Clergy and Staff
The Rev. Andrea Castner Wyatt - Rector
The Reverend Andrea Castner Wyatt was ordained in 2015 to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Massachusetts, where she served as Assistant Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in the historic whaling village of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Andrea was first ordained in 2001 in the United Church of Christ and served as a pastor and educator in Congregational churches in Framingham, Holliston, and Lexington Massachusetts. Andrea’s pastoral experience also includes clinical chaplaincy in hospice and leadership in Episcopal missional ministries.
It was at the experimental community ‘The Crossing’ at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston that Andrea first fell in love with the Episcopal Church in 2007. She discovered spirit-filled, passionate people praying and experimenting for the future of Christ’s church. Rev. Andrea came to us from St. David’s on-the-Hill Episcopal Church in Cranston, Rhode Island where she led that parish in re-development ministry as an ‘Incubator for Mission.’
Andrea earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1988 and a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1991. She also took courses in Anglican Studies at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently teaching herself Irish Gaelic.
She married Chuck Wyatt, a fellow Harvard Divinity School graduate, in 1991. Chuck is Manager of Web Technical Services at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are blessed with 2 daughters. Molly teaches 4th Grade in urban Worcester, MA, and Emma is studying Speech and Language Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Andrea and Chuck have a Puggle named Sadie and a cat named Bean. They love cycling, chasing ancient Celtic saints in the Atlantic Isles, and are learning how to sail.
The Reverend Andrea Castner Wyatt was ordained in 2015 to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Massachusetts, where she served as Assistant Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in the historic whaling village of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Andrea was first ordained in 2001 in the United Church of Christ and served as a pastor and educator in Congregational churches in Framingham, Holliston, and Lexington Massachusetts. Andrea’s pastoral experience also includes clinical chaplaincy in hospice and leadership in Episcopal missional ministries.
It was at the experimental community ‘The Crossing’ at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston that Andrea first fell in love with the Episcopal Church in 2007. She discovered spirit-filled, passionate people praying and experimenting for the future of Christ’s church. Rev. Andrea came to us from St. David’s on-the-Hill Episcopal Church in Cranston, Rhode Island where she led that parish in re-development ministry as an ‘Incubator for Mission.’
Andrea earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio in 1988 and a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1991. She also took courses in Anglican Studies at the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently teaching herself Irish Gaelic.
She married Chuck Wyatt, a fellow Harvard Divinity School graduate, in 1991. Chuck is Manager of Web Technical Services at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are blessed with 2 daughters. Molly teaches 4th Grade in urban Worcester, MA, and Emma is studying Speech and Language Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Andrea and Chuck have a Puggle named Sadie and a cat named Bean. They love cycling, chasing ancient Celtic saints in the Atlantic Isles, and are learning how to sail.
Jennifer Sisco - Minister of Music
Jennifer Sisco began studying piano and singing solos in church at the young age of 5. By her teen years, she was leading worship in the church where her father pastored and had become a sought-after youth worship leader for church camps and conventions.
At age 17, Jennifer won the Association of Christian Schools International Vocal Competition, which launched her on a concert tour of churches and venues throughout Europe and North America. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Music cum laude in Vocal Performance from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in 1997.
In addition to her vocal and piano training, Jennifer studied choral conducting, orchestration and arranging, vocal pedagogy, sacred music history, and advanced music theory. She received her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon in 2000, supported by a fellowship with the Eugene Opera Company. During her academic years, she earned numerous awards in both piano and vocal competitions.
Alongside her formal education, Jennifer worked as a church pianist and worship leader and also gained backstage experience in theater productions. After graduate school, she moved to New York City to pursue a career as a professional opera singer, performing leading soprano roles in regional opera houses across the U.S., as well as appearing in Off-Broadway productions and cabaret venues in NYC.
In 2012, Jennifer paused her performance career to embrace motherhood, returning to church music in 2014 as a freelance cantor, worship leader, and pianist throughout the tri-state area. In 2015, she began a long-term ministry at a Congregational church in Westport, CT, where she served in various capacities and played a key role in integrating contemporary music into a historic, classically rooted worship tradition. In 2021, she stepped into the role of Interim Music Director, overseeing all musical ministries.
Jennifer now serves as Music Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, CT, where she is dedicated to fostering musical involvement across all ages and skill levels. Her work emphasizes inclusivity, excellence, and spiritual connection through both traditional and contemporary sacred music. Deepening her roots in the Newtown community, she has also served as a guest conductor for the Connecticut Choral Society and as Music Director for the 2025 Reed Intermediate School spring musical.
With the combined strength of a top-tier classical education and years of hands-on experience in worship leadership, Jennifer is passionate about building vibrant, participatory music ministries that honor the past while embracing the future.
