Our Minister

The Reverend Dr. John Pentland

John Pentland has been the minister at Hillhurst since September of 2005. 

John is originally from Ontario, and studied at Queen's University, University of Toronto, Princeton, and the University of Chicago, earning his D.Min . in 2002.

John is married to Anna Martin.  They parent three children, Jesse, Josh, and Allie.
 
John is passionate about making connections between religion or spirituality and living a meaningful life. With one foot in the church, and one in the community, he believes that what we do at Hillhurst United should impact and support all areas of our life. 

He explores crossover theology with topics like wine and spirituality, "reel" theology, and issues of lived hospitality.  

When John is not at Hillhurst, or volunteering with the United Way of Calgary and Area, he can be found running in the neighborhood with his dog, coaching or playing soccer, or driving his kids to soccer and hockey.  

He is excited to be working in a community that seeks relevance, connection and the living of a passionate life.