Clergy and Staff

The parish has a somewhat unusual structure, known as the “Castine Model.” The priest in charge is our lead pastor (1/3 time) and is responsible for coordinating a rota of other clergy who are members of the congregation.  They lead worship, preach, engage in pastoral work, and enrich congregational life.  The model is always evolving as clergy come and go, but it is one to which the parish is committed.

The parish is engaged in a search for a Priest in Charge.  Priest Associates include:

The Rev. Steve Hayward

The Rev. Steve Hayward graduated from Vanderbilt University and the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

He was ordained in 1974 and has served in parishes in Missouri, Maryland, and Maine.

Steve and his wife, Kathleen, have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

The Rev. Elaine Hewes

The Rev. Elaine Hews is a “retired” Lutheran pastor licensed in the Diocese of Maine to serve Episcopal congregations as “preacher” and “officiant” on Sundays mornings.

In that role, she is presently serving a number of Episcopal congregations as well as St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth.

Elaine has a deep passion for finding ways to “break open” Sunday texts using poetry, music, art, and storytelling.

Elaine and her husband Michael have 3 children and 4 grandsons whom they are pleased to entertain as often as possible.

 

Doctor Edward R. Dufresne

The Rev. Edward Dufresne is a licensed priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

He is a writer, teacher, pastoral consultant, and chaplain.  He serves regularly as a chaplain on international cruise ships.

He is married to retired Probate and Family Court Judge Elizabeth LaStaiti.  Together they enjoy traveling, hiking, and sailing.

 

erdufresne@me.com

Cell: (508) 496-691

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Joan Kroehler serves as Organist and Parish Musician of Trinity Church.

LDHBENEFITS@msn.com

Cell (207) 478-6872