Church Administration & Operations
Ami Bailey
Office Administrator
Alison Poor
Director of the Rector's Office
Brigitta Patterson
Director of Communications
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TRINITY CHURCH IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
206 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-536-0944
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The Rev. Morgan S. Allen has served as Rector of Trinity Church in the City of Boston since 2019. Committed to nurturing Trinity as a congregation where parishioners know and love one another more and better every day, he preaches: “We advance God’s Beloved Community beyond our walls, by living that Beloved Community within our walls.” Negotiating COVID’s force during his first years, Morgan has led the parish toward sustainability: moving Trinity from deficit to balanced budgets; reorganizing a right-sized parish staff; contemporizing technology and facilities infrastructure; and collaborating with lay leaders to retire the parish’s debts. As Trinity now builds exciting post-pandemic momentum, Morgan looks forward to encouraging parishioner passions through the launch of the Ministry Council.
Before his arrival in Boston, Morgan served for a decade as Rector of Good Shepherd in Austin, Texas. For several years of his tenure, Good Shepherd was the fastest growing congregation in The Episcopal Church, and Morgan led its $24M capital campaign that included expansion of the parish’s ministry to a second campus in a more economically diverse area of the city. Previously, Morgan served as Rector of Saint Barnabas in Lafayette, Louisiana, leading that congregation through Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
In the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, Morgan currently serves as a member of the Racial Justice Commission, co-chairing its Financial Resources Subcommittee. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of LSU [Religious Studies (Philosophy Major), Creative Writing (English Major), Film (Audio-Visual Arts Minor)], Morgan received his Master of Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest – one of The Episcopal Church’s three remaining residential seminary programs, and where Morgan currently serves as Treasurer and Trustee.
A Louisiana native, Morgan and his wife, Missy, have a college-aged son, a high-school-aged daughter, and a feisty Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mix named Daisy. Morgan enjoys spending time with his family, listening to loud music, and soldering on old pinball machines.
Kit joined the Trinity clergy team in December 2021. She has served as Director of Diocesan Youth Ministries, Assistant Rector at Christ Church in Andover, Chaplain at Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, and as Rector of St James in Groveland. A proud Tufts Jumbo, graduate of Harvard Divinity School and the General Theological Seminary, one of Kit’s calls previous to ordination was as a boarding school teacher/ chaplain, where she learned to yell ‘Lights out!’ with ferocity. Kit takes delight in community building, pie, writing for GrowChristians.org, an Episcopal parenting blog, and noticing grace in unexpected places and people. She and her husband have two children and one very patient pup.
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Abi serves as tbe Senior Associate, overseeing worship, family formation, and the Ministry Council. Before coming to Trinity in 2022, she served for 11years at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, FL as associate priest, senior associate, and then Interim Rector. Before becoming a priest, she served in youth ministry in Georgia, South Carolina, and partnered with the national church. As a former Army brat and also Peace Corps Volunteer, Abi loves the gift of the diversity of community and the common ground of our liturgy. Abi, with the dynamic Trinity Staff, works to invite each person who walks through the doors (or watches online) to find their home in the Beloved Community. She is a graduate of the college and seminary at The University of the South, Sewanee. She and her husband have one fluffy black dog named Max.
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Paige re-joined our staff in September 2019 to focus on Sunday mornings and the support of our Hospitality & Care ministries. She served as an Associate Rector at Trinity for several years in the 2000s, and also served as Saint Paul’s in Natick. Paige’s part-time role includes approximately three Sunday mornings each month, and two half-days in the office each week. She is a graduate of University of the South and Episcopal Divinity School.
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Karen has joined our staff in a part-time capacity to assist with liturgies on Sunday evenings and Thursdays, and we also benefit from her presence in many other ways. She also serves as the University Chaplain for Episcopal Ministry at Boston University, where she is Spiritual Director through the Office of Spiritual Life at the School of Theology. In 2010, she was the first African-American woman installed as a rector in the history of The Episcopal Diocese of MA when she was called to serve at St. James Episcopal Church, Somerville until October 2017. Prior to becoming rector/chaplain, she served as the priest-in-charge of Trinity Church, Randolph, as an assistant priest at Christ Church in Needham, and as a transitional deacon at St. James’ Church in Cambridge. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she also holds a masters and a doctor of ministry degree from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge.
