Statement
of Purpose
To welcome and
encourage
all
in our
journey
with Christ
To provide a loving,
active environment
for
Christian worship,
learning and service
To utilize our
Episcopal
heritage
and
our unique
gifts, resources and
blessings
as a witness
in the
community.
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Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori
Bishop of Southwestern Virginia: The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell
Staff of Trinity Church
Paul S. Nancarrow
Rector
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The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Nancarrow came to Trinity in the fall of 2008. Before Trinity, he served churches in the dioceses of Minnesota, Tennessee, and Michigan. Paul has a PhD in theology from Vanderbilt University, where he worked in the areas of theology of nature and process theology. He is particularly interested in the relationship between religion and science and the question of cosmology, or how we can give an account of the world that can accommodate both material and spiritual realities. "The world is made of differences in relationship," he says; "Science discovers this, and Genesis proclaims it. If that is so, then how do we human beings in the world join in God's creative work by creating relationships out of our differences? That is what the church is all about."
Paul and Lee, his wife, live in the rectory on Trinity's grounds. Paul has two adult children, Maggie and Aidan, who live in Minnesota.
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Shelby O. Owen Associate Rector
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The Rev. Shelby Ochs Owen began as our Associate Rector in June 2009. Her previous positions since ordination were as associate rectors at St. Paul's Church in Ivy, and at St. Anne's Church in Reston. She is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary (M.Div.) in Alexandria (2005) and the College of William and Mary (B.A.-Art History), where she met her husband Steve. Shelby lives in Staunton with her husband, son and daughter. Her other son lives in Boston. Her focus at Trinity includes Christian Education, Parish Youth and Pastoral Care as well as general ministry.
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James E. Gilman
Deacon
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John P. Wilkinson
Deacon
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Roger Snyder
Clergy Associate |
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John D. Lane
Rector Emeritus |
The Rev. Dr. John D. Lane was rector of Trinity Church from 1987 to 2007 and was named Rector Emeritus in 2010. |
Randall Swanson
Director of Music |
Dr. Randall Swanson began working at Trinity in 2011. He holds degrees in organ and sacred music from Lawrence University in Wisconsin (BA in Music); University of North Texas (Master of Music) and Northwestern University (Doctor of Music). He worked as organist and choirmaster for 21 years at St. Clement Church in Chicago before coming to Trinity. |
Margaret
Pearson
Parish Administrator |
Margaret
Pearson has been the Parish Administrator for Trinity Church since
September 2005. She lives in Staunton with her husband, Oakley. They are
members of Trinity Church. She has two children and two grandchildren. |
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Ron Sexton
Parish Sexton |
Ron Sexton is Trinity's property caretaker. He lives in Fishersville with his wife and daughter. |
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Mailing Address: P. O. Box 208, Staunton, VA 24402
