Bethan was installed as the full-time Pastor here at Faith in June 2023 after spending a year as the Intern/Vicar. Bethan is passionate about nurturing faith, inter-faith/inter-spiritual dialogue, and music ministry. She is greatly looking forward to growing in relationship with Faith Lutheran Church, and with the wider community.

Bethan is involved in wider church work within the Eastern Synod of the ELCIC: On the leadership team of the annual Young Adult Retreat and sits on the Legal and Constitution Committee of the Eastern Synod Council.

In her free time, Bethan loves nature and the outdoors, hiking, canoeing, and backpacking. Additionally, Bethan enjoys all things science fiction and fantasy: ask her about Dungeons and Dragons or Star Wars!

Dermott Shepherd is a pianist and composer born in Hamilton, Ontario. He began teaching himself piano at the age of five while living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, began formal training at the conservatory the following year, and three years later was a soloist for Symphony Nova Sinfonia.

After many years of classical studies, his focus turned to composing, and he later went on to study jazz and music performance at Mohawk College.

Upon graduating, Dermott began working as the music director at a church in Hamilton as well as London, and in September of 2022, he joined Faith Lutheran Church in Brantford.

Dermott spends most of his days recording music and collaborating with many different artists. He’s an avid runner, and enjoys playing with his cats, watching hockey, and hiking.