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Vestry

The vestry is the legal representative of the parish with regard to all matters pertaining to its corporate property. Trinity has 12 vestry members, and 5 officers.
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Trinity Vestry and other Leaders, gathered for a leadership retreat in February, 2020.
Selection of the Vestry
Vestry members are elected by parish members at the annual parish meeting in January. Members are asked to serve for three years, and 1/3 of the spots are up for election each January. A nominating committee suggests a slate on which parishioners vote.

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Tasks of the Vestry
  • helps define and articulate the mission of the congregation 
  • supports the church's mission by word and deed
  • selects the rector
  • ensures effective organization and planning
  • manages resources and finances.

Officers

The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector.
​There are two wardens. The senior warden leads the parish between rectors and is a support person for the rector. The junior warden has responsibility for church property and buildings. 
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​Other officers include the treasurer, assistant treasurer, clerk, and convention delegates.

Vestry Officers
  • Senior Warden: Carolyn Clement
  • Junior Warden: Katherine Oakes
  • Treasurer: Anthony Galici
  • Assistant Treasurer: Judy Gessford
  • Parish Clerk: Kathy Zirolli
Convention Delegates
  • Polly Parker
  • Michele McFarlane
Alternate Delegate
  • John Nagy
Vestry Members
Three Year Term:
  • Janet Collins
  • Lynn Morris
  • Tom Mylander
  • Mark Tschiegg
Two Year Term:
  • Madeline Christensen
  • Dennis Golden
  • Lisa Salisbury
  • Marta Williard
​One Year Term:
  • Mel Smith
  • Elaine Chagnon
  • Jessica Olewnik
  • Melien Lavoie


The People

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Trinity Church is made up of people of all ages and many circumstances.
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Clergy 

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Our Clergy are deeply committed to our community and parish.
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Staff

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We are thankful for our dedicated and hardworking staff.
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Feel free to contact anyone of the clergy or staff Here if you have questions or want more information.
​We would love to hear from you.

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11 Church Street
Tariffville CT 06081

860.651.0201

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  • Home
  • Welcome
    • Core Values
    • People
    • Vestry
    • Clergy
    • Staff
    • History
  • What We Do
    • Music Ministries >
      • Music Schedule
      • St Gregory Choir
      • Contemporary Worship
      • Audio Visual Team
    • Healing >
      • Healing Events & Activity
      • Online Prayers for Healing
      • Prayer Shawls
      • Counseling Center/Spiritual Direction
    • Small Groups
    • Adult Ed
    • Faith in Action >
      • Giving
      • Local Mission
      • Global Mission
      • Teams >
        • Outreach Commission
        • Evangelism Team
    • Worship >
      • Sunday Service Ministry
  • Children and Youth
    • Children >
      • Nursery Care
      • Sunday School
      • First Communion
      • Children's Services
    • Youth >
      • Youth Group Registration
      • Youth Website
      • Confirmation
    • Camp
  • The Latest
    • Calendar
    • What's Happening at Trinity
    • Trinity Times
    • Social Media
    • Listen to Sermons
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Lent 2021
    • Easter