Rachel First
“Hello! My name is Rachel First, and I am a second-year M.Div. student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Growing up in a military family, I spent my childhood in both St. Louis, Missouri, and Santa Barbara, California, where I was active in youth ministry, Sunday school, and worship before moving to Chicago to complete my undergraduate degree in theology. I have worked as both a teaching and research assistant in theology throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, with specialized interests in medieval theology, church history, and the role of gender in religious language and tradition. In my free time, I enjoy practicing the harp, playing video games, and spending time with my beloved husband Zach and our parakeet, Quill. I have been a member of Trinity Church for over a year, and I am eager to serve the congregation as an intern!”
Rob Long
Rob Long is second-year student at Princeton Seminary, but before that he was a writer and producer in Hollywood. He began his writing career on TV’s long-running “Cheers,” and served as co-executive producer in its final season. During his time on the series, “Cheers” received two Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe awards. He graduated from Yale University in 1987, and spent two years at UCLA School of Film, Theater and Television. Rob has been twice nominated for an Emmy Award, and has received a Writers Guild of America award and a Golden Globe. He is a member of St. James Church in New York City and is discerning ordination in the Diocese of New York.
Emma Stewart
“Hi everyone! I’m Emma Stewart, a second-year MDiv student at Princeton Theological Seminary from Birmingham, Alabama. I’m looking forward to meeting each of you throughout my time this year and learning about what makes Trinity Church such a special place. I have a background in elementary education and worked previously in children’s ministry, but I am looking forward to stretching my skills and trying new avenues of ministry at Trinity. In my free time, I love to read for fun (send me all your recommendations!) and walk on the canal path with my pup, Billie. I can’t wait for a great year!”