Valerie Alipova

Associate Pastor

Valerie Alipova was born in Zaporozhye, Ukraine. She came to Winnipeg in 2015 to do a volunteer service year at Carter Early Learning Centre. She became a member at Bethel Mennonite Church in 2016, and has been involved in the church since then. She finished her BA at Canadian Mennonite University with majors in Psychology and Peacebuilding and minor in Theological studies in April, 2020. She is currently an Associate Pastor at Bethel Mennonite Church with the primary focus on Children, Youth, Young Adults and Young Family Ministry. Her motto is “every day has a new opportunity to be a blessing to others.” She loves animals, especially dogs, and enjoys spending time outside. Valerie loves traveling and learning about traditions of different cultures.

Musings from Valerie