!

If you would like to speak to someone from the Pastoral Care Team, or have any questions, feel free to reach out to Bonnie Young.