Our Home and Native Land
We are a registered Canadian charity
Springdale Church, Toronto is a registered Canadian charity. The organization is run entirely by volunteers and depends on the charitable donations of our members and special event registration fees to finance all of our operations. This includes our regular Sunday services, during which our visitors may wish to make a financial contribution.
Leadership
The Church’s activities are managed by a Board of up to eight Directors. Each Director is elected by members of Springdale Church to a term of two years and may be re-elected. Any individual is eligible to stand for election to the Board, whether or not they are a current member of the Church.
The Board meets regularly to discuss strategic and operational issues affecting the Church and to make decisions. Our Directors are entrusted to act in the best interests of the organization, as they implement programs and pursue measures designed to advance the Church’s spiritual mission and grow its membership.
Governing Documents
As a registered charity, and in the spirit of transparency, Springdale Church is proud to share detailed information about how we govern ourselves.
The following documents establish the formal, foundational structure of the organization and outline the procedures we follow in making decisions about Church membership, management, and programming.
Read on to learn more about our incumbent Directors. Or, if you have questions about the Church’s governance, then please contact us.
Board of Directors
Hilary Bartlett
PresidentHaving joined the Church as a member in 1998, Hilary has been President of Springdale Church for more than a decade. She brings to this post many years of experience in coordinating and managing a board of directors, as well as the national insight that comes from being a Past Governor of the Spiritualist Church of Canada. Hilary has a strong understanding of the challenges of maintaining a board and implements strategies to address these day-to-day challenges. Hilary is a Lecturer, a Medium, and a lifelong student of Spiritualism.
Cubby Coatsworth
SecretaryA Lecturer, a Medium and dedicated supporter of Springdale Church, Cubby has been Secretary of Springdale Church since 2021. He has many years of service on the Board under his belt, having held many different positions, including Treasurer and Director. A member of Springdale Church for over 20 years, Cubby is also an instructor of the Church’s Open Development Circle.
Lucita Leger
TreasurerLucita joined the Board as Treasurer in 2025. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in finance, accounting, and management roles. She shares her knowledge and expertise to maintain Springdale’s financial records. Her dedication to spiritual, personal growth, and community service underscores her commitment to both Springdale and the broader field of financial stewardship.