About Northlea

Our Mission

As a community of the United Church of Canada, we acknowledge, with respect, the history, spirituality, and culture of the Mississauga peoples who came to this place long before us, and our responsibility for the territory wherein our church resides.

At Northlea United Church, we love God, connect with others, nurture the spirit and serve the world in the community and for the community. We worship in traditional ways on Sunday morning and high holidays. We also offer alternative ways to connect with spirit through Taizé, Jazz, Labyrinth walks and Reflecting in the Pines, among others. As a community of faith, we reach outward to help those who need support in this world whether new to Canada or struggling to make ends meet by supporting organizations at the grass roots such as Flemingdon Park Ministry, The Neighbourhood Centre (TNO), or Youth Without Shelter (YWS) to name just a few. And in 2022, we embarked on the exciting journey to become an Affirming Congregation.

Our Staff

Lee-Ann Ahlstrom

Minister

Lee-Ann Ahlstrom has been the minister at Northlea United since 2016. Her greatest passion is to help people of all ages discover their own spiritual gifts and connect to their own inner calling.

David Jafelice

Music Director

David is a graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music where he studied organ and conducting and has been dedicated to excellence in church music and choir direction most of his life.

Jo Dullard

Congregational & Community Outreach Coordinator

Jo joined Northlea with more than six years of experience working in youth ministry at both Jubilee and Bloordale United churches. As a graduate of the Community Social Service Worker program at George Brown College, Jo brings a passion for advocacy, social justice and youth empowerment. Jo works with the congregation to help live out its mission in thoughtful and tangible ways. Working with Lee-Ann, Jo helps to bring our mission to life through Reflecting in the Pines, Creation Station (youth programming) and responding to needs in the community. Jo also is responsible for the excellent videography at Northlea.

Robert Pringle

Facility Manager

Robert manages the physical building and tenant rentals. His vast array of mechanical and technical skills keep things running smoothly. When the job is larger than one person can complete, he vets vendors and manages those projects. Robert also manages the rental space for both long term tenants and for short term or one time uses. In his spare time, he uses his creative skills to build sets for church pageants, booths for outdoor events or pretty much anything the minister or congregation comes up with.

Tricia Reid

Office Administrator

Tricia has several years of experience in Church office administration and before that in corporate marketing and communications but what she really loves about her job is the people and what she really loves about Northlea United is the congregation’s dedication to making a difference in the world.