For Immediate Release Contact: Trinity 805.965.7419

Trinity Episcopal Welcomes New

(Santa Barbara, CA) – Trinity Episcopal Church has named Elizabeth Molitors to serve as the 19th Rector of the historic downtown church. Founded in 1867, the 750-member is known for its welcoming and inclusive worship. The church has been led most recently by Interim Rector Reverend Gary Hall during the search for a permanent leader. Reverend Molitors will begin at Trinity in November. Her first Sunday, November 4, will include a festive, celebratory brunch in the Parish Hall after both services (8am & 10am).

"Elizabeth Molitors has that rare combination of personal warmth, great intelligence, and expert leadership to make her one of the most effective and engaging priests I know. She is the perfect person to lead Trinity into the next phase of its missional journey as a progressive, inclusive faith community." Reverend Gary Hall, Trinity Interim Rector.

Prior to accepting the position at Trinity, Molitors served as Rector of Annunciation Episcopal Church in Gurnee, Illinois, and previously as Associate Rector at St. ’s Episcopal in Glen Ellyn, IL. Before her call to the priesthood, Elizabeth spent almost 25 years in corporate positions, including 13 years as an IT Project Manager for two Fortune 500 companies. She completed her undergraduate degree at Miami (Ohio), her MBA at DePaul University in Chicago, and her Masters of Divinity at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, also in Chicago. Elizabeth is the mother of one adult child, Eli, who lives and works in Northampton, Massachusetts.

"We are excited to welcome Elizabeth to lead us and to share in ministry here at Trinity. She has a genuine spirit and sense of self, a generous warmth and ready smile and a passion for growing God's love and justice in the world.” Claude Garciacelay, Trinity Senior Warden.

Please stop by to meet the Reverend Elizabeth Molitors and join us for any of our scheduled services. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA. For more information: (805) 965.7419 or TrinitySB.org.