Trinity Anglican Church
Bradford Parish Profile 2016
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 3
Worship, Liturgy and Music ............................................................................................. 5
Services and Liturgy .................................................................................................... 5
Special Services .......................................................................................................... 5
Children's Services ...................................................................................................... 7
Monthly Services ......................................................................................................... 8
Music ........................................................................................................................... 8
Altar Guild .................................................................................................................... 8
Learning and Spiritual Development and Nurture ........................................................... 9
Ministry for Children ..................................................................................................... 9
Ministry for Youth ....................................................................................................... 10
Ministry for Young Adults ........................................................................................... 11
Ministry for Adults ...................................................................................................... 11
Ministry for New Christians ........................................................................................ 13
Mutual Support and Fellowship ..................................................................................... 13
Pastoral Care ................................................................................................................ 16
Human, Physical and Financial Resources ................................................................... 18
Parish Statistics ......................................................................................................... 18
Staff Positions ............................................................................................................ 18
Leadership Style ........................................................................................................ 19
Buildings and Physical Resources ............................................................................. 20
Financials .................................................................................................................. 22
Our Neighbourhood and our Mission Field .................................................................... 25
Location and Surrounding Communities: ................................................................... 25
The Bradford West Gwillimbury Community, Amenities and Events .......................... 26
Demographics of our Neighbourhood ........................................................................ 28
Opportunities and Challenges for our Ministry ........................................................... 30
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Outreach and Evangelism ............................................................................................. 30
Outreach .................................................................................................................... 30
Response to Needs Within Our Community .............................................................. 31
Identified Needs and Our Response .......................................................................... 31
Response to Needs Beyond Our Community ............................................................ 32
Evangelism ................................................................................................................ 33
Present Reality and Future Vision ................................................................................. 34
Profile for the New Priest ............................................................................................... 35
Professional Skills and Knowledge ............................................................................ 36
Approach to Congregation and Community ............................................................... 36
Leadership Style ........................................................................................................ 36
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Executive Summary
Trinity Anglican Church in Bradford was built in 1851.
Unfortunately, the original wooden church and most of its
furnishings were destroyed by fire in 1900. The baptismal font,
which we use today, was one of the few things saved by Mr.
McKinstry, the blacksmith. The Parish of Trinity Bradford has a
history of hard work and dedicated parishioners and only eight
months after the fire, the present brick building opened for
services, fully paid for. The warmth of the wood and brick and
the vibrant colours of the stained glass windows above the altar
and in the body of the church, continue to add a depth to the
spiritual focus during our worship.
In 1986 the addition of the Bantam wing, including the narthex
and additional Sunday school room, provided the vehicle for a
more welcoming atmosphere and encouraged parishioners to
meet together comfortably following the service. The Hopkins wing, added in 1994,
allowed the church to become handicapped accessible and brought the office space into
a more modern era.
Since that time we have added a parking lot to the south of the church, as well as
undertaking some major structural repairs, including those to the original bell tower.
The rectory, located adjacent to the church, is a cozy, three bedroom plus upstairs
den/office, 1.5 bath, well maintained home. It is close to schools, shopping, medical
facilities and a variety of restaurants.
Historically we have been part of a parish with three, then two points. Currently we are a
single point parish.
In 2014 when St. Paul's Anglican church, Coulson’s Hill closed, we were blessed that
some of its parishioners came to be part of the Trinity family. Their organ was a generous
gift to Trinity Church and was installed that same year. Saint Paul’s Cemetery has become
the responsibility of Trinity Church with representation from both churches on the
cemetery board.
As a pastoral size church, Trinity continues to work at being a welcoming, inclusive
church, providing a variety of outlets for volunteering, social interaction and spiritual
development. We value the support that we gain through informal interactions within the
congregation as well as the more formalized care from the priest. We have programs that
focus on children, youth, adults and seniors.
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TRINITY AT A GLANCE
Trinity is pastoral sized, active, traditional, well managed, and open to new ideas.
Trinity is seeking to grow, to meet the needs of our community (within the church and beyond), and to provide a space for meaningful and relevant worship and liturgy.
Trinity needs someone to lead, to collaborate, to assist with relevant and meaningful worship and liturgy.
We worship in a fairly traditional liturgical style (mostly from the BAS), but try to be open
to new ideas and new forms of services.
Trinity is seeking to grow, to continue to meet the needs of our community (within the
church and beyond) and to provide a space for meaningful and relevant worship and
liturgy.
We have much to be thankful for, and much to look forward to. We have committed
volunteers, and a strong leadership group. We recognize many of our challenges and are
looking for a priest who can help us clarify our goals and put our vision into practice.
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Worship, Liturgy and Music
We would describe ourselves as using a traditional Anglican
liturgy. We have tried different variations of the liturgy over
the years and come back to a more “traditional” style. We fall
somewhere in between “high church” and “low church”, with
practices adopted from each.
Services and Liturgy Trinity has a choral Eucharist service each Sunday at 10 AM. The first Sunday of the month the BCP is used. Subsequent Sunday services are from the BAS. Average Sunday attendance is 50 to 60 people, with up to 100 people for high holidays.
When using the BAS:
The services are usually chosen from Eucharistic prayers one to five (prayer six is used once in a while).
The psalm for each Sunday is occasionally led by a Cantor with sung responses by the congregation. Other Sundays it is read antiphonally, led by the priest.
The litany for the Prayers of the People is led by a member of the congregation. It may include current events, Deanery and Parish prayer cycles, prayers of thanksgiving, names of people who have requested prayer and names of the parishioners cyclically brought forward throughout the year.
During regular services the sidespeople, who work in pairs, greet, hand out leaflets and welcome parishioners and visitors and guide the congregation at communion time. Congregation members also participate in the worship service by leading the Prayers of the People as well as acting as crucifers, acolytes, chalice bearers and readers. Anointing is provided during Communion by licensed anointers as part of Trinity’s healing ministry.
Lay led Morning Prayer is held when the priest is absent and a substitute priest is not present. This service may be from the BCP or the BAS.
Special Services At Trinity Bradford we have many special services throughout the year. We have listed them below in chronological order.
