Rev. Creighton Friedrich
Rector (lead pastor)
I’ve had the joy of serving as New Song’s Rector since May 2020. Previously I’ve served as Curate (assisting pastor) at St Peter & St Paul’s in Ottawa and Christ Church in Plano, Texas. I’m a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (BA, MA) in Chicago, a member of the Sons of the Holy Cross, and I serve on the board of directors of the Anglican Relief and Development Fund Canada. My wife Rachel and I enjoy eclectic music, domestic zoo-keeping, reading, podcasts, various sci-fi and comic book franchises and a good cup of coffee with friends old and new. Connect with Creighton.
Jonathan Liebich
Rector’s Warden
I was born and raised in Salmon Arm, British Columbia before moving to Vancouver where I attended UBC and graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance. I’m proud to call Port Perry my hometown since 2010. I’ve been an active member of New Song Church since it’s inception and in addition to serving as the People’s Warden I serve as the director of New Song Chancel Choir and regularly lead worship on Sunday mornings. Connect with Jonathan.
Jeff Garriock
People’s Warden & Interim Treasurer
Ministry Staff
Rev. Matt Usherwood
Curate (assisting pastor)
I was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, and didn’t come to faith until later in life as a teenager. Since then I have been involved in various ministry roles and denominational settings. Before coming to New Song, I served as a Ministry Intern at Church of the Messiah in the downtown core of Ottawa. I am an ordained transitional deacon in the Anglican Network in Canada (ANiC) and a graduate from Ryle Theological Seminary (Ottawa, ON). I have a strong desire to see people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and live committed lives serving Jesus.
I am happily married to Amy and we are the proud owners of two budgies. In our spare time we enjoy reading, rock climbing, strong coffee, and travelling to the UK. Connect with Matt.
Ministry Advisory Board
Susan Brown – Worship Coordinator
Suzanne Garriock – Outreach & Family Ministry Coordinator
Susan O’Riordan – Parish Family Care
Jake Rempel – Property Steward
New Song Church is a parish of the Anglican Network in Canada. You can learn more about our diocesan leadership here.