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.

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Diaconal Intern:      The Rev. Mary Beth Emerson

As a candidate for Holy Orders toward the vocational diaconate in the Diocese of Virginia, Mary Beth will be spending the next months (June - December 2010) with us in a time of formation, learning and exploration, much like the field placement each seminarian enjoys.  Vocational deacons are new to this Diocese, and are an order of ministry specifically ordained to agency and service, representing the church in the world, and bringing the needs of the world back into our church. She hopes to help all the baptized realize our collective and individual call to ministry.

After a 20 year career in broadcasting, marketing and fundraising, She became an Episcopal youth minister and Christian Educator, and currently serves 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.
 

Minister of Music and Christian Education:     Barbara Stefan

Trinity’s Minister of Music since November 2003 is Barbara Stefan.  Barbara has been involved in church music since she was a teenager.  She holds a Bachelor of Music with a major in organ, and keeps current with church music news and events through member-ships in several professional organizations.  Barbara directs Trinity’s adult, children, and handbell choirs, as well as the Columbia Pike Community Chorus and Columbia Pike MusiKids. 

Since college, when she worked summers as Youth Director and Sunday School Superintendent, Barbara has had a keen interest in Christian Education.  She has

completed the Education for Ministry course (a 4-year equivalent to the first year of seminary), as well as many workshops and conferences relating to Christian Education.  She enjoys the challenges of working with all ages, leadership and learners alike.

Barbara can be reached by phone or via e-mail at musicmin@tecarl.org.

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.

Bookkeeper:      Kelli Corts 

In March 2009 Kelli Corts began serving as bookkeeper for both Trinity Church and Trinity School for Early Learning. In addition to Trinity, Kelli also works for two other area churches.