Rev. Dr. Brian C. Smith Senior Pastor In July 2013, Bishop Sally Dyck appointed Rev. Dr. Brian C. Smith as the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilmette. A lifelong United Methodist, he was baptized as an infant and confirmed as a teenager at First United Methodist Church of Washington, Illinois. The church…
Dr. Julia Davids Director of Music Ministries Dr. Davids is committed to excellence in vocal and instrumental music, so that we all can grow in our love for God. In June 2014, she celebrates 10 years as Trinity’s director of Music Ministries. Julia has two degrees from the University of Western Ontario (B. Mus. Hons.…
Andrea Handley Organist Andrea Handley is Trinity’s organist and director of handbells. She has been directing handbells since 1983. She is a published handbell composer and has written several articles for Overtones magazine. Andrea holds an undergraduate degree in piano from the Indiana University School of Music and a graduate degree in organ from the…
Sue Gaertner Trinity Church Nursery School Director At Trinity since 2001 Leading one of the most respected preschools in the area.
Amy Reimer Deaconess, Office Manager Amy has been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church since 1992 and is very grateful to be a member of staff. She has a lifelong history of serving in the church and other non-profit organizations. She was consecrated to the lay ministry of a Deaconess in May 2018. Amy…
Louis Rice Custodian Trinity’s longest staff member, Louis Rice has been carefully attending to the needs of Trinity’s church building and grounds since 1981. His favorite memories during that time include helping the movie crew during the filming of “Home Alone,” hearing Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson speak at Trinity, and attending the church’s many…
Jaime Trejo Assistant Custodian Assisting our Custodian part-time, with an energetic, helpful spirit.