Pastoral Transition
Trinity is moving through a season of transition as we prepare for the call of our next pastor. This page provides a central place for updates about the call process, bridge leadership, and decisions being made along the way. Throughout this time of change, Trinity remains grounded in its shared mission and committed to walking together into what comes next.
Call Committee Updates
The Call Committee began the call process with an orientation review with Pastor Kathy Nolte, Trinity’s representative from the Metro Chicago Synod. Check here and the weekly email for updates and next steps.
Call Committee Members
Kate Fester, Chair
Carol Wilson, Secretary
Carol Cyrus
Susan Gullickson
Paul Lindman
Treva O'Banion
Nancy Sims
Jared Stork
Pastor JoAnn Post, Pastor for Administration, Transition Team
Pastor Kathy Nolte, Metro Chicago Synod Representative
Steps of the Transition Process
Bridge Leadership
The Rev. JoAnn Post
Pastor for Administration
Beginning July 31
The Rev. Robin Brown
Pastor for Worship
September 6–October 4
The Rev. Peg Otte
Pastor for Congregational Care
Beginning September 9
Council Updates
As Trinity’s former pastor has transitioned to his new call as Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, the Church Council is working with synod leadership to determine the next steps in the pastoral transition process and begin preparations for the search for our next pastor. In the interim, a Bridge Leadership Team is helping to continue Trinity's ministry and worship life.
The Council’s primary goal throughout this process is to guide Trinity forward through this unexpected period of change, building on our many strengths while providing transparency of process, administrative support for staff, and ongoing member support through worship and pastoral care.
Click on the images below to read updates as they are available.