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LITURGY AT A GLANCE
Broad church
Normally choral BAS – BCP once a month
One Sunday morning service (10am)
Once a month Taize service (on hold)
Once monthly Evensong
Other services for outreach and special purposes
Baptisms are performed by request to the priest throughout the year especially at Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, All Saints Day, the Baptism of Jesus, and Easter Vigil. Confirmations are performed by request to the priest and the availability of the Bishop.
Thinking Day Service – Sunday near February 22, Scouts and Guides are invited to attend and participate in the service.
Ash Wednesday – two services (one during the day and one in the evening) with ashes administered.
During Lent, every Wednesday there are rotating Lenten services for the Bradford community. The locations and preaching are shared among a number of the local Interfaith Ministerial. Worship is in the style of the hose congregation with a guest preacher of another denomination.
Palm Sunday Passion Service is done with dramatic readings.
Holy week Maundy Thursday Service with washing of the feet. Outdoor Stations of the Cross around the perimeter of the church weather
permitting followed by the Good Friday Service in the church. Easter Vigil - Saturday evening Easter Sunday Service
Trinity Sunday – anniversary service with celebratory cake.
Cemetery Service - a Sunday afternoon in June at our former sister parish of St. Paul's Coulson’s Hill Cemetery (Eleventh Line).
Rally Sunday - the second Sunday in September, celebrates the gathering of the congregation after the summer and the beginning of Sunday school program -followed by hotdogs and corn on the cob.
Back to Church Sunday (bring a friend to church) - end of September.
St. Francis Service – blessing of the animals, recently held the last Sunday in September.
Harvest Home Service first Sunday in October.
Thanksgiving Service second Sunday in October.
Remembrance Service – the Legion members are invited the Sunday before November 11.
Advent
Blue Christmas service – a service for those who are going through difficult times at Christmas. We offer this in partnership with Bradford United Church (one
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church hosts, the other provides the preacher and refreshments). Usually held the second Wednesday of December.
Christmas pageant – Sometimes during a morning service. The last two years held in conjunction with Lessons and Carols.
Lessons and Carols Service – usually in the evening of the Sunday before Christmas.
Christmas Christmas Eve family Eucharist at 7pm, Christmas Eve midnight mass at 11pm. Christmas morning – quiet service (some parishioners gather at the nursing
home to sing carols).
Children's Services
We happily welcome children to be present at every Sunday service. There are two
services that are dedicated, planned and led by the children throughout the year, one in
the spring and one in the fall. Special music and liturgy are used. We also celebrate the
end of Vacation Bible School (VBS) on the Sunday ending VBS week where children
share the songs and Bible verses with the congregation in place of the sermon. It is held
in the middle of August.
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Monthly Services
The Service of Compline with anointing for health and wholeness is held on the first
Wednesday of the month following the monthly Soul Survivors (cancer support group)
meeting. Taize services are held one Wednesday evening a month. This is a relatively
new service offered at Trinity. Evensong is held one Sunday evening a month (the Taize
service and Evensong have been on hold during this transition time). Holy Communion,
using a shortened version of the BAS, is held at the local nursing home on the afternoon
of the first Sunday of the month.
Music
The music at Trinity consists of our full-time organist playing the hymns which are sung
by the congregation during the services. We have a piano in the church for use with the
choir or with particular hymns. Our music is usually from the "Common Praise” hymnal
although we own and have used supplemental books in the past. The old blue hymnal is
used during the BCP Choral Eucharist service and may be used during Morning Prayer
services.
A choir is formed for special
occasions such as Lessons and
Carols, Christmas, and Easter as
well as for funerals by request.
Trinity has in past had a choir. As
our congregation grows it is our
hope that more people with a
choral background will be
interested in joining a viable and
ongoing choir.
In addition to the regular Sunday
service, piano accompaniment is
provided for Taize service. The
organ is used at Evensong.
When parishioners are available we have incorporated other instruments (eg flute and
guitar) into our special services.
Altar Guild
We have a dedicated group of individuals who comprise the Altar Guild. They order the
wine and wafers, care for the brass and silver, candles and fair linens and take care of
the Sanctuary including the flowers for regular and special services.
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Learning and Spiritual Development and Nurture
Ministry for Children
We encourage parents to bring their children to church and work to make Trinity a “child
friendly” space. If children prefer to stay with their parents, we have crayons,
paper/pictures, toys and books available. Our narthex is quite large and open so children
can roam or play while parents may be able to participate in some of the service. A large
rocking chair is provided for parents with babies. If children “escape” from their parents,
parishioners and sidespeople help return them to parents or grandparents with good
humour. This congregation is very welcoming to young children. We accept, and even
enjoy, their minor disruptions. In the past we have included a children’s talk at the start of
the service. While we are not currently incorporating this into the service, this would be
well received if the new Incumbent was interested.
Sunday School is available for children in Junior Kindergarten and up (ages 4 to10). It is
provided every Sunday during the church service beginning in September at Rally Sunday
and continuing until the picnic in June. Sunday School enrollment varies from one to six
children. We have a paid Sunday Schoolteacher and a relief teacher. Our Sunday
Schoolteacher uses resources from “Sunday School Sermons for Kids” for lesson plans
and Pinterest as a source of ideas for artwork and applicable crafts. The children begin
their Sunday worship in the Sunday School and join their parents during Communion.
Every year we have a Christmas Pageant. All children in the Sunday School are included.
Lines are learned and costumes are made for each child. The youth (11 and up) are
encouraged to play musical instruments and sing.
Twice a year we have a children’s service. The children do the readings, are sidespeople,
lead the Prayers of the People, and help during the reading of the Gospel. They are also
asked to do the bible readings on special occasions in Church such as Vacation Bible
School Sunday and the early Christmas Service at 7 pm.
In the past we have had a nursery school available during the church service. We
anticipate restarting this again to meet an identified need.
Messy Church was tried several years ago on Saturday afternoons. Unfortunately, there
was a very low (at times no) attendance by families and it was discontinued.
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For many years we have
sponsored a very successful
Vacation Bible School, usually in
mid-August, for one week from 9
am – 12 pm. It is run by
volunteers and supported with
donations from parishioners.
