Norm Seli comes from a background in Theatre, Music, and Classical Studies. He graduated from Emmanuel College and was ordained in the early 90’s. He has practiced ministry with Children, Youth, and Seniors in a variety of settings. While living in Southern Ontario his whole life, Norm was Minister and Liturgist in an old established downtown Toronto Church for 7 years, a two-point rural pastoral charge for ten years, and since 2005, in team ministry here at Jubilee United Church. Norm is a qualified Supervisor of students and interns, and is actively involved in the broader United Church as the Chair of the Board of Vocation that is responsible for the support, standards, accreditation and discipline of all United Church of Canada Ministry Personnel. Norm is also on the Board of the Toronto Urban Native Ministry and the Common Boots Theatre Company.
He currently provides Virtual Bible Reflections Mondays through Fridays, as well as a daily Biblical Podcast (both can be found on the Jubilee Website). Norm leads in-person Bible Study at Jubilee on Tuesday mornings at 830, Coffee in the Garden Room on Tuesdays at 1pm and delights in Definitely NOT Church (with the Howling Heretics), Men's Meditation/Book Group on Wednesdays at 7pm, Jubilee Youth and creating new things for the always vital Jubilee Community.
When not at Jubilee, Norm can be found at home with his wife, Anne, Henrietta the cat, and his 'oft visiting’ three sons: Matthew, Michael and Paul, most of whom simply love Norm for who he is, even when it’s inconvenient. In May of 2023, Norm became a Grandfather to Halley and this is probably his greatest joy.
Phone: 416-447-6846 ext. 103
Email: nseli@jubileeunited.ca
To access virtual content, including Daily Bible Meditations go to Rev. Norm Seli's YouTube channel.
Anne Dionisio has recently returned to Jubilee after a few years at home with her young children. Prior to first arriving at Jubilee in 2015, Anne had a 5-year ministry with a church in southwestern Ontario. She graduated from Emmanuel College and was ordained in early 2016.
Anne is passionate about the church as an intergenerational community of connection and faith building. She can be hard to pin down on a Sunday morning as she supports worship, Godly Play, and pastoral care. Through the week, you will find her engaged in the same activities (at a slower pace), as she invites you to prayer in the sanctuary at Open Doors, engages with small groups, provides pastoral care, prepares for worship, and works with staff and volunteers on whatever wild initiatives they dream up.
At home, Anne and her husband Max live in a general state of shock and awe as they witness their 3 children learning, playing, and becoming Minecraft champions. There are no cats…that would be too much.
Phone: 416-447-6846 ext. 104
Email: adionisio@jubileeunited.ca
Jeannie comes to Jubilee United Church after a 21-year run as Associate Music Director for the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, including three recordings with The Choir of MCC (available on Spotify). Previous churches include Eglinton-St.George’s, Christ Church Deer Park Anglican and Rosedale United.
Jeannie appeared as the Vocal Coach for CBC’s Over The Rainbow and is in demand as a Vocal Teacher, Coach and Musical Director. Shows include: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Holiday Inn, The Drowsy Chaperone, Anything Goes, Chicago, Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins (Drayton Entertainment), Jersey Boys (Dancap), The Sound of Music (Mirvish), Seussical (YPT), Nine, Kiss Me Kate (Theatre Sheridan), Canadian Women in Song (Angelwalk), The Full Monty (Rose Theatre), Hair (The Grand), Guys & Dolls, Fame, Wonderful Town, Into The Woods, The Rocky Horror Show (Randolph College), Side by Side by Sondheim (Sonus Stage Producations) and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Georgian Theatre Festival).
Jeannie has toured North America with Riverdance - The Show and toured and recorded extensively with the Elmer Iseler Singers. She has appeared as a soloist with the AIMS Festival Orchestra, Summer Opera Lab, Vocalpoint Chamber Choir and the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir with whom she was a Vocal Coach for seven years.
Jeannie is Vocal Department Head at the Randolph College for the Performing Arts and has served as conductor of the Intermediate Chorus for the Canadian Children’s Opera Company. She has also been a keyboardist for Beauty and the Beast, Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!, Pelagie and Lord of the Rings.
Jeannie studied Voice, Piano and Organ at the Western Conservatory of Music and Opera with Lois McDonall and at the American Institute for Musical Studies in Austria. She has a private studio teaching Musical Theatre, Pop and Classical voice and is also active as a Clinician and Adjudicator.
Phone: 416-447-6846 ext. 105
Email: jwyse@jubileeunited.ca
Kye Andrews brings his talents as a multi-instrumentalist and audio engineer to Jubilee United Church. With nearly a decade of experience at Forest Grove United Church, where he served as Director of Music and Director of the Grove Music School, he made significant contributions to their musical landscape.
Kye leads the Grove Band, an evolution from his work at Forest Grove. The band explores contemporary music, often considered secular, and highlights its sacred aspects.
At Grove Music School, Kye is dedicated to nurturing musical growth and creativity, ensuring that high-quality music education remains accessible and affordable for everyone in the community.
Kye is passionate about using his skills as an audio engineer to extend the reach of messages beyond the church walls. By producing high-quality recordings, he significantly enhanced Forest Grove's digital presence. Under his leadership, their social media presence grew notably, particularly on YouTube, with more than 260,000 views and over 900 subscribers. His expertise is sought by churches, individuals, and organizations worldwide. He also advises music directors across Canada, sharing his knowledge in digital presence and recording techniques.
Marcus O’Brien graduated from George Brown College with diplomas in both carpentry and cabinetmaking and has spent over 25 years in the construction industry, owning his own contracting firm for almost two decades. His past work includes the tables at George Brown Chef School (still in use after several renovations to the space!) and installations for Felt Studios of large-scale felt walls for various corporations including Scotiabank and Aesop.
Marcus also has a diploma in Lay Ministry from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, and has spent many years as a warden and senior warden for various congregations.
Marcus’ interest and exposure to building and woodworking started as a child in his grandfather’s basement shop. He grew up attending Forest Grove United Church and was honoured to join Jubilee to coordinate the amalgamation of the two churches and to provide his skills and expertise to the vibrant church and community at Jubilee. Marcus lives in Toronto with his wife and whichever of his three children he can convince to either visit or move home. When not spending time with family and friends, Marcus enjoys kayaking, golfing and pickleball. He is also the master of the dad joke, which only his daughter seems to appreciate.
Email: mobrien@jubileeunited.ca
Phone: 416-447-6846 ext. 101
Email: admin@jubileeunited.ca
In-person office hours:
Tue - Fri 10am - 2pm
or by appointment
