Rector:     The Rev. Kim L. Coleman

The Reverend Kim L. Coleman has served as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia since November 2002.  As rector, Mother Kim oversees Trinity’s dynamic outreach and community building ministry to the Columbia Pike area.  This ministry includes the Columbia Pike Thrift Shop, the Trinity School of Early Learning, Trinity’s Mothers Union Branch, and a Youth “Art for Life” initiative launched in winter 2009.

An Episcopalian since 1993, Kim was confirmed at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church in Alexandria, Virginia and was sponsored for ordination by St. Christopher’s Church in Springfield, Virginia.  She graduated cum laude from Virginia Theological Seminary in May 2001 and was ordained to the priesthood at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on December 29 of 2001 by The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee.  In addition to a Master of Divinity degree, Kim holds Bachelor of Arts degrees (1980) in Political Science and Economics from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania.

Prior to entering the ordination track, Kim pursued a career in the association management and human resources fields.  She served as Assistant Director of Commercial Real Estate for the National Association of Home Builders, a consultant for the National Association of Realtors, and Benefits Manager for a government contractor in Northern Virginia.  Much of Kim’s church and secular work experience has involved designing and producing various curricula instructing others in how to do everything from building mini-warehouses to being a disciple of Christ.

Mother Kim believes in the therapeutic power of laughter and describes herself as a “committed, striving, often obedient yet still imperfect follower of Christ who loves sharing God’s joy with others.” 

The most common question Kim faces from people for whom women as pastors is a new phenomena is “So, what   do I/we call you?”  She encourages people to choose between Reverend Kim, Mother Kim and/or (simply) Kim.  You may contact Rev. Kim via email at rector@tecarl.org

    Administrative Assistant to the Rector:  Joy Y. Warburton

Joy Warburton joined our staff as the Administrative Assistant to the Rector in May 2010.  Joy an Episcopalian has extensive experience in parish administration support roles; is also a member of Trinity where her and her family has been active members of the parish for over fifteen years.  Joy lives in Woodbridge, VA with her husband, Edmund, and their two children Elaine and Cameron. She sees administration as her spiritual gift and ministry and is delighted and blessed to be working in a church environment all these years.

.You may contact Joy via email at info@tecarl.org .

Deacon:      The Rev. Deacon Mary Beth Emerson

Ordained as a vocational deacon on February 5th, 2011, The Reverend Deacon Mary Beth Emerson has been assigned by the Right Reverend Shannon S. Johnston to serve at Trinity Episcopal Church, as a deacon, through 2012.  As a deacon, Mary Beth's liturgical functions will symbolize all that a deacon is to be and to do:  proclaiming the Gospel, asking for forgiveness, assisting at Holy Eucharist and dismissing God's people to go into the world in peace, loving and serving the Lord.

Mary's Beth's hope for the Diaconate in the Diocese of Virginia is to help all the baptized realize their individual and collective call to ministry.  In addition to serving on Sundays at Trinity, Mary Beth will assist with coordination and staffing of Trinity's outreach ministries, coordination and scheduling of lay pastoral ministries and with youth ministry activities, including mission trips.
 

After a 20 year career in broadcasting, marketing and fundraising, She became an Episcopal youth minister and Christian Educator, and previously served as the outreach coordinator at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Arlington.  She hopes to work with all at Trinity in seeking and serving Christ in everyone we meet, and in respecting and celebrating the dignity of every person.

You may reach Mary Beth via email at deacon@tecarl.org .
 

 Minister of Music:     Jeremy Sullivan

Jeremy Sullivan joined the staff of Trinity in March 2011 as interim organist and choir director.  Jeremy has been in parish ministry since 2005, serving two congregations in Virginia.  His musical life began as early as three years old.  Jeremy holds his M.Div. from Asbury Seminary, graduating as a charter member of the Leitourgia et Homiletica honor society.  He graduated in 2001 with his Bachelor’s of Science in Church Music, summa cum laude, from Trevecca Nazarene University.  Jeremy provides musical leadership for the 10:30 service, supporting congregational song and the ministry of the choir.  You may reach Jeremy via email at musicmin@tecarl.org .

Seminarian:   Chana Winger

Sexton:     Rienzie George Ferdinando

George Ferdinando has been Trinity’s part-time sexton since December of 2003.  George has a lengthy work history in building maintenance and has improved and cared for our facilities significantly.  By way of introduction, George writes:

My name is George Ferdinando.  I have worked at Trinity Episcopal Church as Sexton for over 4 years.  Every one is good to me including Rev. Kim and the rest of the staff and all the members I know.  I also work at Hyatt Regency Bethesda in the Engineering Department.

I take this opportunity to thank Rev. Kim and the rest of the members of the church who helped my son Yohan Ferdinando to travel to Sri-Lanka to help the tsunami victims.

George has received several commendations from his full time employer for work performed above and beyond the call of duty.  You may contact George through the church office at 703/920-7077 or via email at info@tecarl.org.

Accontant/Bookkeeper:    George Mwangi