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Brandon joined the Trinity clergy team in May 2024 as the Priest for Outreach. In this role, Brandon empowers the people of Trinity to proclaim the Good News of God in Christ by promoting justice, peace, and love in ministries of service. In his work with hospitality and care ministries, Brandon strives to ensure that everyone who visits Trinity Church feels known and loved.
Before coming to Trinity, Brandon served parishes in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Austin, Texas, and began his ordained ministry as a hospital chaplain in Minneapolis, where he met his husband, Bob. Prior to attending seminary at Yale Divinity School, Brandon worked for many years in Wall Street corporate communications in New York City. Originally from Mississippi, he completed his undergraduate studies at Sewanee, an Episcopal college in Tennessee.
Brandon and Bob live in Brighton where they enjoy spending time with their rescue dachshund, Miss Coco, and embracing their role as “funcles” to their two young nephews.
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The Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. has an undergraduate degree from Duke University, received his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Master of Sacred Theology from Yale University, and a PhD in theology and ethics, also from Duke University. Ordained priest in 1993 by Archbishop Tutu, Michael served as vicar at St. Titus Episcopal Church in Durham, NC; rector at Church of Our Saviour, in San Gabriel, California; rector at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, Raleigh, N.C.; and interim rector or associate priest with other churches in North Carolina and in Cape Town, South Africa.
In 2010, Battle was named “Six Preacher” by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, a distinction that goes back to Thomas Cranmer and 16th century England, and given to only a few who demonstrate great dedication to the Church. Michael’s academic experience includes service as Interim Dean of Students and Community Life at Episcopal Divinity School, Dean for Academic Affairs, Vice President and Associate Professor of Theology at Virginia Theology Seminary; as Associate Professor of Spirituality and Black Church Studies, at Duke University’s Divinity School; and as Assistant Professor of Spiritual and Moral Theology in the School of Theology at the University of the South. Dr. Battle has published eleven books, including his latest: Desmon Tutu: A Spiritual Biography Of South Africa’s Confessor.
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Ami provides administrative assistance to the clergy and ensures that the staff offices run smoothly “so that our Trinity family can focus on doing God’s work.” Prior to joining the staff in 2016, Ami supported executives at a major financial institution. When she’s not at work, she’s singing with her church choir, reading scripture, and catching up with her college-age sons.
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Alison began as the Director of the Rector’s Office in March 2020 supporting Reverend Morgan Allen in the leadership of the staff and the Trinity Church communities it serves. She brought five years of operations, project management, communications, and administrative experience in the nonprofit sector. She graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk University with a B.S. in Environmental Studies. Alison and her husband Kyle live in Waltham.
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Brigitta is originally from Ohio but has been happily living with her boyfriend in the Boston area since 2008. She brings experience from her prior work in journalism and with the NewsGuild. When Brigitta isn’t creatively solving problems, she can be found clearing her mind on her Peloton, cuddling with her cat, or sketching out new ideas in her Field Notes.
She is definitely a night owl.
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Rob joins Trinity from a 15+ year career at Fidelity Investments where he served as a CFO and a COO for technology divisions, including an amazing two years living with his family in Bangalore, India where Rob served as CFO for Fidelity India. Rob is an active parishioner and leader at St. John the Evangelist in Hingham where he served a second-generation warden and founder of the Finance Committee and the annual Summerfest celebration. Rob’s wife Sue is an active member of St. John’s Outreach Committee and has led the parish’s annual support of the Diocesan BSAFE summer program in partnership with St. Stephens in the South End. Rob is a Director of Wellspring Multiservice Centers in Hull. Rob served as a member of the advisory board for Fidelity’s Boston PRIDE group as an ally for the LGBTQ community. Rob and Sue live in Cohasset with two teenage children, son Sam and daughter Sophia. Rob received a BA in Government and Economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Amos Tuck School of Business.
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Brenda Rufo, a member of Trinity’s finance staff since 2005, is Trinity’s Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Manager. Brenda oversees all revenue recording and accounts payable, and supports the Stewardship Office’s report functions, all in partnership with the Staff Accountant.
