Rev. Oluwajimi Dairo ~ Minister
Rev. Oluwajimi Dairo is from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, but was born and raised in Lagos, the economic hub of Nigeria. Born over four decades ago, he accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized as a teenager. He sensed God’s calling to full-time ministry and began his ministerial journey in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2023, Rev. Oluwajimi relocated to Winnipeg, Canada. He joined the Kindred Spirits collaboration of Immanuel and John Black Memorial United Churches in September 2025 providing worship leadership and pastoral care. He is married to Eno Ololade, and they are blessed with four children.
Contact – phone: 204-669-0220; email: iuchurch@mymts.net
Sharon Vandenberg ~ Office Administrator
Sharon Vandenberg has been with Immanuel since 2001. She is the person that greets you on the phone, in person, through email and answers your questions/concerns. Sharon prepares our weekly bulletin/announcements, newsletters, annual reports, does record keeping and communicates with the various clusters, staff, regular renters of the building and volunteers.
She is also the person that does the bookings for the Church, such as funerals/memorial services, weddings and other events. Assisting with special events that take place at Immanuel during the year is a task she is always willing to help with when needed. You can find Sharon in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
