Our Rector
We are delighted to have called a new Rector to Trinity Church. the Rev. Joseph Wood will begin his ministry with us on October 26th.
the Rev. Joseph Wood
A native Californian, the Rev. Joseph Wood came east to attend St. John's College (Annapolis), Virginia Theological Seminary, and the University of South Florida. He's served as Associate Rector at Emmanuel Church in Baltimore; Priest-in-Charge at St. Chad's Episcopal Church in Tampa; and Assisting Priest at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in New York City. His fiancé, Dr. Julian Rivera, will be moving down with him as he prepares for a job at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal. Their cat, Loch, will be tagging along too to continue his dedicated birdwatching.
Father Joseph didn’t expect to return to Virginia, but he’s overjoyed that the Spirit led him to Trinity and the incredible community here. He’s excited to sharing in ministry, particularly when it comes to loving God and loving on the community of Manassas. (He’s a firm believer in the importance of radical welcome.) As he stated in his letter of interest: “Let’s make a difference together.”
When he’s not engaged in ministry, Father Joseph enjoys: getting to know the area, especially its natural beauty; playing a good board or video game; getting lost in a book, especially if its sci-fi or history; practicing hot yoga; and cheering Julian on at his rec league hockey games.
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Our Supply Clergy
Trinity Episcopal Church has been in a transition period for the past two years. During this period, we have been privileged to welcome The Rev. Jim Hughes and The Rev. Philene Ward Dunn as two of our our supply priests.
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the Rev. Jim HughesList Item 2
The Rev. Jim Hughes
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the Rev. Philene M Ware DunnList Item 1
Called out of retirement by God, Mother Philene+ quickly found herself surrounded by amazing and creative future leaders of the Episcopal church – seminarians, some half and even one-third her age - at Virginia Theological Seminary. Graduated and ordained in 2020 during the depths of COVID, she now serves as a supply and interim priest for the Diocese of Virginia where she enjoys sharing God’s message of Love, Peace, and Hope among the many vibrant parishes in her area.
Originally from the Rio Grande Valley - where Texas, Mexico, and the Gulf Coast meet – she also enjoys serving the Spanish-speaking community. Her husband, Paul, and she met on a blind date and on the 3rd date, eight days later, decided to marry. 43+ years, four grown children, and three grandchildren later, they find themselves not yet empty-nesters as they are sharing their Vienna, Virginia home with 4 rambunctious COVID kitties. TBTG!
