A creative collaboration between Trinity United Methodist Church and Sellwood Faith Community

Our community exists to embody the love of God in the world because we believe everyone needs a safe space to be loved for who they are already.

Staff and Leadership :

Our community is blessed with lots of wonderful leadership. On staff we have 2 clergy, a tech whiz, and a music director. There are also a ton of folks from the Parish who offer leadership and who work very hard to continue the ministry of God in this place. Scroll down for brief bios of all of our staff people.

Contact our leadership at officetrinityumc@gmail.com or (503) 777-3901

Rev. Eilidh Lowery-Senior Pastor for the Parish

Eilidh is in her 19th year as a local church pastor. She has spent the last 10 years planting the Sellwood Faith Community and is enjoying the challenge of crafting the Southeast Portland Parish with the people of Trinity and Sellwood.

Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett- Minister of Liturgical Arts

Laura offers her amazing depth of knowledge and deep passion to the community through leading the Taize worship experiences and planning special worship for the Parish throughout the year.

Caley Barstow- Music Director

Caley has spent many years as a church musician. She brings her musical talent as well as the spiritual gift of encouragement to her work

Elaina McKnight- Queen of Tech

Elaina has spent many years honing her skills in business, nonprofit, and governmental IT departments. She trouble shoots all of the parish tech issues and runs the equipment at moring worship at Trinity.