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Jody started her career at Trinity Church in January 2022. Prior to this, Jody spent the last 25 years as a self-employed consultant, serving as Controller for numerous clients in various industries. Jody and her husband Bill also founded many businesses in the Hospitality Industry, primarily catering to Boston, New England, and East Coast markets. Jody has a BS in Accountancy from Bentley University, Certificate in Cybersecurity from MIT Sloan school of Management and is certified in a number accounting software’s. Jody and Bill reside in Walpole, MA with their son’s Will (19) and Tim (18).
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Kevin comes to Trinity with over 35 years of Director of Facilities experience. He served as Director of Engineering at Marriott Hotels where he successfully completed numerous capital improvement projects, major renovations, preventive maintenance, life-safety inspection, negotiating contracts, and recycling and sustainability programs. From his experience in the hospitality industry, he prides himself in providing exceptional care to both internal and external “guests” and to the larger community. He is a Massachusetts native and enjoys skiing, golfing, and vacationing in Wells Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee. He is the father of two daughters, both of whom are avid runners, and have each completed the Boston Marathon.
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Celine joins Trinity with over 25 years’ experience in event management and audio/video presentation. She has managed and facilitated lecture series, live performances, worship services, concerts, and film screenings in prestigious venues around the world. Here in Boston, she has worked with the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, and the Emerson Majestic Theatre, among other iconic locations. Celine strives to make every event she helps bring to life as seamless and special as possible, both for those hosting and those attending. Originally from Philadelphia, she loves international travel, architecture, music, reading, and cooking. She has one son, who is an athlete and passionate sports fan.
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Kristen joins Trinity with five years of marketing and communications experience within the nonprofit sector. She graduated cum laude from Bentley University with a B.S. in Creative Industries. A North Shore native, Kristen can be found either at home with her cat or rocking out at a concert.
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Sandy rejoined the Trinity staff in 2024, having worked in IT and facilities at Trinity from 2000 to 2008 and volunteered in the archives from 2008 to 2024. As manager of the archives, she continues to field questions from the clergy, staff, parish, and public; and spends significant time happily cataloging Trinity’s documents and artifacts to help prepare for the 150th anniversary of Trinity’s buildings in Copley Square. In the IT realm, she provides frontline technical support to clergy and staff, supports the livestreaming of services and events, and manages the hardware/software and other equipment.
Before and between stints at Trinity, Sandy spent 25+ years with leading intellectual property law firms where she started out writing patent applications. Having an organized personality, she soon turned to administration and developed firm-wide policies, procedures, and databases. Related, she was sold on The Episcopal Church from the moment she opened a copy of The Book of Common Prayer (“it’s so well-structured!”) and has been a member of Trinity since 2000.
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Prior to joining the Trinity Church in August 2024, Sean graduated cum laude from Springfield College with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and returned to earn an MBA. During graduate school, Sean gained two years of experience in facilities operations and event management within the campus recreation department at Springfield College.
In addition to his professional experience, Sean was a member of Springfield College’s NCAA Division III diving team for five years and also served as the head coach for the Northampton High School diving team.
Sean now lives with his girlfriend, Sierra, and their wonderful dog, Linus.
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Chris has been attending Trinity since 2014 and working in the Facilities department since 2017. She walked through Trinity’s doors on a recommendation from her cousin, who had attended Trinity in the ‘90s. Chris works at the Front Desk, in the Kitchen, and attends to other Facilities’ needs to keep Trinity running smoothly both on Sundays and throughout the week. When she’s not at Trinity, Chris enjoys listening to ‘70s and ‘80s country music, going for walks in green spaces around Boston, and cheering for Boston sports teams and going to games.
Before becoming Executive Director of Trinity Boston Connects, Charmane Higgins served as Executive Director of STRIVE, a social justice nonprofit focused on young adults in Boston, from 2008-2017, during which time she transitioned the organization to become a part of Justice Resource Institute. From 2017-2019 she was a consultant to nonprofit organizations. She has been a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Non-Profit Practice since 2010 where she mentors a cohort of emerging nonprofit leaders of color. Charmane attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Boston Latin School. She earned a BA in Classical Civilization from Wellesley College, an MA in Latin from the University of Texas and an MBA from Simmons College. She has served as Past Chair and current member of the Board of Trustees of Boston Latin School Alumni Association and just completed a six-year term on the board of the ACLU in Boston. She is a current Board member of the Mass Nonprofit Network and is an adjunct faculty member at Boston College School of Social Work.
