Staff

The Rev. Leah Philbrick, Vicar

While Rev Leah Philbrick grew up on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, she began her ministry in the Church of England where she spent seven years as a youth minister in London, England before training for ordained ministry in 2009.  After completing her curacy in the Diocese of Southwark in South London, she moved the valleys of south Wales in 2014 where she served as Community Chaplain in the Parish of Bedwellty and New Tredegar, later becoming the Team Vicar.  During her time of ministry in Wales she was engaged in multi-agency partnerships seeking to address local poverty and social issues. Within the church congregation there was a great focus on engaging with children, families, and individuals in the local area, including through a volunteer-run community coffee shop and foodbank. Before her return to New Hampshire in 2023, Leah spent 10 months living alongside a Benedictine community of men and women at Mucknell Abbey in Worcestershire, England.  

‘I rejoice in the opportunity to return to New Hampshire and to serve as a priest at Trinity Church.  The power of God working in and through the community of God’s people has always been a significant part of my vision for ministry and I give thanks for the community at Trinity Church who share a similar heart for the work of God in community.’

 

Nita Niemczyk, Administrator

phone: 603-926-5688; email: trinity55ad@gmail.com

Nita Niemczyk has been Trinity Church’s Secretary since 1997. Along with her secretarial duties, Nita oversees the running of the Hobbs House Community Center at Trinity Church. She is very active working for Transportation Assistance for Seacoast Citizens (TASC) as well as volunteering in the community, especially for the Hampton Community Coalition (HCC). Both are based in Hobbs House. She partners with businesses, schools, churches, and other community groups to work together in support of people in need.

 

Breanne Battey, Music Director

phone: 603-531-0446; email: brbattey@gmail.com

Breanne Battey is an exceptional musician who joined our staff in 2017. Breanne is a life-long Episcopalian and grew up at St. Matthew’s Church, Goffstown. She was the organist and accompanist for the New Boston Community Church for six years, where she rehearsed weekly with the choir (except over the summers), prepared the weekly service music and hymns, and chose and prepared preludes and postludes.

 

Bishop’s Committee

The Bishop’s Committee is the elected lay leadership body of the congregation. They are responsible for the congregation’s finances, the upkeep of all property and buildings, and the development of the church’s vision for mission and ministry. Trinity Church’s Bishop’s Committee is comprised of Senior and Junior Wardens, a Treasurer, Clerk, and up to five at-large members. Our Bishop’s Committee currently meets monthly on the third Thursday at 7:00 pm.

Current Bishop’s Committee membership:

• J.R. Bridle, senior warden
• George Koch, treasurer
• Patrice Wood, clerk
• Sherry Kellett
• Hope Murray
• Gretchen Gobar