We thrive on your leadership.
Trinity United Methodist Church is primarily a volunteer led church. Much of the work of the church is directed by our church council, a group of volunteer leaders and our pastor.
Our Pastor
Rev. Ryan J. Scott has been our pastor since July 2017. Previously he has served in Eugene and Seattle. Pastor Ryan is a Licensed Pastor in the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received his education at the Claremont School of Theology in Southern CA. Prior to being a pastor Ryan worked in after school program management and youth recreation programming.
Pastor Ryan loves exploring new ideas and imaginative ways of being church in the 21st century. He is committed to helping people break down barriers and find ways to be people of love and justice in our hurting world. Pastor Ryan likes to explore the scriptures and find creative ways to make them come alive and relate directly to our lives.
In his free time he enjoys spending time in the outdoors hiking, camping and exploring. Pastor Ryan lives with his partner, Andre Casey, who is a graphic designer. They share their home with Bailey, their dog and Pico, their cat.
Our Musician
Christine McKenney is our pianist, but she brings so much more. She is a talented singer, and plays guitar too. Chris has long history of teaching music and sharing her passion with students. Chris has degrees in Music Education and Secondary Education from the Oregon College of Education. She has also completed coursework at Portland State University in music. Chris has worked for Lincoln County Schools in the past and currently operates her own music studio, Mckenney Music Studio in Newport, OR.
Our Church Leaders
Mary Kelly, Chair of the Church Council
Janet Lamberson, Lay Leader
Sally Rose, Facilities Team Leader
Cindy Sweitzer, Finance Chair / Treasurer
Rev. Liz Jones, Finance Secretary
Nancy Osterlund, Secretary
Members of the Church Council
Barbara Burgess
Todd Bridegeman
Fran Westphal
Nita Rose
David Boyce
Beloved Retired Clergy and their Volunteer Roles
Rev. Ardis Letey - Worship and music team, thrift shop, back-up usher/greeter, back-up liturgist
Rev. Elizabeth Jones - Worship and music team, finance secretary, liturgist, thrift shop, usher/greeter, substitute musician
Rev. Earnest Bell - Adult Sunday School Coord, Newsletter Editor
Rev. Dr. Patricia Meyers - Substitute musician, liturgist
Regional Leadership
Rev. John Tucker, Crater Lake District (SW Oregon) Superintendent
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, Bishop to the Greater NW Episcopal Area (OR, ID, WA, AK)
