Welcome to our new Director of Family Ministries and Family Ministries Advisor

Dear Good People of Trinity Church,

It is a joy to introduce two new members of our Trinity Church staff!

Please join me in warmly welcoming Anne Thomsen Lord, our new Director of Family Ministries, and Catherine Breed, who will serve as our Family Ministries Advisor. We are incredibly blessed to have these two faithful, wise, and dedicated leaders joining our team.

With Anne and Catherine’s guidance, we are poised to grow and strengthen our ministries for children, youth, and families—through education, service, and worship that reflect the heart of our community and the truth of the Gospel.

Their presence is a gift, and I am excited for the journey ahead as they help lead us forward in love and faith. They will officially begin on August 15.

You’ll find their bios below. I hope you’ll take a moment to read about them and join me in giving them a warm Trinity welcome.

Peace and blessings,
Paul+

Anne Thomsen Lord

Anne Thomsen Lord hails from the Nebraska prairie but has called Princeton home since 2009. She attended Arizona State University and graduated with degrees in English literature and Classics. She completed a Master’s in Christian Education and Faith Formation along with a Certificate in Theology, Ecology, and Faith Formation from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2023. 

Anne interned at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, PA as an Interfaith chaplain and spent the last year working at HomeWorks Trenton, a local nonprofit. Anne loves sunshine and water and has held various positions in aquatics programs for over twenty-five years.

Since 2007, Anne has been the primary caregiver to her children. She and her spouse, Errol, have four sporty kids that challenge and inspire her. 

Catherine Breed

Catherine Breed is a religious educator with over 25 years experience working with children and youth in churches and Episcopal Schools. Most recently she taught Religion at the Lovett School in Atlanta, GA. She is a grant coordinator with StoryMakers, a non-profit creative studio in NYC which designs and produces religious education resources and curriculum.

Catherine has an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and Master of Arts in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary. She and her husband Brennan (now a Professor of Old Testament at PTS) led the youth group at Trinity Church from 2004-2006, and she is excited to be back!

Trinity Luncheon

Treasures for Trinity Luncheon

July 30th 10:30AM-2:00 PM

Donate and Celebrate!

As a tribute to our 50th Annual Rummage Sale on October 16-18 the Boutique Department is reviving the tradition of the Treasures for Trinity Luncheon. Bring your treasure and join us in the George Thomas on July 30th, from 10:30am-2:00 PM for a celebratory lunch and conversation. Your early participation will enable the Boutique staff to properly price your contribution and provide buyers with a provenance, or a great story. 

So, scour your attics, basements and closets for treasures you would like to part with which will support our outreach partners in the Trenton area! Tax deduction forms will be available.

Please rsvp by July 25th to eschercon@msn.com or rjcilenti@gmail.com

Let's collaborate on making this the best sale ever and celebrate this legendary sale on its half century anniversary!

Memorial Service: Jack Wallace

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AND THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF

JACK WALLACE

(February 12, 1933 - May 1, 2025)

Please join us

JUNE 17, 2025

11:00 A.M.

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our brother Jack. We thank you for giving him to us, his family and friends, to know and to love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Diocese of New Jersey South Asian Ministry: Join us June 14th!

Diocese of New Jersey South Asian Ministry presents: The Ecumenical Christian Fellowship of New Jersey Choir

All Singers are from various Indian Churches and directed by Fr. Jacob David (Trinity Episcopal in Rocky Hill).

An evening of spiritual songs from India!

June 14th at 4:00pm

Trinity Church 33 Mercer St., Princeton, New Jersey

For more information:

Mobile (752) 425-8002 or Email: revjdavideyahoo.com

Music Program Wine and Cheese June 11th

We are thrilled to invite you to our event : “Music Program: Wine and Cheese” as we launch God of Grace and Glory—a bold and prayerful comprehensive campaign for the future of our beloved church.

 YOU are invited!

Please RSVP and join us: RSVP here:

• Music Program Wine and Cheese
  Wednesday, June 11 from 5-7 pm at The Nassau Club
  This special event is for those who sing in the choir or who are passionate about supporting Trinity’s beloved music program. Hosted with the support of Music Director Meg Harper, the evening will celebrate the role of music in our worship and community life – and explore how the campaign will help sustain it well into the future.

• THE NASSAU CLUB DIRECTIONS

Join us for our Upcoming Campaign Events

We have several exciting events for our comprehensive campaign coming up this summer. Please RSVP and join us for these engagements! RSVP here:

• All Parish Pizza and Beverages on the Lawn
  Sunday, June 8 from 5-7 pm at Trinity Church
  Join fellow parishioners for an evening of fellowship, refreshments, and conversation as we share the vision and priorities of the campaign. This general campaign gathering is open to all members of the parish and will offer a welcoming space to learn more, ask questions, and get involved.

• Music Program Wine and Cheese
  Wednesday, June 11 from 5-7 pm at The Nassau Club
  This special event is for those who sing in the choir or who are passionate about supporting Trinity’s beloved music program. Hosted with the support of Music Director Meg Harper, the evening will celebrate the role of music in our worship and community life – and explore how the campaign will help sustain it well into the future.

• Family Back-to-School Celebration
  September (details to come)
  Parents and children are invited to come together for a fun and casual gathering focused on Trinity’s family ministries. As we head into a new program year, we’ll celebrate the importance of faith formation for all ages and share how the campaign will strengthen this ministry in the years ahead.

Summer Schedule

Dear friends,
A reminder that his Sunday we will be fully transitioned to our summer service schedule. Please bear these changes in mind as you plan your worship attendance:

• This Sunday, May 25, we will transition to the summer service schedule for Sundays: Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 AM, and Holy Eucharist Rite II at 10 AM.

• Evening Prayer has ended for the summer, and will resume at the start of fall classes at Princeton Seminary.

• Morning Prayer is now taking place at 7:45 AM Monday-Friday on Zoom only. There will be no in-person Morning Prayer in the Michael Chapel until classes start in the fall. The link to the Zoom may be found on the parish website.

• There will be no midweek services of the Holy Eucharist (Tuesday noon or Wednesday 5:30) after this Sunday, May 25. Midweek services will resume in the fall.

We pray that God’s love, grace, and peace will be with you this summer - and always.

Welcome Emilio Feijóo!

As our former Director of Communications Char Mansfield transitions to their next chapter of life in Chicago, we warmly welcome Emilio as our new Director of Communications.

Emilio E. Feijóo is a fourth year graduate student in the Comparative Literature department. He was born in Baymo, Cuba and came to the USA when he was two years old. 

He received a dual Bachelor’s from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), a Master’s in Ideology and Discourse Analysis from the University of Essex and a Master’s from the University of Cambridge with a focus on public intellectuals.

His research interests include poetics, rhetorical theory, French and German 19th and 20th century philosophy, and Caribbean literatures. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, he worked at a small personal injury law firm in Naples, FL as a marketing and operations executive. For the last decade, his undergraduate and graduate studies have revolved around one question: how does a theory of poetry translate into a theory of politics?

Please give Emilio a warm Trinity greeting as you see him around.