Approximately 30 to 36 children
of all ages, from 4 to 12 years
old, attend. VBS typically
welcomes our own children and
many from the broader
community of Bradford, with a
waiting list at times. There is a
new theme every year with snacks, artwork, crafts and games all related to the chosen
theme. The wrap up service is an opportunity for the children to showcase what they have
learned.
Ministry for Youth (11-14 yrs old)
Trinity’s youth group meets one Friday night a month from 7 – 9 pm. The program is run
by a paid Youth Program Coordinator with help from volunteers and parents when
necessary. Various activities and outings are arranged for the group each meeting. They
participated in the Bell Tower Walkathon (fundraiser for repairs to our bell tower) and at
Christmas made crafts to sell to parishioners to help raise money for the Bell Tower
restoration fund. There are approximately six to eight young people in the group from both
Trinity and the community. They also participate in the Christmas Pageant with the
Sunday School.
During our church dinners, teas, and dances we reach out to the youth group and to
young people in the community who
need community service hours to
graduate from High School. They help
with setting up for events, serving, selling
of tickets and clean up.
Confirmation classes are set up with the
Priest, usually when two or three want to
be confirmed.
Recently, two of our young people have
started participating in the service as
crucifers and acolytes. Training sessions
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are set up for the youth who are interested in serving at the altar. This is an exciting return
to an old tradition.
Ministry for Young Adults (18-25 yrs old)
We have not been offering any programs at this time for this age group. We believe this
is a missional opportunity and would be happy to consider supporting programs for this
age group in the future. This age group helps out with some events, our fundraisers and
church activities. While they do not attend Sunday service regularly or frequently, many
who are associated with the parish share their talent and skills to help out where they can.
For instance they have helped with repairs at the Church and rectory and help with lawn
maintenance and other special projects.
Ministry for Adults
We have several adult programs. During Lent we take part in special Wednesday night
Lenten services that are hosted at different churches in our community - Christian
Reformed, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Greek Orthodox and United. Each
reverend/pastor/priest speaks at a church, other than their own, and parishioners are able
to experience the different services styles and customs. This is a wonderful learning
experience for all with coffee afterwards for fellowship.
Bible studies have been offered in the evening several times a year. They have been led
by our priest. These studies were well attended, typically 7 - 9 people. We have also had
bible studies in the afternoon where sections of the bible were discussed. These were lay
led, with the passages and questions provided by the priest. Parishioners took turns
hosting them in their homes for a more comfortable setting. During these studies we had
the opportunity to share our journey of faith and our spiritual experiences. It was also a
very safe environment to seek answers to questions many had never asked.
Everyone is encouraged to become part of the Sunday service by doing the readings,
intercessory prayers, being a sidesperson, or serving at the altar. We have several people
trained to administer the chalice. We have seven people, licensed by the bishop, who
take turns anointing every Sunday. A few of these licensed people also take communion
and anointing to our shut-ins, house -bound and hospitalized parishioners.
Last year, we added a Taize service once a month. It provided a time for meditation and
reflection in a busy world. These services have typically had 8 – 10 attendees.
In the past, parishioners have attended one day training sessions on welcoming put on
by the Diocese. We have had many people tell us that one thing they remember about
their first day attending our Church was the smiling person greeting them as they entered.
There are two scheduled sidespeople and a number of informal greeters who
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watch for new people. We have a welcome booklet that is full of information about our
Church that they can take home. These booklets are in a prominent position when they
walk in, as is our pamphlet that contains the past history of our Church that is available
for anyone. The sidespeople offer these resources to newcomers and visitors.
In the past we have had several small groups who met in people’s homes to help “gather”
our parishioners and provide emotional and spiritual support. At the present time there is
one group still functioning at Miller Park Senior Residence. There are approximately 12
in the group that meet in the senior’s residence as a number of participants have some
difficulty with walking. It is made up of many of our own parishioners as well as other
ladies from Miller Park of various faith traditions. A number of “younger” seniors attend to
give support. The group has a covenant that what is said in the group is kept in the group.
This allows participants to offer up their concerns in confidence, and we pray for them
and their family members. It is also a place that lets the leader of the group share what is
going on in Church so that shut-in parishioners can stay up to date with what is happening
in the church. It allows them still feel a part of the Church they have been attending to for
50 years or more! We also arrange for Communion or anointing on request. Twice a year
the priest joins the group for a celebratory meal.
We have a confidential prayer circle, which has 28 parishioners participating. An email is
sent out once a request comes in for prayers. Parishioners without a computer or access
to email are called with the information so they can be included in this ministry. This gives
some parishioners a sense of belonging and inclusion especially when they might not be
physically able to join in other events or groups.
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Two or three times a year we have a men’s breakfast. There have been speakers followed
by good discussion and good shared fellowship. This is a special ministry for several men
who consider themselves parishioners, but attend Sunday services infrequently.
Ministry for New Christians
As needed, the priest will conduct baptismal sessions for parents who want their babies
baptized. if there are adults who want to be baptized or who would like to become
Anglicans or learn more about the Anglican faith, classes are arranged with the priest.
Mutual Support and Fellowship
At Trinity we have intentionally molded ourselves as a friendly and caring church. This is
helped in part by the fact that we are a pastoral sized church, but we also put conscious
effort into maintaining a friendly and caring space. When concerns are brought forward
by parishioners, we try to address them and make changes whenever possible.
Each Sunday as parishioners,
visitors, or newcomers enter the
church they are welcomed by two
sidespeople who act as greeters. If
someone is identified as new or
visiting, they are encouraged to join
us for coffee hour after the service.
Coffee hour is held in the narthex after
each service. Holding it in the bright
and airy space directly outside the
Sanctuary encourages people to stay
as they do not have to move to
another part of the building. Not only
do our sidespeople try to identify
those who are new and may need assistance but we encourage our parishioners to reach
out during and after the service to engage newcomers. We have produced a “welcome
newcomers” folder which we offer to people who have indicated they might like to join us
or who may be visiting and looking for a new spiritual home. We encourage people to
provide us with their names, etc. so that we can reach out to them but we try very hard
not to overwhelm them.
During the service, the Passing of the Peace is a busy and welcoming time. Many
parishioners leave their seats to greet as many people as possible. We try to make sure
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that a number of parishioners welcome newcomers but also try to be aware if people are
uncomfortable with the attention.