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Many know Lonsdale as a companion in the pew and as a Stewardship leader here at Trinity. As the Director of Stewardship, Lonsdale will provide essential ligature between the parish offices and the Stewardship Committee, all in support of the congregation’s greatest generosity. She has worked as a professional fundraiser on two successful gubernatorial campaigns and as executive director of a local non-profit. As a philanthropist and board member, she’s also chaired the development committees of both the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Charles River Conservancy. Lonsdale will also bring the expertise of a consultancy, helping us optimize our Stewardship systems, drafting job descriptions, and building congregational capacity for our 2023 campaign.
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Ann joins the staff as the Stewardship Associate and Database Manager, supporting the operations of Trinity’s stewardship ministries and managing the parish database that underpins so much of our parish life and work. A classically trained singer with a career in higher education administration, Ann most recently served as parish administrator at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Cambridge where she has been instrumental in updating parish systems and processes to support the life of the church.
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Bob Yearwood has been welcoming people to Trinity Church for the last 50 years. He takes great joy in his role providing information, guidance, assistance, and community to everyone who comes into the Parish House. His gifts in knowing everyone (staff, parishioners, and neighbors alike), and helping them to connect with each other, have earned him the nickname “Mayor of Copley Square.”
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Cynthia grew up in southern Virginia and North Carolina before making Massachusetts her home. She is a writer and photographer who has brought those skills to Trinity Church where she works as Supervisor of Visitor Services and Research and Development. In addition to managing staff, she designs as well as purchases merchandise that attempts to capture and reflect the unique artistic and architectural legacy exemplified in the church’s construction and decoration. As a historian, she enjoys researching the church’s rich history and sharing her discoveries with both the parish and visitors.
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Jillian brings terrific experience as a supervisor at Old North Church’s gift shop as well as a manager for The Freedom Trail Foundation. Jillian loves music and theatre and also worked for six years for the famous Middle East nightclub. Jillian and her husband are in the process of relocating back to Boston from an ex-pat assignment in Germany.
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Colin serves as the Director of Music at Trinity where he has the joy of leading a vibrant, intergenerational music program, at the heart of which are the Trinity Choirs and Choristers. He was led to Trinity because of the parish’s strong commitment to sacred music as a vital, community-building ministry of the church. Colin was previously the Director of Chapel Music and School Organist at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH following positions at Christ and Holy Trinity Church in Westport, CT, the Episcopal Church at Yale, and Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School. He has been a featured performer and speaker at national conferences of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, the Association of Anglican Musicians, and the Royal School of Church Music. Colin holds degrees from Northwestern University, Yale University, and Oberlin Conservatory where his teachers included Douglas Cleveland, Thomas Murray, James David Christie, and Olivier Latry. In addition to accompanying choirs on multiple recordings, his critically acclaimed debut solo album “The Organ of Stambaugh Auditorium” is available on the Raven Label. As an active concertizer and clinician, Colin is represented by Concert Artist Cooperative. A native of New Jersey, he and his husband Erik currently live in Winthrop with their beloved French bulldog, Marla Pooch.
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Jerrick is a recent graduate of the Yale School of Music and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music where he earned a master’s degree in organ performance, studying under Jon Laukvik and Thomas Murray. He completed his undergraduate studies at Westminster Choir College where he earned bachelor’s degrees in sacred music and organ performance, studying under Alan Morrison. A native of New Jersey, Jerrick has served as director of music at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Montville and Lincoln Park, NJ, organ scholar at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Morristown, NJ, and as organ scholar at Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green, New Haven, CT. He most recently served as the assistant director of music and organist at Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NC. In 2022, Jerrick received the second prize in the National Competition in Organ Accompaniment sponsored by the Washington, DC chapter of the American Guild of Organists, third prize in the Quebec Organ Competition in Quebec City, Canada and was a semifinalist in the 2022 Boston Bach International Organ Competition. Also an active composer, Jerrick’s compositions have recently been published by Oxford University Press.
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