Wendy was ordained in the Diocese of Niagara in 1989. Archbishop John Bothwell had a vision, at that time, for a category of ministry rarely used in the Anglican Church: worker priests. Wendy was ordained to serve as a priest in higher education. This is what she has done over the past 30 years (Huron University: Faculty of Theology; Vancouver School of Theology at UBC; Renison University College at the University of Waterloo), while also being attached to a local parish for sacramental and pastoral work.
Currently, Wendy is both a Professor of Religious Studies and Social Work and President of Renison. Wendy is married to Michael Gibson who serves as a Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario. Together they have 5 adult children and one granddaughter (and a wonderful canine companion: Monty!). Wendy is also an artist who integrates her spirituality with a deep passion for painting. As a member of the St. Andrew’s pastoral team, she hopes to offer herself as parish needs open opportunity.