Rally Sunday marks the end of the summer and signals the start of Sunday School in
September. This service is accompanied by hotdogs and corn on the cob served on the
church lawn. We have other special services which include fellowship such as our Church
Picnic and our Cemetery Service at the nearby St. Paul’s Coulson’s Hill Cemetery. At
Christmas time in conjunction with the Bradford United Church we have a Blue Christmas
Service a contemplative and supportive liturgy for those for whom Christmas is a difficult
time.
Since Trinity is a relatively small
parish there are many ways in
which people can become part
of the life of the church. As we get
to know members and discover
their interests, we try to steer
them to events and groups which
they might find enjoyable.
individuals, couples and young
people can help during the
service as sidespeople, readers,
servers, communion assistants,
alter guild members, choir
members (on special occasions)
and Sunday school helpers.
Members are also invited to take part in activities such as home and hospital visitation,
pastoral phone calls, the Second Hand Shop (located in the basement of the church),
caring for the church properties, making palm crosses, and the Krafty Knitters.
The Krafty Knitters group meets twice a month in
the afternoon. The group consists of experienced
knitters and those wanting to learn. They knit
many items including our prayer shawls that are
blessed by the priest and given to people in need.
Some of their projects have been to raise money
for the bell tower restoration and for our Syrian
refugee family. Their efforts, which raised several
thousand dollars, were featured on CTV news.
The Krafty Knitters group is fellowship driven,
offering support for people within and outside
Trinity, and willingly teaching newcomers.
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There is opportunity for fellowship in many different ways! We encourage congregational
gathering and interaction with potluck dinners, one of which is connected to our Trinity
Talent Show. We have a Games Night which provides intergenerational fun and games.
All men are invited to our Men's Breakfasts. There is usually a speaker and members are
encouraged to bring a guest. Many of our fundraisers provide the vehicle for fun and
fellowship. For example our Hymn Sing with Sundaes is enjoyed by parishioners and
members of the Bradford community in the summer. Parishioners gather to provide
catering for funerals and other functions. As you can see, we do like to eat and many of
our functions are accompanied by food. Even Vestry contains a luncheon which
encourages interaction and participation.
Trinity is blessed with a strong core of lay leaders in formal and informal roles. This is an
open group of parishioners who welcome new members and support our ministries to
the physical and spiritual needs of our congregation. The provide rides to church events,
phone calls, and visits, among many other needs.
Our Prayer Circle prays confidentially within their own homes for anyone, both in the
parish and the community, who wishes prayer support.
Our newsletter “News from The Pews” comes out once a month and keeps parishioners
up to date with all the parish activities.
Trinity is part of and supports the Tecumseth Deanery, which is comprised of parishes in
the southern part of Simcoe County.
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Pastoral Care
The priest, two spiritual visitors and other members of the parish, especially the Advisory
Board, all participate in providing support and pastoral care in the church and in the
community. Pastoral care is an agenda item for the monthly Advisory Board meeting and
concerns brought forward by members of the congregation are discussed appropriately.
Confidential items are taken directly to the priest.
The priest makes phone calls,
sends emails and visits the sick and
shut-ins including providing home
Communion when requested. This
includes visits to Bradford Valley
nursing home, Miller Park Senior’s
residence and Southlake Regional
Health Centre in Newmarket. A
monthly Nursing Home Eucharist is
provided by the priest with support
from members of the congregation.
Our church building has a clergy
office where individuals can come
for pastoral guidance. The priest also officiates at funerals, provides bereavement
counselling and grief education sessions.
We have two Spiritual Visitors trained through the hospital Chaplain. There are sevenlay
anointers licensed by the Bishop, and many caring parishioners who keep close contact
with seniors, shut-ins and other members of the congregation.
The Spiritual Visitors carry out regular hospital visits and an anointer prays with
parishioners every Sunday in Church. They also take Communion and administer
anointing in private homes, seniors’ residences and the hospital.
In addition to hospital visits, parishioners provide informal support through visits, offering
help with suggestions for family and community support for the individual. Parishioners
also take meals to shut-ins, elderly and the sick.
Once a month, the priest co-leads Soul Survivors Cancer Support Group followed by a
service of Compline for health and healing.
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The Prayer Circle provides prayer support for parishioners and community members and
appropriate cards also are sent to individuals in need through our greeting card ministry.
Trinity’s pastoral care creates a strong and meaningful relationship between all members
of the congregation. It is a significant activity within the church community. We have
found that pastoral care through calls and visitations has added significant value to our
church life. This service has been missed when it has not been provided in the past.
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Human, Physical and Financial Resources
Parish Statistics
2012 2013 2014 2015
Number on Parish List 118 families
Total Identifiable
Givers
93 76 80 87
Average Sunday
Attendance
69 63 62 60
Average Total Weekly
Attendance
79 75 75 76
Baptisms 8 8 10 5
Weddings 4 1 2 1
Funerals 8 8 10 8
Age Range of
Parishioners
1 to 96 yrs
New Parishioners Approx. 39 in last 4
yrs*
*11 people joined us when St Paul’s Coulson’s Hill closed in 2014
Staff Positions
Paid Positions
Position # hours worked $ per
hour
Actual Salary
2015
Budgeted
Salary 2016
Secretary 25 hrs/month $15/ hr $4,609 $4,495
Sunday School
Teacher/Youth
Group Coordinator
2 hrs/week (Sunday
School)
4 hrs/month(Youth
Group)
$25/hr $2,577 $2,600
Organist $100/service $7,200 $6,500
Clergy Full time Salary As per diocesan guidelines
Cemetery
Superintendent/
Maintenance
Depends on weather,
cutting, number of
funerals
$16/hr Approximately
$2000-$3000/
year
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RESOURCES AT A GLANCE
Active and capable lay leadership
Lay leadership encourages succession with Advisory Board
Well managed with balanced budget
Key Volunteer Positions
1. Advisory Board – Chair and seven ex officio members elected by Vestry, two
wardens, two deputy wardens, and staff members (clergy, Sunday school coordinator
and secretary). We have an active and engaged Advisory Board; all parishioners are
welcome to attend. The Board plays a key role in supporting the Wardens and
Incumbent in the smooth running of the parish.