Jennifer Sisco began studying piano and singing solos in church at the young age of 5. By her teen years, she was leading worship in the church where her father pastored and had become a sought-after youth worship leader for church camps and conventions.
At age 17, Jennifer won the Association of Christian Schools International Vocal Competition, which launched her on a concert tour of churches and venues throughout Europe and North America. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Music cum laude in Vocal Performance from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in 1997.
In addition to her vocal and piano training, Jennifer studied choral conducting, orchestration and arranging, vocal pedagogy, sacred music history, and advanced music theory. She received her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Oregon in 2000, supported by a fellowship with the Eugene Opera Company. During her academic years, she earned numerous awards in both piano and vocal competitions.
Alongside her formal education, Jennifer worked as a church pianist and worship leader and also gained backstage experience in theater productions. After graduate school, she moved to New York City to pursue a career as a professional opera singer, performing leading soprano roles in regional opera houses across the U.S., as well as appearing in Off-Broadway productions and cabaret venues in NYC.
In 2012, Jennifer paused her performance career to embrace motherhood, returning to church music in 2014 as a freelance cantor, worship leader, and pianist throughout the tri-state area. In 2015, she began a long-term ministry at a Congregational church in Westport, CT, where she served in various capacities and played a key role in integrating contemporary music into a historic, classically rooted worship tradition. In 2021, she stepped into the role of Interim Music Director, overseeing all musical ministries.
Jennifer now serves as Music Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church in Newtown, CT, where she is dedicated to fostering musical involvement across all ages and skill levels. Her work emphasizes inclusivity, excellence, and spiritual connection through both traditional and contemporary sacred music. Deepening her roots in the Newtown community, she has also served as a guest conductor for the Connecticut Choral Society and as Music Director for the 2025 Reed Intermediate School spring musical.
With the combined strength of a top-tier classical education and years of hands-on experience in worship leadership, Jennifer is passionate about building vibrant, participatory music ministries that honor the past while embracing the future.
Allison Brown - Children's Ministry Coordinator
We are also delighted to welcome The Rev. Allison Brown to Trinity Church! Allison was ordained on June 28th at our Episcopal Cathedral in Hartford as a Transitional Deacon, and will be ordained to the Priesthood in January of 2026. She has long felt a call to serve Christ’s Church, and believes – in her own words - that “ the Church is at its best when it makes space for childlike faith – full of wonder, creativity, honesty and joy.”
Deacon Allison grew up nearby in CT, deeply connected to the life of her Episcopal Church through Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in English – with a concentration in Creative Writing – and in Environmental Studies from Eastern CT State University.
While a graduate student at Boston University, Allison served as a Seminarian at All Saints Parish in Brookline, MA, co-leading the Children’s Formation program. In addition, Allison also served as a Seminarian at The Crossing, a congregation of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. Allison was a member of that Cathedral’s ‘Chapter,’ or Vestry. She also assisted with their innovative program ‘Ministry of the Steps,’ offering pastoral outreach on Boston Common.
Allison graduated from BU in 2023 with a Masters degree in Theology - with certificates in Anglican Studies and Ecological Justice.
Allison is eager to engage with Trinity’s growing cohort of families with children. She believes that children's formation can be – again, in her own words - “a place where questions are encouraged, scripture is alive, and each child is welcomes as a Beloved Child of God.”
We are also delighted to welcome The Rev. Allison Brown to Trinity Church! Allison was ordained on June 28th at our Episcopal Cathedral in Hartford as a Transitional Deacon, and will be ordained to the Priesthood in January of 2026. She has long felt a call to serve Christ’s Church, and believes – in her own words - that “ the Church is at its best when it makes space for childlike faith – full of wonder, creativity, honesty and joy.”
Deacon Allison grew up nearby in CT, deeply connected to the life of her Episcopal Church through Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in English – with a concentration in Creative Writing – and in Environmental Studies from Eastern CT State University.
While a graduate student at Boston University, Allison served as a Seminarian at All Saints Parish in Brookline, MA, co-leading the Children’s Formation program. In addition, Allison also served as a Seminarian at The Crossing, a congregation of St. Paul’s Cathedral in Boston. Allison was a member of that Cathedral’s ‘Chapter,’ or Vestry. She also assisted with their innovative program ‘Ministry of the Steps,’ offering pastoral outreach on Boston Common.
Allison graduated from BU in 2023 with a Masters degree in Theology - with certificates in Anglican Studies and Ecological Justice.
Allison is eager to engage with Trinity’s growing cohort of families with children. She believes that children's formation can be – again, in her own words - “a place where questions are encouraged, scripture is alive, and each child is welcomes as a Beloved Child of God.”
Kim Merrill - Communications and Membership Manager
Kim lives in Danbury with her husband and their two college aged young adults. She has a background in Marketing and Public Relations and handles all of our communications—both the behind-the-scenes internal stuff and the public-facing messaging. She also keeps our membership database organized and up to date, which helps everything run more smoothly.
