Rev David Hewett Interim Priest in Charge
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David’s particular ministry emphasis is leading is leading our various ministries of pastoral care.
David grew up in St. John’s Anglican church in Leamington, Ontario where his family was very active. He received a B.Sc from Guelph University, and then taught physics for 1 year at his alma mater, Leamington High. He earned his teaching degree from Western University in 1972, moved to Petrolia to teach science and math for 29 years until June 2001 when he retired. During his time in Petrolia he met & married Sheila, a teacher-librarian at LCCVI in 1973. They have 2 children: Olivia, a graduate of McGill University and Wheelock College, who lives in Newton MA where she is a first grade teacher. She is married to Matt who is an ESL teacher in downtown Boston. Son, James, a graduate of Windsor and Lakehead Universities lives near Grand Bend and is a French Immersion Teacher at Brooke Central School. His wife, Katie, is a teacher, too, at Watford. And, they have the first grandchild, Maggie, born Feb 2012.
Dave was very involved in the community life of Petrolia, serving eleven years on the town council, which included five years as Mayor of the town (1980-1985). And, he was an active member of Christ Church in Petrolia serving on the Parish Council, as Warden, Sunday School Superintendent, and Layreader. In 1989 he felt called to ordained ministry and began studies through Montreal Diocesan Theological College. In the fall of 2001 he enrolled in the Master of Divinity Program at Huron University College in London. Dave was ordained in May 2003. Dave believes that the gospel preached by Jesus Christ is the surest foundation upon which to build a life and that the ultimate source of happiness lies in following Christ.
E-mail Rev David Hewett
David’s particular ministry emphasis is leading is leading our various ministries of pastoral care.
David grew up in St. John’s Anglican church in Leamington, Ontario where his family was very active. He received a B.Sc from Guelph University, and then taught physics for 1 year at his alma mater, Leamington High. He earned his teaching degree from Western University in 1972, moved to Petrolia to teach science and math for 29 years until June 2001 when he retired. During his time in Petrolia he met & married Sheila, a teacher-librarian at LCCVI in 1973. They have 2 children: Olivia, a graduate of McGill University and Wheelock College, who lives in Newton MA where she is a first grade teacher. She is married to Matt who is an ESL teacher in downtown Boston. Son, James, a graduate of Windsor and Lakehead Universities lives near Grand Bend and is a French Immersion Teacher at Brooke Central School. His wife, Katie, is a teacher, too, at Watford. And, they have the first grandchild, Maggie, born Feb 2012.
Dave was very involved in the community life of Petrolia, serving eleven years on the town council, which included five years as Mayor of the town (1980-1985). And, he was an active member of Christ Church in Petrolia serving on the Parish Council, as Warden, Sunday School Superintendent, and Layreader. In 1989 he felt called to ordained ministry and began studies through Montreal Diocesan Theological College. In the fall of 2001 he enrolled in the Master of Divinity Program at Huron University College in London. Dave was ordained in May 2003. Dave believes that the gospel preached by Jesus Christ is the surest foundation upon which to build a life and that the ultimate source of happiness lies in following Christ.
Rev David Matthews Assistant Priest
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Hey folks, as Paul said in Philemon “I write this by my own hand.” So you get to know a little bit about myself: I am an Assistant Priest here at Trinity Anglican Church, which means nothing to most of you reading this I’m sure. Ignore the title. It means I’m a priest in the Anglican tradition, or what to most people is a pastor. At Trinity I’m part of a team. My main pastoral focus is working with the youth and young adults of this parish. I have a long history of working with this age group, directing many camps as well as leading and discipling college age and young families in bible studies, mission trips and retreat weekends. My heart lies in teaching the faith and in missions. I worked with Youth With a Mission for 7 years taking the gospel around the world, sharing the word of my testimony and talking about the blood shed by the lamb (Rev. 12:11), in such countries as Sierra Leone, China, Ethiopia, Russia, Nicaragua, as well as many others. My hope is to see you and everyone in Sarnia come another step closer in your/their relationship with Jesus and to break down some of those hindrances you might have from being part of a Church and trusting God with your life.
I wish you all the best in your journey in life and along the road God is taking you. I pray that you might trust in him who gave you life. He is more beautiful than you know, and more exciting that you could imagine. Don’t settle for anything less than to accept a life with him that is these things… it is what we were made for.
