Our Staff
The Rev. Gethin J. Wied, Rector
The Rev. Gethin Wied is originally from Lodi, CA. He became Rector of Trinity in February of 2024 following 6 years as Clergy Associate and Day School Chaplain at St. James’ Church in South Pasadena, CA. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, he holds a Bachelors in Classical Civilizations and Archaeology and an MDiv from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. Rev. Gethin was ordained to the Priesthood in January of 2018. He is married to Meredith. They are excited to be making their home at Trinity and in Shepherdstown.
The Rev. Frank Coe, Priest Associate
Frank received a BA in Mechanical Engineering and went to work for NASA for 37 years – with a couple of brief jobs held elsewhere, including self employment. During that time, he was active in the Church, serving on vestries and Executive Board for the Diocese of Texas. He served as Executive Director at the Peterkin Conference Center from 1997 through 2003. In June 1999, he became an ordained priest. Since 2003, he has served as Supply Priest and Priest in Charge for several churches throughout the Eastern Panhandle. He is on the Board of Directors Shenandoah Valley Medical System, as well as the Executive Council for the Diocese of West Virginia. Frank is married to Wilma. They have 2 children, Karen and David, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Charles Holder, Priest Associate
Charles retired after 38 years as Vicar of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church in Brownsville MD, having served as a bi-vocational priest while teaching at Williamsport High School and Saint James School. Currently he is an adjunct instructor at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg. He holds a BA and MEd from Frostburg State University and in May 1980 he completed Theological Education by Extension from the School of Theology of The University of the South. Charlie is married to Dr. Trudie Holder. They have two daughters, Helen and Anne and three grandchildren: James, Colleen and Allison Belle. He enjoys gardening.
Becca Knapchuck-Harhara, Parish Administrator
Becca has lived in Shepherdstown WV since 2018. She became Trinity’s Administrator in early 2023 and has learned the ropes very quickly. She is a mother of 3 beautiful children Laci, Zayn & Ezra and Wife to Jamal.
James Newsome, Organist
James comes to us following the completion of his Master’s degree in Piano Performance from Marshall University, where he also earned his Bachelors. Currently, he is working towards a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. Previously, James held the position of Music Associate at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church in Huntington, WV, where he served as an assistant organist and pianist as well as led the Sanctuary and Bell choirs. James presently resides in Martinsburg with his two cats Rosco and Violet.
Barbara Shaffer, Choir Director
Barbara Shaffer holds degrees in Music Education from West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.M.E.) and the University of Wisconsin (M.S.). She has directed vocal and handbell choirs at several churches in West Virginia, Wisconsin and New York, and has recently returned to Trinity where she directed her first choirs in the late 1980s.
Our Vestry – Jan-Dec 2024
Chrissy van Hilst, Senior Warden
Matthew Gray, Junior Warden
Jean Jacobs, Registrar
Bill Simmons, Treasurer
Mike Austin
Dana Fogle
Brendan Hall
Tom Harris
Mary O’Hara
John Shaffer
Carline Shaw
Lois Speg
Dale Walter
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