Clergy

The Rev. Canon Barbara Harrison Seward
Canon Barbara serves a dual role within the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem. She serves on the bishop's staff as the Southern Canon Missioner (Regions IV, V,VI VII and VIII), as well as rector of Trinity Easton. She started her tenure as the 22nd rector at Trinity Easton in February 2022.

Canon Barbara's vast experience includes time as an educator in Fairfax County, VA, Cumberland County, N.C, and Harrisonburg City, VA, along with serving as job coordinator and field ed. supervisor, service on diocesan committees and Task Force (Standing, Council, and Canons, Task Force on Governance, and Resourcing God's Mission (Giving)). Her passion surrounds justice pertaining to food, the methods of its growth, its access and its availability to communities that are poor and marginalized.

Education:

Anglican Studies Certificate, Virginia Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity, Eastern Mennonite Seminary
The Johns Hopkins University, M.S. in Marketing and Communications
Fayetteville State University, B.S. in Marketing Education and Economics
Chaplain Residency, University of Virginia Medical Center
College of Congregational Development, Student and Trainer
Interim Ministry Network

Publications: Learning to Consult, Thrive, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Magazine

Mr. Michael Molina The Rev. Michael Molina, Assistant Priest
Michael grew up in the Greater Reading area. Before discerning a call to ordained ministry, he served the Church as a vestry member and and an organist and choirmaster. He is a military veteran of the Army Chaplain Corp and a graduate of Elizabethtown College and Church Divinity School of the Pacific -- where he will also complete a Master of Divinity degree in May of 2023. He sits on the boards of the LGBT Center of Greater Reading and Co-County Wellness, which serves Berks and Schuylkill Counties. He and his husband Giovanny have been together since 2012 and wed in 2018. They live in suburban Reading with their two dogs Love and Scout.

Mr. Phil Diaz, Director of Music
Music has always played a pivotal role in Phil's life. Studies at The University of The Arts, The Boston Conservatory, and East Stroudsburg University have only strengthened his musical foundation. Phil has extensive conducting and music directing experience having directed ensembles at The University of the Arts, Northampton Community College, Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, Wilson Area High School, and Northampton Area High School.

www.innerawakeningmusicstudio.com

Staff

Ms. Alison Evans, Executive Assistant to the Rector
Alison Evans is the parish administrator, overseeing all parish publications, scheduling of events and the use of the parish space, parking rentals, and is the contact person for all parish groups and outside organizations that meet at Trinity, Easton. (610) 253-0792 ext. 201

Mr. Bill Korp, Bookkeeper

Vestry - Canons stipulate the Vestry shall

Serves as agents and legal representatives of the Parish in all matters concerning its corporate property
Ensure that standard business methods, as outlined in The Episcopal Church's Manual of Business Methods in Church Affairs, will be observed.
When a congregation is without a rector, the officers of the vestry are responsible for the continuation of worship, including the calling of a new rector.
The vestry has responsibility for nominating persons for holy orders.

All vestry members should be able to make the following time commitments:

Vestry meetings, committee work
Vestry retreat(s)
Weekly worship services (rotating occasionally if more than one)
Congregational events: coffee hours, meals, fundraisers, adult education programs, etc.
Diocesan meetings, as necessary; Bishop's Workshops, etc.
Annual meeting.