The core team works behind the scenes to clarify our collective vision and connect our mission to all that we do.

The team includes April Burrows, Gianni Garbin, and Pastor Awit Marcelino - all of whom bring unique skills and gifts in the ways that they lead and serve.

APRIL BURROWS

April believes that people are extraordinary and that each person is a unique expression of God. She knows that when there is a new awareness and clarity of purpose and dreams, every person can experience breakthroughs, incredible peace, joy, and love while living the life of their dreams.

As a Certified Dream Builder Coach, Enneagram Coach and Spiritual Director, April supports individuals claim the lives they know are the highest expression of their true selves and live the lives of their dreams. April is also an experienced leader, entrepreneur, workshop facilitator, and the host of the podcast Connected On Purpose. 

GIANNI GARBIN

Gianni is a native of Toronto, having moved across the pond from Italy when he was just a child. He has a passion for comic books, good films, and hockey. Church wasn't always a big deal for him, although his faith always was. It wasn't until he found the Disciples of Christ that he found a community that appreciated his strengths and dedication.

Gianni has been an ardent supporter of Sugarbush ever since it was an idea on a page. Gianni co-leads Dinner Church and is the main coordinator of Men’s Breakfast. He has a heart for hospitality and is the first person to welcome you at the door or in the Zoom meeting.

REV. AWIT MARCELINO

Awit is a second-generation Filipino-Canadian from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before attending seminary, she was a Volunteer Coordinator at an after school program for newcomer and Indigenous high school students, the founder of an intercultural and interfaith food and exploration group for students, and a union rep for her fellow youth workers.

Awit is a recent graduate of the Master of Divinity program at Emmanuel College (Toronto School of Theology). In addition to Sugarbush, she is the co-pastor at St. Thomas Christian Church in St. Thomas, ON and she co-leads Open Table, an online Bible study and dinner church for young adults. Her belief in radical hospitality and commitment to social and economic justice is woven through each message, prayer, and post.