Trinity invites you to meet our parish family.
The Rev’d Peggy Scott, Interim Priest-in-Charge
The Trinity Vestry: Rick Harrington, Senior Warden; Michael Edwards, Junior Warden; David Zolzer, Treasurer; Patricia Brown, Clerk; Melanie Braquet; Bonnie Pace; and Gina Puls.
RECTOR SEARCH JOB DESCRIPTION
• Job Title:
Rector of Trinity Episcopal
• Location:
Natchitoches, LA
• Job Description:
Trinity Episcopal Church is a diverse, inclusive, and loving congregation located in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana, settled in 1714. We are a small but close congregation with a small preschool as a mission. Trinity is a community of people who stand for love, openness, acceptance, understanding, and forgiveness. Our congregation values the closeness of our church family, our children, our older members, and our outreach in the community.
Trinity is a member of the Diocese of Western Louisiana. The Gothic-Norman church was constructed in 1857 and is well loved and maintained. Our members feel a sense of holiness in our beautiful old church. Natchitoches is located about 45 minutes north of Alexandria, LA and about 60 minutes south of Shreveport, LA. Natchitoches Parish has a population of over 37,000. The city of approximately 18,000 is an easy 4-hour drive from Dallas, Houston, New Orleans, and Little Rock. The European like downtown is located on Cane River Lake and hosts the world-famous Christmas Festival and many other events. The city has a large and growing regional medical center and has a diverse population of Creoles, African Americans, Native Americans, and European Americans, many of French descent. Natchitoches is located near Ft. Johnson (formerly Ft. Polk) and Barksdale Air Base.
Trinity has a strong relationship with Northwestern State University (NSU), which enriches our community with opportunities in academics, the arts, and sporting events. Our talented choir is primarily comprised of NSU students. We also have ties with the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA), the State’s only residential high school for gifted and talented students, located in Natchitoches. Many of our members are employees or former faculty/staff at NSU or LSMSA. Citizens of Natchitoches work predominately in education, healthcare, social services, or manufacturing.
Trinity believes in the Christian education of our members through Christ as our model for love. As a congregation which accepts the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ, we attempt to find Christ in ourselves and others. We seek a rector who shares our desire for an effective partnership of ordained and lay ministry. Our church values the tradition and ritual in our service, music and liturgy, while trusting in reason, education, and contemporary thought. Members find a sense of comfort and belonging in our prayers and Holy Communion but enjoy a challenging homily. Members know that they are accepted and supported wherever they may be in the development of Faith.
Trinity aspires to grow our membership and spread our ministry in the community. We are in a period of discernment for new ways to support our preschool and the young people in our community. Trinity wants to further develop and strengthen the relationships within our church family. We strive to become the family for those who seek love through Christ.
For Information Contact Canon Suzanne Wolfenbarger: canonsuzanne@epiwla.org
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