The Congregational Council, meeting in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2018, began discussing various options for ministry staffing responding to the report and findings of the Transition Team and outlined a process leading to a congregational decision on staffing.
- At our August 13, 2018 meeting, we plan on narrowing down the options and deciding on a recommendation that will be presented to the congregation.
- During September, this recommendation will be presented to the congregation for conversation and feedback in a variety of venues along with a report of the Transition Team.
- On Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 11:15 a.m., a Special Congregational Meeting will be held for the purpose of voting on the ministry staffing recommendation.
As we consider ministry staffing options, we recognize that due to changes in society, and to the demographics of Trinity, we are challenged to think about ministry staffing in new ways. This presents us with both possibilities leading to growth and mission, while at the same time potentially causing discomfort and sadness.
Nonetheless, as we look to the future, we are filled with hope! This is the Church of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit will continue to sustain, strengthen, and guide us. We are filled with hope because the congregation resoundingly supports the ministry of Pastor Nathan, Cantor Mark, and Youth Director Jena Hardy. We are filled with hope because participants in Transition Team Focus Groups expressed a strong desire for outreach to the community and robust programming for children and families. We are filled with hope because individuals have been faithfully fulfilling financial pledge commitments and have strongly supported the Forever Faithful Debt Reduction Campaign with pledges exceeding $300,000.
Thank you for your prayers and patience as together we make staffing decisions that will most effectively help us fulfill our mission To Welcome, Proclaim, and Serve in Christ’s Name in Worcester for many years to come. Please speak with anyone of us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!
2018 Trinity Council: Thom Tarquinio, President; Susan Brown, Vice-President; Dale Mattice, Secretary; Scott Baeder, Treasurer, The Rev. Nathan Pipho, Pastor; Alivia Burns, Nancy Fontneau, Jennifer O’Connor, Mark Mummert, Chris Pavasaris, Anastasia Ranese, Sulma Rubert-Silva; Jacob Schur, Joel Schur, Jessica Sutherland, and Judy Willoughby.