Reverend Marlene Salmonson grew up in her home church, Oxford Street United, in Halifax, Nova Scotia where she sang in the choir and attended CGIT. She completed a Bachelor of Theology (Hons.) at Vanguard College, and a Master of Theological Studies degree at St. Stephen’s College. Her thesis, “Making a Spiritual Connection with Jewelry,” was supervised by David Goa, who Marlene met while volunteering at the “Anno Domini: Jesus Through the Centuries” exhibit at the Alberta Provincial Museum. She completed her Master of Divinity at St. Andrew’s College. Between degrees, she was chosen to be the Bard of the Avenue, writing poetry about her Edmonton home community of Alberta Avenue. Before coming to Sherwood Park United Church, Marlene served at Two Hills United in Two Hills, Alberta. Marlene’s passion is theology, especially the intersection of theology with everyday living. Sometimes a puzzle, sometimes a revelation; at all times a reflection of the mystery of the God who loves her and who has led her to this place.