Rector ’s report

Of course growth can (and should) be measured well beyond outside the parameters of attendance at services. Numbers at our many and various regular groups have grown; other groups have regathered for the first time since before the Covid-19 pandemic. Our connections to the wider community have both grown and deepened through the exceptional number of baptisms, weddings, and funerals we conducted in 2022. It is, for me, a privilege and a most humbling part of my ministry, to come alongside people and families at these most significant time of life and death. Through this ministry so many people have come to join the life of the Trinity family, which brings me great joy.

Growth has also demonstrated itself in (to borrow a great phrase from our Treasurer’s Report! - see page 23) in “Moments of Great Giving.” Pledge giving to Trinity is vital to fund our ever-growing ministry programs here - and giving is at an all time high; but, every bit as important, is giving to others, especially those less fortunate than ourselves. A rejuvenated Thrift Shop and a renewed Christmas Auction generated record amounts for our Trinity Outreach Program. As a result 2023 will see a significant increase in our support for partner charities, and aid organizations, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. From 2023 we will deepen our working relationship with Tree of Life, for the administration of local grants and individual support.

… and finally, I believe we have grown in confidence. The confidence to take clear and bold decisions about the renewal and repair of our beautiful campus; and so, we will begin 2023 with a $10m Capital Campaign, something which has been long talked about here at Trinity. We look to a future with our beautiful campus renewed and made fit for the purposes of God’s work for years to come. Above all I believe we have grown in faith; faith in a loving God, creator of all, who has a place for each and every one, at Trinity, and in the kingdom of believers. It is my hope and prayer that together we continue to all grow in knowledge and love of God, and of his son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

“…Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit… And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age”.

Much grace and peace

+ Jonathan