The Reverend Cynthia Haines-Turner
Diocese of Western Newfoundland
Beginning as a PWRDF parish representative in 1992, Cynthia has also been a diocesan representative. As PWRDF diocesan coordinator from 2001-14 she planned and conducted workshops. According to her nominator she advocates on behalf of PWRDF at every opportunity and is a conscientious worker.
Cynthia was Deputy Prolocutor of the General Synod (2013-2016) and Prolocutor, (2016-2019) and also a member of the Council of General Synod (1995-98, 2001-2004, 2010-2019). She is a former member of the Partners in Mission and the Partners in Mission and Ecojustice Committees and was member and co-chair of her diocesan executive. She is a past member of the Deer Lake Integrated School Board and member and past-chair of the Corporation of Queen’s College. Cynthia is currently serving as priest at the parish of St. Mary the Virgin in Corner Brook, NL.
Besides her board experience, Cynthia brings an ability to listen to all sides and seek consensus and an ability to reflect theologically.
