Parish Organization

Trinity Parish is managed by a senior and a junior warden, a treasurer, a clerk, and six vestry members who are elected. These ten, together with the rector, constitute the vestry of the parish. Under our diocesan structure, the vestry with advice from its appointed committees manages the endowment, real estate, and general affairs of the parish.

Committee service is a valuable way for parishioners to both contribute their talents to and deepen their relationship with the parish.

To learn more about serving on a committee please please email us at office@trinitynewton.org or call us at (617) 527-2790.

Our major committees are detailed below:

Property Committee
	The Property Committee members are primarily responsible for identifying and seeing to needed repairs. They also plan long-term improvements and maintenance for all buildings owned by the parish. The members direct and review expenditures of funds and report to the vestry on major projects. This committee meets about once a month.
Finance & Stewardship Committee
	The Finance and Stewardship Committee develops the annual budget, which is then approved by the vestry. This committee also encourages parishioners to become involved in parish life. The committee’s work is seasonal. Several months before the winter annual meeting, the committee meets numerous times to prepare the annual budget. In autumn, the committee meets to plan stewardship programs and prepare the annual Pledge Drive. Throughout the year, meetings are held to review progress on major projects.
Worship Committee
	The Worship Committee supervises the rituals and liturgy used in the church services. This committee has surveyed parishioners to ascertain their views and its members oversee changes to our special services. Members also serve as a sounding board for the rector’s initiatives.
Outreach Committee
	The Outreach Committee is charged with taking stewardship beyond the parish into Newton and the surrounding communities. The committee identifies the programs our members agree to support. The committee oversees a separate outreach budget.
Parish Life Committee
	The Parish Life Committee organizes special events at Trinity. Primarily these are feasts. The Parish Life Committee leads us in the example of the ancient church tradition of meeting and talking over a shared meal.
Investment Committee
	The Investment Committee oversees Trinity’s endowment. Many members of this committee are chosen for their expertise in investment. This committee meets two or three times a year, including one meeting with representatives from the advisory firm that manages the endowment.