Over the years, Kim has worn a lot of hats in the PR world. She was the Director of PR at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, where she worked on everything from newsletters to community events. Before that, she was the Communications Manager at PhysicianOne Urgent Care, creating content and working on outreach efforts. She also got her start as a PR assistant at Ethan Allen’s headquarters, helping with campaigns and media relations.
With her experience and down-to-earth approach, Kim is a key part of the team and helps keep everyone in the loop.
Kim lives in Danbury with her husband and their two college aged young adults. She has a background in Marketing and Public Relations and handles all of our communications—both the behind-the-scenes internal stuff and the public-facing messaging. She also keeps our membership database organized and up to date, which helps everything run more smoothly.
Over the years, Kim has worn a lot of hats in the PR world. She was the Director of PR at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, where she worked on everything from newsletters to community events. Before that, she was the Communications Manager at PhysicianOne Urgent Care, creating content and working on outreach efforts. She also got her start as a PR assistant at Ethan Allen’s headquarters, helping with campaigns and media relations.
With her experience and down-to-earth approach, Kim is a key part of the team and helps keep everyone in the loop.
Eliisa Antal - Bookkeeper
Eliisa lives in Sandy Hook with her husband and three boys. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in Business Management. She began her career in the power industry, where she worked over a decade in various roles, from Administrative Assistant to Operations Business Analyst. There she was responsible for accounts payable functions, budget development and budget variance reporting, creating and managing spreadsheets for financial tracking and providing local management with financial and business analysis and recommendations. After spending several years raising her small children, Eliisa returned to work in a part role as a Business Manager for a local Law Firm, where she has happily worked since 2021. There she manages billing and other practice management tasks for the office, process weekly payroll and onboards new employees. When the opportunity arose to take on another part time role as Assistant Bookkeper with Trinity Epsicopal Church, she was delighted!
Eliisa lives in Sandy Hook with her husband and three boys. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in Business Management. She began her career in the power industry, where she worked over a decade in various roles, from Administrative Assistant to Operations Business Analyst. There she was responsible for accounts payable functions, budget development and budget variance reporting, creating and managing spreadsheets for financial tracking and providing local management with financial and business analysis and recommendations. After spending several years raising her small children, Eliisa returned to work in a part role as a Business Manager for a local Law Firm, where she has happily worked since 2021. There she manages billing and other practice management tasks for the office, process weekly payroll and onboards new employees. When the opportunity arose to take on another part time role as Assistant Bookkeper with Trinity Epsicopal Church, she was delighted!
Jack Qubick - Sexton
Jack has been a pillar of Newtown for many many years. As a prior police officer of the town, he is recognized by many who have fond memories of Jack being "a great, and fair cop that we all enjoyed seeing." As an employee of Trinity for over 20 years, Jack is an expert on all that goes on in our church building.
Jack has been a pillar of Newtown for many many years. As a prior police officer of the town, he is recognized by many who have fond memories of Jack being "a great, and fair cop that we all enjoyed seeing." As an employee of Trinity for over 20 years, Jack is an expert on all that goes on in our church building.
Mission & Leadership
Christina Lye, Warden
Patrick Corrigan, Warden
Noel Bellesheim, Treasurer
Sue Roman, Secretary
Anne Calmels, Liaison to Music & Choir
Sharon Farrell, Liaison to Mission & Outreach
Jim Funk, Liaison to Properties: Connecting our buildings and grounds with our mission to serve others
Rosemary Gallant, Liaison to Membership
Bennett Leake, Liaison to Finance: Guiding and giving our gifts of time, talent, and treasure
Beth Murphy, Liaison to Children's Ministry
John Sullivan, Liaison to Stewardship & Development
Karen Wojtowicz, Liaison to Parish Life: Strengthening our unity as a community who cares for and loves one another.
Bob Gardner, Maegan Wood, Delegates to Convention and the Southwest Region
Patrick Corrigan, Warden
Noel Bellesheim, Treasurer
Sue Roman, Secretary
Anne Calmels, Liaison to Music & Choir
Sharon Farrell, Liaison to Mission & Outreach
Jim Funk, Liaison to Properties: Connecting our buildings and grounds with our mission to serve others
Rosemary Gallant, Liaison to Membership
Bennett Leake, Liaison to Finance: Guiding and giving our gifts of time, talent, and treasure
Beth Murphy, Liaison to Children's Ministry
John Sullivan, Liaison to Stewardship & Development
Karen Wojtowicz, Liaison to Parish Life: Strengthening our unity as a community who cares for and loves one another.
Bob Gardner, Maegan Wood, Delegates to Convention and the Southwest Region