2. Treasurer - 10 hours per week
3. Altar Guild – eight parishioners
4. Decorating committee – dress the church for special occasions
5. Lay readers – five parishioners are able to take morning prayer services
6. Service coordinator – creates the schedule for lay worship assistants
7. Lay worship assistants – sidespeople, altar guild, readers, servers, intercessors
8. Licensed anointers – seven parishioners take turns offering anointing for healing at
each service (some also take anointing and communion to homes and hospital)
9. Envelope secretary and counter - 2 hours each per week
10. Sexton – a number of parishioners volunteer to fill this role
11. Maintenance support people – gardeners, cleaners, grass cutting, snow shoveling
12. Cemetery Board (Cemetery at St. Paul’s Coulson Hill)– Chair, Treasurer, two
members at large, and the Wardens
13. Screening Coordinator- takes care of police checks and screening
14. Card Care – writes and sends Thank you, Sympathy, Get Well and Thinking of You
cards. This ministry is led by one of our longtime parishioners now confined to home.
15. Vacation Bible School Coordinator
16. Lenten and Advent Children’s Programs Coordinator (on hold)
Leadership Style We are a pastoral sized church and
operate in a collaborative/consultative
style. The Advisory Board provides
advice to the Wardens and Clergy who
consider and make final decisions.
Advisory Board meets once a month and
works as a team to reach a consensus.
Many other member of the congregation
an even some friends in the broader
community volunteer to support parish
ministries.
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Buildings and Physical Resources
Church Building
Constructed: 1900 (original church built 1851, destroyed by fire)
Gross Area: 5840 sq.ft – includes the worship space, the narthex and office space as
well a fully finished basement.
Worship Space:
Stained glass and coloured windows
Baptismal font saved from original church and still used today
Light Oak Altar and reredos, forward facing, raised altar with choir seating/pews
Pews with cushions, cushioned kneelers –painted
Area: 1488 sq.ft (seating capacity 120-140)
Not air conditioned
Forced air heating system upgraded 1995
The organ is one of the Prestige II series, manufactured by Viscount of Italy: a
pipe-sampled, two-manual classical church organ, in a 32 pedal board console. It
is 12 years old.
Office and narthex additions:
Narthex completed in 1986, office and choir room completed 1994
Area: 1432 sq.ft
Includes a 221 sq.ft clergy office, a general office, a choir room, a barrier free
washroom (with a change table), a coat cupboard and a lift to the basement
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Office and choir room addition is air conditioned and heated (1994)
Basement:
Fully finished with full kitchen facilities and male and female washrooms
Elevator to basement
Sunday School areas and Second Hand Shop are located in the basement
Parking:
We have a parking lot adjacent to the church which can hold approximately 25 cars. On
street parking is also available. Two barrier free spaces are provided with a barrier free
path of travel to the north entrance.
Cemetery:
St Paul’s Coulson’s Hill Cemetery was established in 1842. The 3 ½ acre cemetery is
located adjacent to the former St Paul’s Anglican Church on the Eleventh Line,
approximately 5 minutes north of Bradford. Responsibility for St Paul’s Coulson’s Hill
Cemetery was assumed by Trinity in 2014 when St Paul’s Church closed. It is still an
active cemetery (380 graves are available) and is administered by the Cemetery Board.
There is a Superintendent/ Groundskeeper who cares for the grounds and funerals.
Rectory
1350 sq. ft brick house
Two storeys (plus full basement, unfinished, with utility room and washer/dryer)
Three bedrooms
1.5 bath (full bath upstairs renovated 2016, powder room off kitchen)
Single car detached garage
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Fenced in backyard, with personal garden space for the clergy family, if desired.
Property maintained by parishioners and clergy (if interested in gardening)
Forced air gas furnace (installed 2005) and central air conditioner (both checked
August 2016)
Kitchen with stove, fridge and dishwasher
Cozy living room
Separate dining room
Sunroom 110 sq. ft
Located on same property as church
Financials
Trinity operates with a balanced budget. For the last three years we have been able to
meet all of our capital and operating costs through regular Sunday givings combined with
fundraising events. We have a bequest of approximately $3,200 a year from a former
parishioner. We have been able to meet our Diocesan apportionment.
We are currently in the process of restoring the church’s bell tower. Over the years it has
suffered water damage and as a result requires structural work. We have raised almost
all of the $60,000 quoted for the project. We are still fundraising for a contingency fund
and we will continue to fundraise until the final bills are in. We have plans for a “top up
campaign” to raise the last final amounts. We have diocesan approval and the building
permit in hand. We anticipate the work to be completed over four weeks in
October/November 2016.
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Income Statement
2015 2014 2013
Revenue
Donations (PAG, Envelopes and
Open)
$130,562 $120,822 $114,260
Gain on Sale* 0 0 $48,891
Rental Income* (House and Parish
Hall)
$810 $110 $5,578
Interest Income** $55 $35 $34
Total $131,427.00 $120,967.00 $168,763.00
Expenses
Clergy $70,820 $65,184 $61,834
Property Administration $19,347 $18,811 $21,066
Office Administration $9,674 $8,590 $10,690
Diocese Dues $11,619 $9,482 $8,134
Insurance $3,364 $3,786 $4,145
Choir and Music $7,245 $3,100 $3,350
Travel $3,570 $3,603 $3,178
Finance (Bank fees, other
financial costs such as lawyers
etc. for sale of house)
$73 $101 $1,827
Outreach and Discipleship $1,554 $1,602 $1,000
Total $127,266.00 $114,259.00 $115,224.00
Excess $4,161.00 $6,708.00 $53,539.00
*Parish owned and rented out an adjacent property, it was sold in 2013
**Interest from a bequest held by the Diocese
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2015 2014 2013
Current Assets
Cash (includes Capital, Vestry,
Cemetery, Memorial, and Bell Tower
Fundraising)
$91,436.00 $57,482.00 $44,929.00
Investments (Cemetery) $97,929.00 $101,273.00 $0.00
HST receivable $558.00 $1,070.00 $2,120.00
Prepaid expenses $568.00 $795.00 $495.00
Investments(Altar Guild/Memorial) $2,661.00 $0.00 $2,500.00
Total $193,152.00 $160,620.00 $50,044.00
Liabilities
Accounts Payable $3,655.00 $2,109.00 $2,715.00
Government remittances
payable
$125.00 $111.00 $0.00
Total $3,780.00 $2,220.00 $2,715.00
Net Assets (Equity)
Vestry Fund $16,580.00 $12,452.00 $5,711.00
Capital Fund $41,832.00 $14,803.00 $23,665.00
Cemetery Fund* $110,793.00 $112,320.00 N/A
Internally Restricted Funds $20,167.00 $18,825.00 $17,953.00
Total Liabilities $193,152.00 $160,620.00 $50,044.00
*Responsibility for St Paul’s Coulson’s Hill Cemetery assumed in 2014
We will try to financially support our priest going on the Bishop’s Pilgrimage in 2017.
