Rev. Renée Machiniak

It would be my honor to serve on the General Council. I served two terms on the General Council early in my ministry and bring to it now deeper understanding and life experience from over twenty-seven years in parish ministry, nine years as Director of the Almont Summer School, eleven years in hospital and volunteer chaplaincy. On top of my church work, I serve locally with ongoing community service as a volunteer chaplain with the Royal Oak Police Department, since 2004, and as a Director with the Royal Oak Lion’s Club serving in honor of Helen Keller. I find joy serving as the Youth Chaplain for the Swedenborgian Church Youth League (SCYL) and as mentor for two of our Licensed Pastors. I love this church with all of my heart and soul and promise to serve in this capacity from my authentic faith, which shines with optimism and hope about our future!