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Clergy
Rev. William “A.J.” Heine / Rector
The Rev. AJ Heine joined Trinity as Rector in 2021. AJ is a 1986 graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. In 2003, he graduated from Seabury Western Seminary in Evanston, IL. He has two adult children. He comes to us from St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in Metairie, LA, where he served as rector since 2006. He leads his resume with this statement: “Growing community, crossing borders, building bridges, and connecting people to the love of God in Jesús Christ is the source of my greatest joy and the best way I know to unleash the power of God’s love to heal the world.”
Rev. Cara Ellen Modisett / Curate
The Rev. Cara Ellen Modisett joined Trinity as curate in June 2022 after finishing her M.Div. at Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained as a priest on January 7, 2023. A native of Harrisonburg, she has degrees in music and English from James Madison University and an M.F.A. in creative nonfiction from Goucher College. In her pre-seminary life she worked as editor of Blue Ridge Country magazine, a producer/reporter for WVTF public radio, English instructor at Ferrum College, communications advisor for the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, music director at St. Elizabeth’s, Roanoke; minister of communications at Church of the Holy Communion, Memphis; communications director at St. John’s Episcopal, Roanoke and staff collaborative pianist at Radford University. She is listening for how her secular callings will shape priesthood.
In Memoriam Rev. Shirley E. Ruedy (1947-2023)
The Trinity community remembers our late deacon, the Rev. Shirley Ruedy, who passed in August 2023. Read her obituary and her sermons and articles.
Staff
Muffie Newell / Assistant for Formation and Pastoral Care
Muffie Newell joined the staff in mid-July 2017. She has been a member of Trinity church since 1989. Through the years she has been very involved with the Christian Education committee serving as co-chair, youth leader, and Sunday school teacher. Currently she is coordinator of a pastoral ministry called Trinity Cares. She is married to Ross and has two wonderful daughters Liza and Emma.
Virginia “Gen” Bolena / Organist & Director of Music
See her listing on the Music Staff & Volunteers page.
Laurie Carrington / Parish Administrator
Laurie Carrington began as Parish Administrator in November 2014. She previously served as Office Administrator in Advent Lutheran Church of Harleysville, PA, for 13 years and Zwingli United Church of Christ, in Souderton, PA. (where she grew up) for 11 years prior.
She was very active at her home church where she served on the Congregational Council, coordinated the Women’s Ministry, and served as President of the Indian Valley Women’s Club. Today, in her spare time, she enjoys crafting, gardening, crazy adventures with her grandchildren, and traveling. She has raised two children, Stacy and Tony. She is absolutely in love with her six grandchildren (Chase, Brad, Marlie Kate, Ella, Brennen and Luke)! Laurie lives in Fishersville with her husband Adam.
Patricia Gristo / Housekeeper
Patricia joined Trinity’s staff as a housekeeper in July, 2023.
Vestry
Vestry Officers
The officers meet regularly with the rector to plan agendas for Vestry meetings, to address issues in the parish, and to consult on the development and mission of the congregation.
- Sugie Battin, Senior Warden
- Emily Cochran, Junior Warden
- Lee Beam, Treasurer
- Tom Fechtel, Assistant Treasurer
- Phillippa Holley, Clerk
Vestry Members
Term expires 12/31/2023
Rick Chittum
Oakley Pearson
Graham Tate
Sugie Battin
Term expires 12/31/2024
Wendy Amato
Sally James
Zeb Riley
David Wallace
Term expires 12/31/2025
Tom Bell
Emily Cochran
Holly Moody
Susan Palmer