Office Administrator - Monica Scheifele
Monica Scheifele joined the Trillium Lutheran Church staff in October of 2020 when she returned to Waterloo to be closer to family including aging parents and a teenage niece. Prior to working for Trillium, Monica shared her administrative gifts with the Mennonite Central Committee Peace and Justice Office in Ottawa for 23 years where she served as a program assistant. She loves making sure things run smoothly and helping people in any way she can. All are welcome to visit the church office, even Big Red the St. John’s Nursery School fish.
Director of Music - Lilla Hall
Lilla Hall joined the music ministry team at Trillium Lutheran Church in the fall of 2018. After twenty-one years as music director at St. Mark’s Lutheran church Kitchener she brought with her an extensive understanding of the Lutheran music tradition. As times are changing for all churches, openness to new growth and ideas is paramount for the job. Coming from a farming background she realizes the importance of sowing seeds and, with patience, nurturing new growth as each season changes. Lilla works with many volunteer musicians in the various musical ensembles: hand bell choir, vocal choir (with choral scholars) and worship band she values the community and shared experience of music making. Lilla places high value on family life, married to fellow organist David, with three grown children and one grandchild.
In the community she is a ferocious paddler on the Breast Cancer Dragon boat team, plays clarinet with the Waterloo Concert Band, enjoys traditional quilting and is member of the Waterloo County Quilters Guild.
Youth & Family Ministry - Nathan Mantey
Nathan is easy to spot in a crowd. Flag him down if you are new to Trillium programs or if you are curious about getting involved. Nathan brings his experience from outdoor ministry and youth work with these churches and organizations:
Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg (ELCIC)
Edgewood Camp and Conference Centre (ELCIC)
Parish of Central Saanich, BC (Anglican)
Diocese of British Columbia (Anglican)
Camp Lutherwood Ministries, Oregon (ELCA)
Outside of his work at Trillium, Nathan is a teacher and outdoor educator.
Program Coordinator - Dallas Weber
Young Adult Ministry, Footpaths
Dallas Weber earned his camp staff chops at Edgewood Camp & Conference Centre. In addition to supporting Footpaths weekly programming, he coordinates the young adult ministry program at Trillium. Dallas is pursuing studies in Social Work and loves to hear your cat stories.
Youth Outreach - Emily Saunderson
Emily organizes youth fellowship events once or twice a month: cosmic bowling, arcade night, church-wide games, pottery painting, capture the flag and more.
Emily is a biochemistry technician and enjoys ringette, softball, jigsaw puzzles, and sudoku.
Footpaths Arts & Drama - Morgan Ellig
Morgan is studying social work at Conestoga College. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys spending time with firends and listening to music. Morgan’s favourite things about camp are meeting new people and forming long-lasting relationships.
Footpaths Crafts & Hospitality - Laura Saunderson
Laura is studying biochemistry at the University of Guelph. In her spare time, Laura enjoys playing and reffing ringette. Laura’s favourite part of camp is creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Footpaths Band Coordinator - Leo Schellenberger
Leo is a student at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. He loves music, playing and singing. His favourite thing about camp is Chef David’s mac-and-cheese.