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BRADFORD AT A GLANCE
Mixed urban-rural community
Population 34,000
Rapid growth driven by commuters seeking relatively affordable housing
Deep agricultural roots
GO Train and Bus connections to communities south and Toronto
Our Neighbourhood and our Mission Field
Location and Surrounding Communities:
Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG or Bradford) is part of
Simcoe County, located between Toronto and Barrie in
southern Ontario. Bradford has urban and rural areas, and
offers easy access to key business markets and
attractions. It has a small town feel, but is close enough to
large cities to take advantage of their amenities. The town
has a population of 34,000 and includes the former town
of Bradford and surrounding farm country (former
township of West Gwillimbury.
Location Distance to BWG (Km)
Toronto, ON 53.4
Barrie, ON 32.2
Muskoka, ON 87.6
Mississauga 58.9
Newmarket 14.3
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Bradford has direct access to Toronto and Barrie by Go Trains and Go Buses. There is
also easy access via Highways 400 and 404. There are currently 5 morning southbound
trains to Union Station in Toronto and there are 7 afternoon northbound trains to Bradford
and further north. In the summer there are weekend Go Trains to Toronto. All day service
from Union Station to Barrie (stopping in Bradford) is anticipated in the near future.
Easy access to the 400-series of highways enables over 75 percent of Bradford West
Gwillimbury’s residents to commute to other communities such as Toronto, Vaughan,
Newmarket and Barrie for work.
New to Bradford is the 2 route BWG Transit bus service which is fully handicap
accessible.
Trinity Anglican Church is centrally located at 62 Church St., just north of Holland St and
west of Barrie St. This is considered the older part of Bradford. Approximately 90% of our
parishioners live within the BWG boundaries.
Anglican sister churches in the area include St. John’s Cookstown, St. Peter’s Churchill,
Christ Church Holland Landing, and St. James the Apostle, Sharon.
Other places of worship in Bradford are Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church,
Bradford United Church, Bradford Community Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, St.
John's Presbyterian Church, Bradford Alliance Church, Bradford Baptist Church, and the
Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
The Bradford West Gwillimbury Community, Amenities and Events
Historically Bradford has been a small rural town. In
recent years the town has begun its expansion. There
are many new subdivisions and with the population
increase the shopping amenities have expanded.
There are many well-known big box chains as well
as unique restaurants.
Other shopping areas include Upper
Canada Mall in Newmarket (15 minutes
south) and Barrie (25-30 minutes north).
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Bradford is known for the Holland Marsh, the vegetable capital of Ontario. The Holland
Marsh has over 125 farms with more than 60 different crops being grown. This provides
seasonal work for local people and for migrant workers.
Bradford is looking to attract more
manufacturing and industry to the
area. The manufacturing subsectors
located in BWG include plastics,
automotive machinery, chemical and
fabricated metal products. There are
also vegetable and chicken processing
and packaging plants.
Bradford offers programs and cultural
facilities through The BWG Public
Library, The Leisure Centre, andthe
Portuguese Cultural Centre. The
Leisure Centre is a new town facility which provides a wide variety of programs such as
fitness, aquatics and ice skating/hockey. Other facilities include The Bradford and District
Memorial Community Centre, The Bradford Curling Club, and The Bob Fallis Sports
Centre. Bradford offers many leisure programs for children and adults such as soccer,
baseball, softball, dance, music, drama, golf and curling. The Danube Seniors’ Centre
provides recreational events and programs for seniors.
There are several festivals and events
throughout the year, such as Carrotfest, Ribfest,
Marsh Mash (canoe race on the canal) and The
Studio Arts Tour. There is a Farmer’s Market at
the library Saturday mornings during the
summer. There is a large evening illuminated
Christmas Parade.
Medical Facilities
Bradford is fortunate to have a number of medical facilities including walk-in clinics and
The Family Health Unit (a satellite of the Southlake Regional Health Centre Family Health
Unit) as well as Radiology and Medical Labs.
We are fourteen kilometers(approximately 20 minutes) north of Southlake Regional
Health Centre. It is a renowned Regional General Hospital, Cancer and Cardiac Care
Center, serving northern York Region and South Simcoe County.
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Social Agencies
The following social service agencies are prominently active in Bradford. In the
Outreach Section we discuss which of these agencies we work with.
CHATS (assistance for seniors)
LOFT - housing for persons with disabilities (a member of Anglican Faithworks)
Christian Horizons
Bradford Immigrant Community Services
Children Aid Society
Early Years Centre
THE HUB – for youth 11 – 18 years old
Foodbank
There are also numoerous volunteer organization supporting the migrant workers and
other member of our community.
Education
In Bradford there are two secondary schools, (one public and one Roman Catholic), six
public elementary schools and four Roman catholic elementary schools. A Montessori
school has just opened for younger students.
Both private and public daycare services are available.
Demographics of our Neighbourhood
The total estimated population for
Bradford (2015) is approximately 34,000.
Bradford saw growth of 16.8% between
2006 and 2011. Bradford’s population is
expected to grow to approximately
47,800 by the year 2016 and 50, 500 by
year 2031. There are presently
approximately 700 new houses built in
Bradford each year.
Discussions are taking place at a
community level concerning growth and
population, keeping the downtown core
vital, attractive, and active, as well as preserving employment lands and creating
seniors’ affordable housing.
