Staff

St. Matthew’s is blessed to have a staff of warm, caring people to whom this church is important. Each staff member plays a vital part in the life of our church. Whether leading, teaching, directing, informing, or cleaning, these people help us make St. Matthew’s a church that is safe, inviting, and vibrant.

Photo:Pastor Jinwoo ChunJinwoo Chun
Senior Pastor

Sydney Novais
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Aase (Osa) Kaldestad
Office Administrator

Photo: Kim WardKim Ward
Music Director
Photo: Sue LeeSue Lee
Handbell Director
 

 

RubensReubens Peixoto
Church Sexton

Sydney Novais

My name is Sydney Novais (she/her) and I am your new Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries starting in September 2023! I have a Worship Arts degree from Trevecca Nazarene University and have spent most of the last ten years in youth ministry or music ministry in Tennessee. I am a Midwesterner at heart…

Kim Ward

Kim Ward joined St. Matthews as the accompanist in September 2021, and steps into the position as Music/Choir Director on September 1st, 2023. She began playing the piano at the age of 8 in her hometown, Toronto, Ontario .  She started her music education studies at the University of Western Ontario and completed a Bachelor…

Sue Lee

Sue Lee, Director of Handbells, holds a bachelor of music education degree from the University of Lowell and a master’s in education from Fitchburg State College. Sue taught vocal and instrumental music for many years in public schools, as well as directing vocal, instrumental, and English handbell ensembles in public schools and churches.

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