Dear friends,

We are thrilled to introduce you to the two newest members of our Trinity staff team: Grace Francque and Joseph Ferguson. Grace has just started her job in Family Ministries to help our children and young people and their families grow in their life in Christ. Joseph will be joining Dr. Meg Harper in our music department as Associate Director of Music on July 1. As you see Grace and Joseph around the church this summer, please do introduce yourselves and welcome them to our parish. I can’t wait to see what the next chapter in our life together holds.

As Fr. Paul would say, forward in faith!

Kara

Grace: Hi there! My name is Grace Francque (pronounced like Frankie), and I’m super excited to be leading Trinity’s children and family ministries! I graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary this past May; my degree reads “Master’s of Theological Studies with a Specialization in Practical Theology and a Concentration in Education and Formation” (I know, it’s a mouthful). For most of my educational journey, I envisioned myself working in a corporate office after graduating from my master’s program (I actually have a B.A. in business management!), but God had different plans for me!! I have a diverse and extensive background in childcare, education, and adolescent social and emotional health; my background in working for the Church or other faith-based organizations is just as comprehensive. God, time and time again, opened doors to opportunities that required me to exercise the skills and apply the knowledge my aforementioned experience afforded me. One of those opportunities was running Trinity’s nursery. I’m certain that God brought me to Trinity, and I’m certain that God, in God’s divine timing, gave me the honor and privilege of stepping into this leadership role in the Trinity community. I am looking forward to laying a path for our littlest parishioners to know Jesus, and I’m looking forward to providing parents and guardians the resources and support they need to build their home churches. I’m also looking forward to meeting those of you whom I have not met!

All are welcome to swing by my office any time to introduce yourself, ask questions about the future of children and family ministries at Trinity, or recommend your favorite TV show or movie — I’m always looking for new things to watch!!

Joseph: Joseph Ferguson is an organist and pianist from Little Silver, New Jersey. A recent graduate from Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music, he is especially interested in organ improvisation and the role of music in the liturgy. During his time at Yale, Joseph held the position of Organ Scholar at Church of the Heavenly Rest in Manhattan, New York, where he accompanied the adult choir and choristers, performed service music and voluntaries, and conducted regularly. Previously, he earned degrees in Piano from Rutgers University and McGill University. Joseph is looking forward to joining the team at Trinity, supporting the growth of its music program and further getting to know the members of its community.