Interim Pastor, Rev. Ed Krueger. He comes with many years of wisdom and experience enabling churches to identify their vision in their unique context. He will guide Trinity as we begin to consider what is next in Marin County and how we might identify and meet the needs in our community!
I grew up in Nor Cal amongst the redwoods in Humboldt and Del Norte County. I moved to So Cal (Irvine CA to be exact) to study religion and theology. I always enjoyed working with young people… even when I was young! Since 2002, I’ve been working with youth and their families at Trinity by leading and facilitating our various youth and family programs. So you want to know more about me, eh? Well I have perfected the art of procrastination… in fact I think I will write a book about it called “Me, a Procrastinator? I’ll prove you wrong someday… just wait and see!” Here are some other things about me… Enjoy!
Favorite Food: Chinese
Favorite Movie: The Matrix (1999)
Favorite Author: Alan Dean Foster
Favorite Hobby: Video Games
Something most people don’t know about me: I’ve never broken a bone in my body (that’s not an invitation to make it happen by the way!)
I’ve been privileged to serve as Trinity’s secretary for over 15 years now. My work background is pretty diverse: from making puppets and leading playground games for Richmond Recreation department in my younger days; to fitting and selling bridal gowns; to wallpaper and paint sales expert; to a few difference levels of office jobs before this one. I really enjoy serving the Lord here through the variety of jobs – and people! – I get to encounter. My husband Patrick and I live in the East Bay. We’re big –time pet people! He loves to garden, and I love to enjoy the results. We also really like sharing good music, and good food, together.
Favorite authors: Liz Curtis Higgs, C.S. Lewis, Francine Rivers
Favorite movies: Cold Comfort Farm; Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Favorite foods: Gotta have chocolate! And popcorn, any flavor, even plain (aka ‘packing material’)
Hobbies: crafting, sewing, baking, music, enjoying God’s creation
Something most people don’t know about me: I’d love to take some trips in a time machine…provided this wouldn’t mess up history or space-time continuum or anything!
I was born and raised in Crescent City, CA. Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. At first I thought I wanted to work with elementary age kids so I started a degree in Elementary Education at Concordia University in Irvine, CA. After I had the chance to get into some classroom experience in college I quickly changed my major! I have a heart for young children. Every day I am amazed at how they grow, learn and play. Lucky for me I can deal with the snot, tears and whatever other body fluids come my way (I hope I didn’t gross anyone out)! I started teaching at Trinity in 2002 then was hired on as the school director in 2006. I have been fortunate to work among some amazing teachers over the years and with even more amazing children and families! I am excited to see what the future has in store for our Trinity family!
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Movie: Mary Poppins
Favorite Author: James Patterson
Favorite Hobby: Reading
Something most people don’t know about me: I was born and raised in the same house in Northern California until I left home to go to college.
Wendy Loder came with her husband Kevin to Trinity in 2001, looking for a church home for their then 1-year-old daughter Samantha. She began serving as Music Minister soon after. Both daughters Samantha and Sophie went to Trinity Preschool and are growing up in our faith with the wonderful teaching at Trinity.
Baptized at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Wendy began her music ministry at the age of seven by singing and playing with her mom, Anne Nurge, as she led worship services for Shiloh Christian Fellowship. Trained as a violinist, Wendy was accepted to the Virtuoso program at San Domenico High School, and became a violinist with Marin Symphony at the age of 17. She then began studying piano and Opera with her (now) mom-in-law, Nancy Loder, and was accepted into the San Francisco Opera Chorus upon graduating from Dominican University. Wendy has sung numerous leading operatic roles with Berkeley, Cinnabar, and West Bay Opera, and has appeared in recital in Germany. She has also performed as soloist with Santa Cruz Symphony in “Carmina Burana”. She is also on the soundtracks to several movies and video games, both as violinist and singer. Wendy can be heard locally with various small musical ensembles, playing and singing for galas, parties and events. In addition to her performing activities, Wendy maintains a private teaching studio, with violin, voice and piano students.
Favorite author: anyone who really makes me think!
Favorite movie: Groundhog Day or Bruce Almighty (I love the “What if….”)
Favorite food: Chocolate ice cream
Hobbie(s): Cooking and sewing, drawing
Something most people don’t know about me: I do custom music arrangements for string groups