Clergy and Staff
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Clergy and Staff
Trinity of Marshall and St. James of Albion are calling a priest-in-charge to serve our parishes by preaching and teaching God's word, administering the Church's sacraments, providing pastoral care to parishioners in need, leading us in community outreach, and offering guidance as we discern our next steps. We look forward to meeting you soon! Learn more details here.
Deacon Wendy has been a beloved part of Trinity Episcopal Church for many years—first as a lay leader beginning in 1984, and then being ordained to the Diaconate in July 2020. In her ministry, Wendy serves as an agent of the Bishop with a particular focus on charity and outreach, helping guide the church’s mission to serve those in need. Wendy’s journey is rooted in a lifelong sense of calling, shaped by three years of deacon school and continued growth through ongoing education and ministry. Her heart for service and justice shines through her passion for Creation Care, ministry with young children—especially those who are underserved—and a deep attentiveness to where the Holy Spirit is calling her next. She lovingly describes herself as "an introvert on an extrovert mission," energized by her love of God, family, and animals. Her quiet strength and joyful presence are a gift to the Trinity community and all who encounter her in ministry.
Deacon, Agent of the Bishop
Randy Turpin has been the Music Director at Trinity since 2016. Randy started playing the organ at the age of sixteen and has dedicated approximately 55 years to serving various churches. Throughout his career, he has held positions in nearly every major denomination. Outside of directing music, Randy enjoys going for a hike nearly every day. He is married to Barbara Turpin, a former speech therapist who also previously worked as the church secretary at Trinity. Together, they have one son, a daughter-in-law, and a granddaughter.
Music Director
Diane Vezmar serves as the part-time Bookkeeper for Trinity. She provides all the accounting and financial reporting for Trinity Church. She started this current position in September 2014. She worked in the same position from 2005 to 2006 when her family first lived in Marshall, and her children attended preschool at Trinity. Outside of work, Diane and her husband enjoy long walks, bike rides and trips to the beach and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Bookkeeper
Patricia has served as the Sexton at Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall since August 2021. In this role, she is responsible for the upkeep of the church, ensuring that everything is in working order, overseeing cleaning, handling minor maintenance tasks, and scheduling contractors as needed. Outside of her role at Trinity Episcopal Church, Patricia cherishes the time spent with her grandchildren, loves gardening, and is always experimenting with new and different creative crafts.
Sexton
Rikki joined Trinity Episcopal Church in January 2025 as Parish Administrator, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the church office, manages communications, and supports parish activities. Born in Marshall, she values being part of a close-knit community and helping keep everything organized behind the scenes. Rikki enjoys spending time at the beach with her daughter and family, caring for their rescued guinea pigs, and indulging her love of poetry and reading.
Parrish Administrator
Kessy joined Trinity as a Nursery Attendant in June 2024. She works alongside Christene to care for and lead activities with Trinity’s children during our weekly worship service. Previously, she worked in a preschool and now holds a full-time position at Marshall Public Library, focusing on programs for children from preschool through middle school. Originally from Battle Creek, she has lived in Marshall for two years. She has one dog, two cats, and chickens. Kessy is currently studying Library Services at Oakland Community College.
Nursery Attendant
Christene joined Trinity in October 2024 as a Nursery Attendant. She works alongside Kessy to care for and lead activities with Trinity’s children during our weekly worship service. With four years of nanny experience and three years in preschools, she earned her Child Development Associate credential during that time. Family is very important to Christene. She currently lives with her fiancé, her dad, her younger sister, and two dogs. She enjoys outdoor activities, taking walks, and playing in a pool league.
Nursery Attendant
