Jeremy Fehr
Joined the Board March 16, 2023
First Term: Chairperson
Jeremy Fehr has been attending Commons for three and a half years. After moving from his home town of La Crete, Alberta to Calgary in 2015, Jeremy began working at Mennonite Central Committee. His position here allowed him to facilitate the sponsorship of refugees resettling in Alberta through churches, community groups and family members. It was in this position that Jeremy was able to work with Commons to sponsor and support their first refugee family. Jeremy currently works as an Educational Assistant at New Heights School, supporting high school students on the Autism spectrum, a job he has thoroughly enjoyed for the last 3 years. In his spare time, Jeremy enjoys playing basketball on the commons rec team, drawing, playing the piano, and spending time with friends and family. Jeremy has always loved and appreciated Commons’ thoughtful approach to teaching and the space they hold for anyone walking through their doors. Although Calgary has become home for Jeremy, he has always prioritized making it home to see his family in northern Alberta and continues to stay deeply connected to his Mennonite history.
Meredith Caspell
Joined the Board March 20, 2025
First Term:
I have been attending Commons for ten years and have been a member for eight. As someone who grew up Catholic and found the sea of protestant churches hard to navigate, Commons felt like home right away. I love hearing people’s stories of how they found Commons. I met my husband, Jason, through a friend at Commons in 2017 and we were married in 2020. I volunteered on the Connections Team for several years, taking a break to complete my Masters of Sustainability in Ontario. I have participated in many events and groups over the years. More recent health challenges have given me a deeper appreciation for the accessibility offered through virtual options. It is such a joy to be part of a church that has so many different ways for people to feel connected. I currently work for the federal public service on a team that leads national assessments on climate change impacts and adaptation. It is a multi-year process that requires medium and long-term planning, where I lead several teams to ensure we are meeting our goals and staying true to our guiding principles. I feel honoured to be nominated for the Board and I look forward to applying my experiences and perspectives to serve our church.
When not working, you can either find me in my stained glass studio at our home in Bowness, or exploring the outdoors through the seasons. I am excited to see how Commons grows and changes in the coming years!
Angela Gosselin
Joined the Board March 20, 2025
First Term
Angela has been connected to Commons Church since 2020 and has been part of the group and volunteer communities at Commons. She has had the privilege of leading the Lending Library Group, a space for exploring faith through literature and discussion.
Professionally, Angela is a Chartered Accountant and a consulting Chief Financial Officer. She has spent the past 11 years in the environmental industry and is passionate about meaningful stewardship. She has served on corporate and non-profit boards, supporting strategy, corporate development and governance.
Born and raised in Calgary, Angela lives here with her husbandand two daughters. She is also a passionate disabilities advocate, a role shaped by her youngest daughter’s diagnosis of Rett syndrome. She is honoured to support Commons Church in its mission and community impact.
Erik Lottermoser
Joined the board March 17, 2022
Second Term: Secretary
I’ve been attending Commons with my wife (Erin) and our daughters (Elsa and Esmae) since 2016. Being connected to the church community through volunteering has always been important to me. At the Inglewood Parish, I volunteered in the Worship Ministry playing drums. My wife and I have also been involved with Commons Groups which has led to meaningful friendships and a deep sense of community. Commons has blessed our lives in many ways and I’m honoured to be nominated to serve on the leadership team.
I’m a professional engineer and have spent the majority of my career focused on oil and gas
development in South America. My position as an asset manager means I lead a diverse, international and multi-disciplinary team. I love to meet a challenge head on and see a project through from idea to execution. I’m excited to apply my professional skills in ways that help Commons continue to serve our community.
When I’m not working on a spreadsheet, you can find me camping with my family, tinkering with my vehicles or playing video games with my daughters.
Lael Campbell
Joined the Board March 16, 2023
First Term
My husband Dave and I have been attending Commons since 2016. I was drawn to the community as I saw it live out its values of ‘Intellectually Honest; Spiritually Passionate with Jesus at the Centre’. Being passionate about the table and its role in hospitality and reconciliation, I see commons as a natural fit with my theology and values.
