WORSHIP
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 21, 2021, the church BUILDING WILL RE-OPEN ON a limitED basis for worship services.
Christians continue to pray.
God continues to be good.
Christians continue to pray.
God continues to be good.
Welcome The Rev. Dr. Christopher Corbin, our new Rector!
Dear Trinity friends,
The new year has ushered in a time of transition for our parish. Even as we expressed our heartfelt appreciation for and made our farewells to Rector Chris Arnold and Celeste Williams, our Vestry began to focus on Trinity's future.
Bishop Matt Gunter reached out to the Vestry in January and asked that we forgo the usual interim period between priests and not undertake the formal search process typical in clergy transitions. As Trinity has weathered a number of clergy changes in the past decade, Bishop Matt felt we would benefit from welcoming a new Rector as soon as possible so we might begin the work of re-opening the church and of renewing a sense of community.
Bishop Matt asked us to consider a promising candidate who had contacted him earlier in the year asking for consideration, should a church within the Diocese have need of a new Rector. Following hours of conversation both over Zoom and in person, the vestry voted unanimously and enthusiastically to extend a call to The Rev. Dr. Christopher Corbin, who comes to us from the Diocese of South Dakota.
Father Corbin grew up in Florida, the son of a United Methodist minister. He is a graduate of Florida Southern College, Yale Divinity School, and Vanderbilt University. He has lived for the last seven years in South Dakota with his wife, Portia, also a priest, and their two daughters: four-year old Louisa and ten-month old Millie (Amelia). Their family also has three beloved cats who will be coming with them! On a happy side note, The Rev. Portia Corbin has been called to serve at St. John’s, New London.
The Corbins move to Oshkosh in mid-March, and Father Chris’s first Sunday with us will be Palm Sunday, March 28. As the date of their arrival nears, the vestry will be in touch with opportunities to meet and welcome Father Chris and his family.
Please continue to hold Trinity, Fr. Corbin and his family, and the vestry in your prayers, as we hold all of you in ours.
God’s peace,
Rebecca Spurlock
Senior Warden on behalf of the Vesty
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As we re-open our church building, we will observe Diocesan Covid-19 guidelines, to protect the health and well-being of those who gather. Those who attend in-person worship are asked to wear masks, observe social distancing and sit only with their "pod." (Your pod is limited to the people with whom you live.)
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Where is Trinity?
The Church building is at the corner of Algoma Blvd and Division Street in downtown Oshkosh. A map and other contact info is on the Contact Us page. |
A special thank you from the Vestry
The Vestry wishes to thank all of you who reached out to Fr. Chris Arnold and Celeste Williams, either in person or through notes, or in contributing to his farewell gift. We wish Fr. Arnold all the best as he prepares for his new ministry as a spiritual director. The Vestry received a warm thank you note from Fr. Chris and Celeste expressing their appreciation for Trinity’s generosity and the many kindnesses shown over their five years with our Parish. We bid them a heartfelt farewell. |
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