Staff
Reverend Molly Bell
Since the summer of 2002, Rev. Molly has had the pleasure of serving in Team Ministry with OUC. She has delighted in collaborating with her ministry partners to provide engaging, creative worship, relevant programming, and compassionate pastoral care. Molly has a particular heart for children & youth ministry and can always be counted on to have a drawer full of stickers, a random craft idea, or a pocket full of candy!
Molly came to ministry with an honours Science degree in psychology from Queen’s University, and a Master’s of Divinity from Queen’s Theological College. She spent her first few years of ministry with the Aylwin Pastoral Charge in Western Quebec.
When not writing sermons late Saturday night, she can be found spending time with her husband Stephen, bringing provisions to their daughter Emma who studies aerospace engineering, or caring for their rabbit Lola. Molly enjoys spending time with friends, decorating cakes, going to movies, working out at the gym, volunteering at school and travelling the world.
Her door is open and she would welcome the chance to spend time with you! Because YOU are the best part of OUC!
Reverend Mike Perreault
Rev. Mike Perreault joined Orleans United Church (OUC) in May 2023—returning for the second time! Mike grew up at OUC and came back after 25 years of ministry experience across Quebec, Southwestern Ontario, the Seaway Valley, and Beacon Hill in Ottawa. His heart has always remained connected to the Orleans community, and he is excited to partner with neighbors to make Orleans a healthy, safe, and welcoming place for all.
Mike holds a Master of Divinity from Queen’s Theological College and studied Comparative Religious Studies at Carleton University. His journey through ministry has given him a wide range of experiences, and he brings creativity, compassion, and innovation to everything he does.
In addition to serving at OUC, Mike is a serving member of the Canadian Armed Forces. He is the chaplain for the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry Highlanders in Cornwall. Mike is also a Protestant chaplain at the National Military Cemetery of Canada. His role combines his passion for public service, faith, and community connection.
Mike is an adventurer at heart. He loves making music, photography, traveling, walking (lots of walking), connecting with people from different backgrounds, and finding creative ways to foster meaningful connections. His approach to ministry is rooted in joy, exploration, compassion, and celebration.
Mike’s family includes two young-adult sons, Aidan and Isaac, and their lively boss— “Pixie”, a 13-year-old Jack Russel/Corgi mix who keeps the household in line.
Mike is eager to meet you and connect! With his open-hearted, progressive, and creative approach, Mike invites you to join him in building a vibrant, inclusive, and compassionate faith community.
Choir Director Scott Richardson
Originally from Dartmouth N.S., Scott is active in the Ottawa music scene as a pianist and choir conductor. He is the longtime director here at Orleans United Church , Atlantic Voices and Musica Viva Singers. He is the accompanist for the Ottawa Choral Society, as well as a pianist with the Ottawa Children’s Choir organization — he has accompanied their Chamber, Concert, and Viva Choirs. Scott has also accompanied Army Voices, the Carleton University Choir, and the Canadian Centennial Choir. Since 2016, Scott has performed regularly at the Gladstone Theatre, appearing in productions as a singer and multi-instrumentalist. He co-produced and performed in Phantom Crew (2023) as well as No-Show: Songs From Lost Gigs (2021), and was a co-creator of Bear & Company’s tributes to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Gordon Lightfoot, as well as the music director/pianist for Jacques Brel is Alive and Well….
Office Administrator Kim Gratton
Kim Gratton has been OUC’s Office Administrator since September 2015. Before that she worked in the same role for Queenswood United Church (Orleans), Halifax Presbytery, and Waverley (Nova Scotia) Pastoral Charge. In addition to being the first point of contact for people contacting the church, Kim is responsible for producing the weekly service bulletin and PowerPoint, as well as the weekly newsletter; keeping the booking schedule; updating the church roll; and numerous other duties as required.
Outside of work, Kim is a member of two choirs, loves to bake and garden, and looks forward to biking to work in good weather!