I completed a Masters in Christian Studies at Ambrose Seminary in 2017 and a course in Spiritual Direction from Soulstream in 2018. Native Newfoundlanders, we’ve now lived in Calgary for over 35 years. I’ve worked as an executive assistant in a large energy company and eventually I moved on to be at home with my children and a community volunteer among a wide cross section of new Canadians. Much of that energy was focused on children and young adults in our neighborhood and at the U of C. In the past, I have served on several volunteer committees and boards. My tenure on the Commons board in 2018 was cut short by a move overseas for two and a half years. At that time, I was coordinator for Common’s ‘Dinner Party Network’.
A lot of my time these days is spent wherever there are newcomers, a table and an opportunity to be creative with local produce and interesting ingredients.
Parents to three adult children, Dave and I are navigating life by undertaking new projects, travel and other pursuits that involve water, mountains, people and food.
Shahani Kariyawasam she/her
Joined the Board Mar 16, 2023
First Term
I am grateful to my parents for encouraging me to pursue my own path. After exposure to many spiritual journeys, I was led to Jesus through the Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship in Sri Lanka. Many wars and resulting closures of universities there impeded my education. Thirty-four years ago, my then-husband and I chose Calgary as our home because the University of Calgary opened its doors to foreign transfer students. I completed my undergraduate and doctoral degrees in engineering while supporting my family and parents. I chose to work in the Energy industry in the areas of Safety and R&D. This has given me the opportunity to serve in all inhabited continents of the world.
My two children thrived in Calgary and have taken wing to explore their chosen professions of law and medicine. They continue to teach me many aspects of life to which I was blind. My second child is part of the LGBTQ community and has opened my eyes to what many of us were sadly brought up to shun and misunderstand. I believe humans are the same in all aspects that matter.
My partner, Doug, and I serve Commons in the Communion team and in an exceptional home group. We frequently enjoy the Rocky Mountains by hiking and cross-country skiing. I humbly accept the nomination to serve this meaningful community.
Stuart McGibbon
Joined the Board Mar 14, 2024
First Term
My wife (Alyssa) and I have been attending Commons since the fall of 2014. During this time, we have welcomed into our family a daughter (Reese) and son (Zachary). We have also been active members of the community, leading a home group, serving with the connection team, and serving on the Inglewood Parish launch team.
I previously served on the Board from 2016-2021, holding the position of Finance and Board Chair. I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the Board again and look forward to working alongside Jeremy and the team as our community continues to grow and make its mark on the city.
I love spending time with my family, especially finding new camping spots in the summer months. Professionally, I started my career as a Chartered Accountant for a large global accounting firm and am currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of a group of Brewpubs.
Aspen Redecopp
Joined the Board Mar 20, 2025
First Term
I have been attending Commons since 2020 online, and now I am a Sevenpm service enthusiast along with my family. I am on the coffee team as well as helping out with special events. I have been going to church my whole life but I have never felt such community as I do at Commons. I have appreciated the inclusive and judgement free environment as those are important values for me.
I am currently attending Mount Royal University and am working towards a Bachelors degree in Science, majoring in Biology. My focus is in ecology and evolution. I work at the Calgary Climbing Centre Rocky Mountain location bothinstructing and on the front desk. I have previously done volunteer work with a number of nonprofits most notably International Justice Mission. I also have spent several summers working as an aide.
I have lived in Calgary all my life. This has allowed me to foster a love for many outdoor activities in my spare time. My favourites include rock climbing, skiing and anything involving the water. I also enjoy reading, art and baking in my free time.
Jeremy Duncan
Lead Pastor
Non-voting Member
I get the privilege of helping to lead our team here at Commons. My partner Rachel and I have a son and a dog and now a new baby daughter (all three adopted and amazing). It has been one of the great privileges of my life to participate in the formation of the Commons community and to see how it has grown and evolved over years.
I hold a Bachelor of Theology and received a Master of Arts in Biblical/Theological Studies writing about non-violence and the work of René Girard.
Bobbi Salkeld
Non-voting Member
Bobbi brings her love of creativity, preaching, and theology to Commons as a pastor.
Her first focus at Commons is teaching. She looks forward to sharing her voice, which is informed by various expressions of faith and academic accomplishments. Her second focus is forming a team of volunteers to create thriving junior high and high school communities at Commons. She looks forward to helping you connect with young people in a way that is mutually life-giving.
Bobbi represents the staff team in all our board discussions.
