About Us
A warm Munn's welcome to you!
Greetings,
I am Rev. Grace EunKyung Lee, minister at Munn's United Church, Oakville. We are working hard to make our church a safe and welcoming place for everyone regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, ability, education, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to exploring what it means to be a disciple and church while learning a different path of ministry through collaborative work with other United Churches in Oakville. At Munn's United Church, we are committed to deepening our understanding of ministry by being an anti-racist congregation and an Affirming ministry. We welcome you to join our faith journey and to be part of our family.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at grace@munnsunited@gmail.com.
Peace,
Rev. Dr. Grace EunKyung Lee
Rev. Grace EunKyung Lee
Minister
Grace EunKyung Lee (she/her) happily joined Munn's United Church in April 2024. She was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to Canada in 2003. Later, she went back to Korea to be ordained in 2005 in the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (P.R.O.K), which is a mandatory requirement for admission to the United Church of Canada. When working at churches in Korea, she faced significant obstacles in her ministry because of her gender. However, MinJung Theology and Liberating Theology, which she learned from Hanshin Theology School, brightened her life and ministry as a female minister, and it motivated her to move to Canada to evolve her calling. Although it has been a lengthy journey to become a United Church minister, her commitment to Intercultural ministry, challenging systemic racism, and being an ally to 2SLGBTQ+ through the Affirming ministry has continued, and she has even delved deeper into understanding. She has a grown son who is the most significant supporter in her life and ministry.
Krista Rhodes
(Hons. B. Mus., B. Ed., SOCAN)
Director of Music
Krista has been playing the piano since she was 3 years old. She is a versatile collaborative pianist, educator, adjudicator, and recording artist. She has worked with many choral groups, soloists, opera companies, and orchestras. She has also taught high school and had her own music studio, teaching piano to students of all ages. Krista is the accompanist for Chorus Niagara and the Bach Elgar Choir of Hamilton, and is thrilled to begin her new position as Music Director at Munn's.
Krista was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, and now resides in Grimsby with her two children and dog, Jasper.
Mark W. Ruhnke
Office Administrator
Born and raised in Scarborough, ON (Agincourt), Mark now resides in Burlington with his partner Mike and their puppy, Marvin!
Just prior to the beginning of Covid19, Mark successfully defended his dissertation at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. This was a culminating event, celebrating a career shared between various churches in the United Church of Canada and in the music education field. At present, Mark serves two worship communities; Munn's United Church, Oakville as Office Administrator and Port Nelson United Church, Burlington as Director of Music.
Mark volunteers as the Treasurer of the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Hymn Society (S.O.C.H.S.) and co-chaired the very successful RCCO/OHS pipe organ convention ~ A Festival of Pipes "Building Bridges ~ Forging Friendships" in Toronto during the first week of July 2023!
Choral Opportunities at Munn’s!
We love music! Have you been thinking about singing? Now is your chance!
From the beginning of September to the end of June, come and join us for rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. New members are always welcome!