E-mail Rev David Matthews
Hey folks, as Paul said in Philemon “I write this by my own hand.” So you get to know a little bit about myself: I am an Assistant Priest here at Trinity Anglican Church, which means nothing to most of you reading this I’m sure. Ignore the title. It means I’m a priest in the Anglican tradition, or what to most people is a pastor. At Trinity I’m part of a team. My main pastoral focus is working with the youth and young adults of this parish. I have a long history of working with this age group, directing many camps as well as leading and discipling college age and young families in bible studies, mission trips and retreat weekends. My heart lies in teaching the faith and in missions. I worked with Youth With a Mission for 7 years taking the gospel around the world, sharing the word of my testimony and talking about the blood shed by the lamb (Rev. 12:11), in such countries as Sierra Leone, China, Ethiopia, Russia, Nicaragua, as well as many others. My hope is to see you and everyone in Sarnia come another step closer in your/their relationship with Jesus and to break down some of those hindrances you might have from being part of a Church and trusting God with your life.
I wish you all the best in your journey in life and along the road God is taking you. I pray that you might trust in him who gave you life. He is more beautiful than you know, and more exciting that you could imagine. Don’t settle for anything less than to accept a life with him that is these things… it is what we were made for.
Wendy Zonneville Trinity Music Director
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My roots are here in Sarnia as this is the city that I have always called home; I was born and raised here in “Bluewaterland”. My church background was with the Salvation Army until my early teen years. After being away from church for a while I felt led to start attending Trinity with my (then) future mother-in-law and have never looked back; this was in 1973.
Throughout my 44 years at Trinity some of the things I have been involved with are singing in the choir under the direction of Arva McKenzie, teaching Sunday School, leading a team of volunteers to revamp the facilities (FIT team), secretary of Parish Council, participating as Stage Manager/Assistance Director in our major play productions and worshipping through the Praise Band and Praise Singers under the leadership of Joy Cafazzo.
When Joy retired in November 2016 I felt that God was nudging me to “step up” so I volunteered to fill the role on a “trial” basis. Although there were many aspects of the role that I had no idea about, I quickly became very comfortable with the role and felt an increasing awareness of just how God was working in my life through this Ministry. This awareness helped me to make the decision of taking ownership of the role of Music Director.
In my “spare” time I work three days a week as the secretary for a Construction Trade Union Hall and have done so for 27 years. My husband Doug and I are pleased to call ourselves mom and dad to three adult children and their spouses and Nanny and Poppy to three beautiful grandchildren, namely, Cole, Chloe and Blythe.
I feel truly blessed to be a part of this amazing group of people here at Trinity and look forward to serving in the capacity that God would have me do.
E-mail Wendy Zonneville
My roots are here in Sarnia as this is the city that I have always called home; I was born and raised here in “Bluewaterland”. My church background was with the Salvation Army until my early teen years. After being away from church for a while I felt led to start attending Trinity with my (then) future mother-in-law and have never looked back; this was in 1973.
Throughout my 44 years at Trinity some of the things I have been involved with are singing in the choir under the direction of Arva McKenzie, teaching Sunday School, leading a team of volunteers to revamp the facilities (FIT team), secretary of Parish Council, participating as Stage Manager/Assistance Director in our major play productions and worshipping through the Praise Band and Praise Singers under the leadership of Joy Cafazzo.
When Joy retired in November 2016 I felt that God was nudging me to “step up” so I volunteered to fill the role on a “trial” basis. Although there were many aspects of the role that I had no idea about, I quickly became very comfortable with the role and felt an increasing awareness of just how God was working in my life through this Ministry. This awareness helped me to make the decision of taking ownership of the role of Music Director.
In my “spare” time I work three days a week as the secretary for a Construction Trade Union Hall and have done so for 27 years. My husband Doug and I are pleased to call ourselves mom and dad to three adult children and their spouses and Nanny and Poppy to three beautiful grandchildren, namely, Cole, Chloe and Blythe.
I feel truly blessed to be a part of this amazing group of people here at Trinity and look forward to serving in the capacity that God would have me do.
Rachel Phillips Office Manager Email Rachel Phillips
Rachel has been a member at Trinity since 2012 and joined the Trinity staff team in 2015. Rachel finds joy in her ministry of enabling Trinity to effectively communicate the good news that Jesus is Lord. Rachel is also committed to the Dismas group at Trinity (a group that supports ex-prisoners) Rachel has always had a heart for the lost and helping them find the way to the love and comfort that Jesus provides. In the office, she has been blessed with a dedicated team of volunteers that manage the reception of the church. Rachel's responsibilities include accounting, church communications, the service presentation and a variety of other tasks for the day to day operations of Trinity Church. If you have any needs or concerns Rachel would be happy to assist you.