English is the predominant language in Bradford. Bradford has been influenced by
waves of migrant workers. Portuguese (currently approximately 20% of Bradford’s
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population), Italian, and Dutch have historically settled the Holland Marsh/Bradford area
and continue to make their homes here. The Roman Catholic Church mainly serves the
Italian and Portuguese communities and the Christian Reformed Church the Dutch
community.
The ethnic background in Bradford remains predominantly Caucasian. Other ethnic
groups such as Black, Asian, South Asian, East Indian are moving into the area but at
this time are relatively small in number. The demographics of our church reflect these
statistics. We presently have several visible minority families in our congregation.
Finances
According to Statistics Canada, the average income level per household in Bradford
before taxes is $99,441. This number is based on several (up to four or five) incomes per
household. Our experience has been that the majority of our parishioners live on a lower
household income.
Education Levels in Bradford
High school certificate/equivalent – 10,085
Apprenticeship or trades certificate/diploma – 3,665
College, Diploma – 7,780
University diploma/degree – 5,660
Break down of population by age (2014)
Percentage of the population between the ages of 29 and 59 is 58.6%. The majority of
Bradford’s population is young to middle aged.
28,075 population in BWG
0-14 yrs 15-64 65+
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Opportunities and Challenges for our Ministry
Because Bradford’s houses are more affordable than the surrounding communities,
Newmarket south to Toronto, Bradford has many young families moving into the area.
This growth has not been reflected in Trinity’s membership as we have a much higher
percentage of older people. We recognize that young families are busy, many travel out
of town for work, and therefore do not spend a significant amount of time in Bradford.
Recreational activities for children and young people also compete for space in family life.
To facilitate youth involvement, we believe it is necessary to have the parents become
involved in the church so that young people can attend regularly and participate.
Bradford is becoming more diverse and we recognize it is important to be inclusive and
open to change. We have had informative “get to know you” gatherings with groups such
as the Muslim Ladies Group.
As the population of Bradford grows, we are experiencing more of the social challenges
experienced in larger communities. Homelessness, isolation and crime are increasing.
We would like to see our outreach and pastoral care grow to help with these challenges.
We have made an effort to have a presence in the community by supporting a refugee
family and by being a presence in many community programs, charities and activities.
Outreach and Evangelism
Outreach
We see ourselves as a caring congregation and have been committed to outreach in the
community and beyond for many years.
Much of the identification of local needs has been informal. Members of our church who
have served on Bradford Town Council or held a variety of roles in community agencies
have identified opportunities for ministry and outreach. We have liaised with Bradford
Community Initiatives (an umbrella group for various social agencies) and used some of
their information to identify areas for ministry and outreach. A number of years ago we
produced a Health Survey for the congregation which led to us offering yoga for seniors.
We have invited speakers (through Faithworks and others) to come and explain their
needs and tell us about their agencies. We continue to financially support a number of
these organizations on a yearly basis, such as the Mission to Seafarers, Loaves and
Fishes (Canadian Food Grains), The Diocese of the Arctic and the Walter J Creighton
Scholarship Fund.
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Response to Needs Within Our Community
Responses from our parish include
financial contributions to a variety of
agencies who support the above
identified needs. Many parish
members also volunteer their time
especially through the Helping Hands
Food Bank, The Community Meals
through Community Initiatives and
support the Lions Club during their
Car Draw.
Our Second Hand Shop grew out of
an identified need for low cost
clothing and household items. It
helps support the church financially and also meets the need for involvement in activities
for some of our parishioners. The Soul Survivors Group, which meets monthly, was
started a number of years ago in response to a request by a parishioner for a vehicle for
those experiencing cancer and other chronic illnesses to get together to support one
another in their health care journeys. This group has attracted participants from the
community at large.
IDENTIFIED NEEDS AT A GLANCE
Aging, shut-ins, loneliness and bereavement
Mental health and people with disabilities
Healing ministry
Poverty and hunger
Care for women and children
Identified Needs and Our Response
Trinity sees the need for our support in the community. Our support
may be strictly financial (SF) and/or through direct involvement (DI) as
volunteers, a resource agency, meeting space, etc.:
1. Aging, Shut-ins, Loneliness and Bereavement
Phone calls to and visitation of shut-ins, the elderly, ill, and
those experiencing difficulties
Monthly Nursing Home Service (Bradford Valley) and other
services at the local seniors’ residence and the retirement
home by request
Yoga for Seniors
Blue Christmas Service (partnered with Bradford United
Church)
2. Mental Health & People with Disabilities
Canadian Mental Health Association -New Beginnings (SF)
Christian Horizons (SF)
Bradford LOFT (SF - money for taxi to church service)
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3. Healing Ministry / Support during cancer and other chronic illness
Soul Survivors -Monthly support group including a short service with anointing and
laying on of hands
Doane House Hospice (SF)
Prayer Shawl Ministry (we also have access to quilts) (DI)
4. Poverty and Hunger
Helping Hands Food Bank (we can also access food if individuals come to the church
looking for food) (SF & DI). Trinity parishioners have been a very active part of this
agency for many years.
Community Meals (SF & DI)
Refugee Sponsorship (SF & DI)
Second Hand Shop –items available at minimal cost or free, if needed
5. Care for Women and Children
Rose of Sharon (SF), care for young single mothers
My Sisters Place (SF), women’s shelter
At Christmas we participate in the Shoebox Program (Samaritan’s Purse) and we
supply a crib, toys, clothing, and necessities for a young mother through Rose of
Sharon.
This past year our youth group leader introduced our young people to the joys of
helping others at the Food Bank. They have also done fundraising for outreach projects.
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Response to Needs Beyond Our Community A number of members of the congregation contribute to
Faithworks as a campaign and some support individual
Faithworks agencies such as All Saints Community Center,
PWRDF, the David Busby Centre in Barrie and Loft
Community Services (Bradford).
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This past year, Trinity along with three churches in Bradford has sponsored and continues
to provide support for a twelve member Syrian refugee family. The Al-Shteiwe family had
fled Homs and was living in Lebanon until they arrived in January. Trinity is a formal
signatory to the sponsorship agreement, and has provided volunteer financial and
household donations. A special adventure was organizing donations through our Second
Hand Store for the birth of their infant son, less than two months after their arrival in
January! Trinity has also shared its experiences with other sponsorship groups which
have formed in the area.
