Our Team

Rev. Elizabeth (Liz) Ruder-Celiz, Interim Priest

Rev. Liz Ruder-Celiz has worked in parishes in the Diocese of Kootenay in Eastern British Columbia and in parishes in the Diocese of New Westminster. Rev Liz will be with St Alban’s until a permanent priest is appointed.

Contact Liz Ruder-Celiz vicarlizruderceliz@gmail.com


Neil Jongbloed, Youth Ministry Leader

Neil has been the youth ministry leader at St. Alban’s since 2023, and also leads the Anglican regional youth ministry for Burnaby and New Westminster. In addition to ministry at St. Alban’s, Neil is a student at the Vancouver School of Theology.


Alex Pantopoulos, Music Director

Alex studied music at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto from the age of 6. He loves playing piano, embracing various styles and genres. He continues to compose his own music and research various types of musical expression. His church career began in 1998 in his home church of Bethany Baptist Church in Toronto. Alex has been the Music Director at St. Alban’s since 2015 and takes great pleasure sharing his musical gifts here.


Beverly Estock, Treasurer

Beverly is an accountant and shares her skills by serving as our Treasurer.

Lizz Lawrence, Parish Administrator


Charlotte Culver, Rector’s Warden


Sheila Bush, People’s Warden


Jim Claydon, Associate People’s Warden