Staff
The Ministers are ALL of the people of the Church, assisted by...
Ordained Minister - The Rev. Dan Yourkevich B.A., M.Div.
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Rev. Dan Yourkevich became the ordained minister of Port hope United
Church in July of 2005. Dan is passionate about sharing a life giving
experience of God’s Word through worship in all its facets. Especially
important is that people feel part of a faith community in which they
experience joy, love, peace and hope, every day of the week.
Dan has ministered in Saskatchewan and Ontario, serving in cities like
Toronto or villages like Tavistock or Buckhorn. Dan’s family includes
his wife and three grown children.
Director of Music - Jason Jestadt B.A., M.Mus.
Jason joined us in August, 2010. Jason is an accomplished composer and musician. more...
Prior to beginning his role as Music Director here, Jason served as
Music Director at Pathways Church in Unionville (a mission church of
the United Church of Canada), and previously, at Birchcliffe Bluffs
United Church in Scarborough.
Jason lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children, where, in
addition to the music ministry he nurtures at Port Hope United Church,
he leads an active life as a freelance musician, composer, and music
director.