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 she became a sought-after youth worship leader for church camps and conventions.
At the age of 17, Jennifer won the Association of Christian Schools International Vocal Competition, which sent her on a Christian music concert tour performing in churches and concert venues throughout Europe and North America. Jennifer received 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 studies in conservatory, she studied choral conducting, music orchestration and arranging, vocal pedagogy, sacred music history, and advanced music theory. Jennifer went on to receive a Master of Music in Vocal Performance in 2000 from the University of Oregon under a fellowship with the Eugene Opera Company. During her years of training, Jennifer won numerous vocal and piano competitions.
Concurrently with her studies, Jennifer worked part-time as a pianist and worship leader for local churches - and also worked in theaters on stage crew learning the technical side of the stage. Upon completion of graduate school, Jennifer moved to New York City and began a career as a professional opera singer, performing opera’s most celebrated leading soprano roles in regional opera companies throughout the US. She also performed off-Broadway and in cabaret in NYC.
Jennifer paused her music career in 2012 to answer her life’s greatest calling- motherhood. In 2014, she returned to church music, freelancing as a substitute cantor, worship leader, and pianist in churches around the tri-state area. In 2015 she began her ministry at Green’s Farms Church in Westport, CT, and has served in multiple capacities, helping that congregation to blend contemporary music into an over-300-year-old tradition of classical traditional worship. In 2021, Jennifer stepped into the role of Interim Music Director, directing all musical activities in that church.
Jennifer brings with her a unique skillset as a church music director. With the invaluable tools from a top notch classical education as well as the years as a worship leader and pianist in many churches, she is equally at home in the performance and direction of both traditional and contemporary sacred music, and she is committed to fostering inclusive, approachable, and technically excellent music for all who enter the doors of the church, no matter the skill level.
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 she became a sought-after youth worship leader for church camps and conventions.
At the age of 17, Jennifer won the Association of Christian Schools International Vocal Competition, which sent her on a Christian music concert tour performing in churches and concert venues throughout Europe and North America. Jennifer received 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 studies in conservatory, she studied choral conducting, music orchestration and arranging, vocal pedagogy, sacred music history, and advanced music theory. Jennifer went on to receive a Master of Music in Vocal Performance in 2000 from the University of Oregon under a fellowship with the Eugene Opera Company. During her years of training, Jennifer won numerous vocal and piano competitions.
Concurrently with her studies, Jennifer worked part-time as a pianist and worship leader for local churches - and also worked in theaters on stage crew learning the technical side of the stage. Upon completion of graduate school, Jennifer moved to New York City and began a career as a professional opera singer, performing opera’s most celebrated leading soprano roles in regional opera companies throughout the US. She also performed off-Broadway and in cabaret in NYC.
Jennifer paused her music career in 2012 to answer her life’s greatest calling- motherhood. In 2014, she returned to church music, freelancing as a substitute cantor, worship leader, and pianist in churches around the tri-state area. In 2015 she began her ministry at Green’s Farms Church in Westport, CT, and has served in multiple capacities, helping that congregation to blend contemporary music into an over-300-year-old tradition of classical traditional worship. In 2021, Jennifer stepped into the role of Interim Music Director, directing all musical activities in that church.
Jennifer brings with her a unique skillset as a church music director. With the invaluable tools from a top notch classical education as well as the years as a worship leader and pianist in many churches, she is equally at home in the performance and direction of both traditional and contemporary sacred music, and she is committed to fostering inclusive, approachable, and technically excellent music for all who enter the doors of the church, no matter the skill level.
Frances Chamberlain - Children's Ministry Coordinator
Frances Chamberlain comes to us from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wallingford, CT, where she served as their Director of Christian Education and Formation. She has 8 years of experience teaching church school, working creatively with families, and developing inclusive programs that help kids learn to identify their God-given gifts. Frances is excited to welcome families to Trinity Episcopal Church whether they are new to us or have been members for years. She is passionate about sharing the love of God, supporting families, and helping kids understand the Bible in ways that feel fun and accessible to them.
Frances, her husband Eric, and their two teenage kids live in Wallingford. She enjoys hiking, baking, and traveling to new places.
Kim Merrill - Communications and Membership Manager
Kim lives in Danbury with her husband and two teenagers. With a background in Marketing and Public Relations, Kim is responsible for all communications, both internal and external, as well as maintaining our membership database. Prior positions include Director of PR at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, Communications Manager for Physician One Urgent Care and PR assistant at Ethan Allen Headquarters.
Kim lives in Danbury with her husband and two teenagers. With a background in Marketing and Public Relations, Kim is responsible for all communications, both internal and external, as well as maintaining our membership database. Prior positions include Director of PR at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School, Communications Manager for Physician One Urgent Care and PR assistant at Ethan Allen Headquarters.
Lori Rohrbacher - Finance Manager
We are delighted to announce that Lori Rohrbacher has returned to employment with Trinity Church as Finance Manager! You may recall that Lori moved last summer to be closer to family, and she returns to us now in a remote capacity.
Working closely with Kim Merrill, our Communications Director, and Noel Bellesheim, our Treasurer, Lori will help us modernize our processes and procedures so that this position, which is one day a week, can be done virtually.
As a first step, vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
We are delighted to announce that Lori Rohrbacher has returned to employment with Trinity Church as Finance Manager! You may recall that Lori moved last summer to be closer to family, and she returns to us now in a remote capacity.
Working closely with Kim Merrill, our Communications Director, and Noel Bellesheim, our Treasurer, Lori will help us modernize our processes and procedures so that this position, which is one day a week, can be done virtually.
As a first step, vouchers can now be submitted virtually. There is a new page on Trinity's website (Vouchers). Please use this online form as a way to submit vouchers. If you need help learning this new system, please contact Kim.
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 close to 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 close to 20 years, Jack is an expert on all that goes on in our church building.
Mission & Leadership
Bob Gardner, Warden
Christina Lye, Warden
Noel Bellesheim, Treasurer
Sue Roman, Secretary
Anne Calmels, Liaison to Music & Choir
Nancy Cole, Liaison to Mission & Outreach
Patrick Corrigan, 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.
Bennett and Kara Leake, Delegates to Convention and the Southwest Region
Christina Lye, Warden
Noel Bellesheim, Treasurer
Sue Roman, Secretary
Anne Calmels, Liaison to Music & Choir
Nancy Cole, Liaison to Mission & Outreach
Patrick Corrigan, 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.
Bennett and Kara Leake, Delegates to Convention and the Southwest Region