Evangelism
At Trinity we feel it is important to contribute to the wellbeing of the Bradford West
Gwillimbury community. Previous priests have participated in the Bradford Ministerial
group which brings together a number of local ministers. This has facilitated our ongoing
community work with things like Vacation Bible School, the Blue Christmas Service, the
Lenten Ecumenical services, support for the Syrian refugee family and helps to provide
us with a visible presence in the town.
Along with other churches we have a weekly ad in the local paper. We have a website
and Facebook page which we are making an effort to keep current. We are investigating
the efficacy of other social media platforms.
We have described in the Mutual Support and Fellowship section our practices before,
during and after the service which we feel have been quite successful in reaching out to
people. We offered a course for "new Christians” a few years ago but it was not well
attended at that time. We have tried "messy church” without much success.
We include services and activities which may appeal to people who do not belong to a
church such as the Blessing of Animals, the Cemetery service (for individuals with a
connection to St Paul’s Coulson’s Hill cemetery), Remembrance Day Service, Lessons
and Carols, Summer Hymn Sing and Sundaes, Blue Christmas, outdoor Stations of the
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Cross and advertise them in the local paper. Our one week Vacation Bible School is
oversubscribed. Many of the participants are not children of members of the parish. We
take part in the Bradford Doors Open historical tour. In the past we have had a float in the
Bradford Christmas parade.
Our Krafty Knitters rent a booth at the local farmers’ market once a year as a fundraiser
and outreach. They have found that individuals will approach them and talk about "church
things" while looking at their crafts.
Trinity hosts a series of community dinners during the year which are always sold out with
many community members attending. Through these fundraisers, dinners, dances, teas
etc., people discover where the church is located and that we are friendly group of people.
Tickets are often purchased by people who can’t attend but donate the tickets back as
discretionary charity support.
Our former priest took part with local clergy at the train station for "Back to Church”
Sunday and parishioners were encouraged to bring a friend to church. He also was a
visible presence in the community where people would chat in the local coffee shop. For
many years our priest has served as Padre to the local branch of the Royal Canadian
Legion. The Legion has indicated they would like to continue this practice.
In the past we have provided space for groups such as Brownies, Pathfinders, CMHA-
New Beginnings and Alcoholics Anonymous.
REALITY AND VISION AT A GLANCE
Returned to financial stability and reestablished as a positive congregation
Challenged to be a visible and viable place to meet and know God and find a meaningful place in God’s world
Strategic commitment to children with paid Sunday School teacher
Present Reality and Future Vision
As a congregation we are proud that Trinity Church has
been an Anglican presence in Bradford for over 160 years.
During that time the church has experienced many
successes and faced a number of challenges.
Approximately ten years ago Trinity was working toward the
dream of building a new church in downtown Bradford to
facilitate our outreach programs and to attract and
accommodate the needs of a growing younger population in
Bradford West Gwillimbury. Due to a variety of
circumstances, we were unable to bring this dream to fruition
and we experienced financial instability. Within the last five
years, with the help of our priest, we have once again
become financially viable and reestablished ourselves as a
cohesive and positive congregation.
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Even though we have a number of young families and middle aged couples in our church,
a large part of the congregation is 65 plus. The latter are quite often the members who
provide the key support to the church financially as well as through their volunteer
services. However, the core leadership has shown itself to be open to change, and to
conscious succession planning through the Advisory Board.
The parish is not taking part in Natural Church Development at this time. We as a Church
would welcome participation in this program in the future.
A lot of the growth in Bradford is young families with the parent(s) working out of town.
These young families often have to juggle two careers, children’s activities and family
“together” time. The church must try to complement these demands rather than compete
with them. This poses challenges and opportunities for us as a parish.
We believe that God is leading us to care about and for the older people in our
congregation as well as to incorporate ways to support our families with children and
teens. We also believe God is challenging us to be a visible and viable place where people
who are moving into the Bradford area can come to meet and know God and to find a
meaningful place in God’s world.
We try to be an inclusive and welcoming church. We have made a strategic commitment
to reach out to children with a paid Sunday school teacher and encourage children and
teen participation during services. The congregation responds well to newcomers who
are invited to our coffee hour and other activities such as the knitting, cancer support
group and VBS which might meet their needs, and gently draws them into the life of the
Church.
We are a fairly relaxed church although we enjoy ritual
and the Anglican liturgy as well as socially pertinent
sermons.
Profile for the New Priest
Trinity sees itself as a warm, friendly, and caring church
and would welcome a priest whose strong leadership
skills and ability to work closely with staff and volunteers
would complement our vision of ourselves.
We would encourage our new priest to reach out to the
wider community of BWG. Our Incumbents have
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PROFILE AT A GLANCE
Professional skills and knowledge: Leadership, Music, Computer Literacy, and Meaningful Sermons.
A Caring, Open, and Outgoing approach to parishioners and community.
Leadership style that is Objective,
Empowering, and Collaborative.
traditionally been Padre to the Local Legion and have been part of the Ministerial
Committee. This Committee has been instrumental in coordinating church outreach such
as Weekly Lenten Services in the community.
At Trinity we value pastoral care and outreach. We would hope our new Incumbent would
carry on with visitations, phone calls, special services and as time permits attend at some
of our social and fundraising events.
We are trying to encourage family and youth ministry. We are supporting this financially
with a paid Sunday school and youth position. We still see a need for further leadership
in providing young couples and youth a space and programs that will sustain their spiritual
needs.
Professional Skills and Knowledge Provide leadership on religious matters including bible studies and/or spiritual
discussion.
Encourage music in our worship
Be a knowledgeable link to Diocesan and National level of the Church
Being open to a variety of worship services
Meaningful sermons
General computer literacy and knowledge of common computer programs such as
Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF, etc.
Open to utilizing social media for communication within the parish and out to the
community
Helpful to have a good business sense
Approach to Congregation and Community Approachable, excellent interpersonal skills
Caring
Understanding and Listening
Personable
Leadership Style Empowers participation
Holds a vision of what this Parish could and should be
Collaborative
Objective
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