Rev. Bruce Reinhold Elvis Sheasby, B.A., M. Div., was born in Vancouver, B.C. He is an ordained minister and the Founding Pastor of the Spiritual Community Church of the West.

In 1994, he began his “Blue Christmas” tradition in the small town of Vauxhall, Alberta, which he continued as an annual church community fundraising event. In 2007, he took the event to “the big stage” of  the Jack Singer Concert hall. As the event grew, it eventually moved to the Jubilee Auditorium in 2010.

Reverend Sheasby has always had a love for Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley’s music, the Gospel and the pioneering Spirit of the West.  His motto is “Having faith is Fun!”.

At Age 16, Bruce sang “Jailhouse Rock” on “The Gong Show.”  In addition, he performed “Peace in the Valley” at the world renowned “Crystal Cathedral.” In 1997, he hosted and won “The International Elvis Gospel Festival” in the small town of Vauxhall, Alberta, as a church fundraiser, which received International News coverage.  It was at that time that he was dubbed “The Rev. Elvis” by a Toronto Sun reporter.  He has a CD “The Rev Sings a Tribute to the King – Maybe It’s Time” including his original songs and also hits of Elvis Presley.

The Spiritual Community Church of the West (SCCW), a non-denominational, federally incorporated and registered charity.  The mission of SCCW is to bridge good news beyond walls and boundaries, in a way the builds partnerships and makes our community and world a better place.

For more information visit Rev Sheasby’s website:  http://www.yourgraceland.com/

As Executive Producer of Blue Christmas Productions, a division of SCCW, his goal is to lift up performing arts as a way to share God’s love and support worthwhile causes in our community.