+ Historic + Thoughtful + Loving +

As the Book of Common Prayer reminds us, we are called to be God's people for the sake of the world.

In a world that is busy and loud, confused and not grounded, where people are over-advertised, over-worked, over-scheduled, and over-connected (distracted), Emmaus is seeking to be a community that celebrates all that is good, beautiful and true in the world by living into the rhythms of God’s grace here and now.

Emmaus understands herself to be HISTORIC, THOUGHTFUL and LOVING:

• Historic: We are Anglican and part of the Great Tradition - the one, holy, catholic and apostolic church. Our worship is grounded in the historic liturgy expressed in the Book of Common Prayer, through which we seek to faithfully worship the living God in Word and Sacrament. The simplicity and beauty of the liturgy and the ancient practices carry us as we seek to live faithfully today.

• Thoughtful: We recognize that today, in our rapidly changing culture, we need to learn to think rightly, humbly and wisely about God, ourselves, and His world. We desire for our worship of the Triune God to be thoughtful, to provide space for quiet reflection and contemplation, and to honour God’s Holy Word. We want our worship to engage our minds and our hearts so that we know how to think wisely, critically, and generously as we seek to be God’s people for the sake of the world.

• Loving: We desire to be a loving community. A community of people whose hearts are open to all (2 Cor. 6:11), and who practice generosity and hospitality in our gatherings, our homes and our neighbourhoods. We know that we can think all the right things, say all the right things, and do all the right things, but if we don’t have love we are nothing (1 Cor. 13).

Our Mission

Identity Statement

Emmaus Anglican Church is a biblically rooted, urban community following Jesus into an ever-deeper experience of God and his mission in the world.

Core Purpose

To embody the good news of God, who desires to reconcile all people and all things to himself through Jesus.

Core Values

We value integrity - pursuing a coherent biblical worldview through thoughtful reflection on scripture and consistency in practice.

We value community – growing together as a diverse body and welcoming others into that body.

We value the poor and vulnerable through mutual fellowship, service, and pursuit of social justice.

We value restoration – a journey from brokenness toward healing and wholeness through the work of the Holy Spirit.

We value supporting one another in the lifelong journey toward maturity in Christ.

We value God’s gifts and their expression through each person for the good of Christ’s body.

For more information on what we believe please see the following links:

ANiC’s Beliefs

ACNA’s Beliefs

The Book of Common Prayer

The 39 Articles

Anglican

Clergy and Staff

Rector / Lead Pastor

Reverend Allan Theobald

Allan has served as the pastor of Emmaus since 2024. He is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus in Scripture, worship, and everyday life. Originally from the United States, Allan was ordained to the priesthood in 2019 and relocated to Canada with his wife Katerina after spending over a decade serving the international church in Shanghai China as a Pastor and Church Planter, and two years as both a Chaplain and teacher in South Korea. Allan’s extensive mission work and time in Asia has impassioned him for urban, multicultural, ecumencial ministry.

Allan holds an MSc in Philosophy of Science and Religion from the University of Edinburgh, an MA in Judaic-Christian Literature, and a BA in New Testament Studies, both from Oral Roberts University. His academic work focuses on the intersection of ecology and theology, Second Temple Judaism and apocalyptic literature, and patristic cosmology.

Allan’s ministry is shaped by a love for Scripture, the sacraments, and the life of the Church as a community on a journey with Christ. He draws on the wisdom of the early church, contemplative spirituality, and a heart for mission in diverse, global contexts.

Allan and his wife enjoy exploring Montreal’s many delicious bakeries and cafes. He has a deep love for good coffee, cannolis, baseball, lively conversation, and the hope of the gospel lived out in community.

youth coordinator

Jason wendel

I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan, where I completed a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and an MA in Biblical Languages at Briercrest College and Seminary. I then moved to England, where I completed a PhD in New Testament at the University of Cambridge. My wife, Julie, and I recently moved to Montreal, where she is undertaking a PhD in English Literature at McGill. I previously worked with youth at a Christian boarding school and served as a chaplain at a Christian college. I currently teach New Testament as an adjunct professor for two small bible schools. I'm passionate about seeing young people encounter Jesus through the scriptures, prayer, and Christian community. 

parish coordinator

Anita Tso

I was born and raised in Toronto.  I am married to Scott and have 3 children, Ava, Juliette and Isaac.  Scott and I have been attending Emmaus since 2009.  I am a social worker by training and have worked primarily with children and families.  Emmaus has always been a community of support and encouragement to me.  I am excited to be part of the life of Emmaus.  

Trustees

Rector’s Warden

Paul Huston

I was born and raised in St. Thomas Ontario, and met my wife Susan while studying in Ottawa. Since that time we've been blessed with two (now adult) children, as well as incredible memories of our family times in Montreal, Ottawa and London, England. We have been members of Emmaus since 2022, and have grown to deeply love not only its sense of community, but its devotion to a contemplative Christian experience.

People’s warden

Cynthia Morris

Originally from Detroit, Mi., Cynthia moved to Quebec in 1970 where she lived and worshiped in French until she came to St-Stephen’s (Mother church of Emmaus) in 1993, a refuge when her marriage was failing. She is recently retired, after 30+ years as an adult education ESL teacher. She has volunteered in Sunday School and on the missions’ support team for over twenty years. Because of her passion for mission and teaching, Cynthia was able to use several sabbaticals to make mission trips to Latin America and be involved in Bible teaching there. She has just submitted her master’s thesis in theology at ETEQ (École de Théologie Évangélique du Québec). Cynthia loves being part of a multigenerational community committed to a historic biblical faith which reaches out in compassion in the present and values our call to mission in the world.

Treasurer

Scott Halse

Scott Halse is a husband, a college teacher, and a father of three children. Originally from Ontario, Scott moved with his wife, Anita, to Montreal in 2005 to study at McGill. He has attended Emmaus since its inception in 2009 and was confirmed by Bishop Charlie Masters in 2012.

Secretary

Pamela Gebauer

I have been a member of St. Stephen’s Church and then Emmaus Anglican Church, since 1995. During that time, I have served in the prayer ministry and as a Lay Reader, as well as a trustee. I was also involved in directing the Steering Committee during the launching of Emmaus Anglican Church in 2009. I worked with an urban mission in Montreal from 1989 to 2018. I came to know the Lord while I was a university student in Buffalo, and shortly afterward, felt led to serve the Lord full-time in the Quebec context. I’m continually challenged by the mission field here in Montreal and have been greatly blessed by the spiritual encouragement of Emmaus church in my life. I look forward to what the Lord has in store for our church in its mission to Montreal.

member at large

Kathy proudlove

I have been involved in various ministries at Emmaus over the last 10 years, including children’s ministry, welcome team, designing the website and the youth ministry to name a few. What people might not know is that before coming to Montreal, I was a children’s pastor at two different large churches, and I was in a position of volunteer management at one as well. As Volunteer Resource Coordinator I supported the staff as we worked with over 800 volunteers. My job included recruiting, supporting and appreciating our volunteers as we worked within our church walls and in the community. I also have experience working on committees including capital campaigns and conference committees. My educational experience is diverse, as I have a BA with a major in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Theology, an MA in Child Studies and a PhD in Education. I also have a DEC in Special Care Counselling and a certificate in Volunteer Resource Management. I am also trained to train others in our abuse prevention plan. I have grown to love the Emmaus community over the last decade.