Rev. J.Nathan King, Pastor
Nathan has been Pastor at Trinity UCC since January 2001, and has led Trinity in becoming a “social action, social justice church.” He was a plaintiff in UCC v. Cooper that brought Marriage Equality to North Carolina. Nathan received his Master of Divinity with Religious Education Degree from Southeastern Seminary in 1990. He served churches as Minister with Youth and Children for 10 years before being ordained in the United Church of Christ in 1993. He has been in pastoral ministry for 32 years. For the past 5 years, Nathan is an archer. He shoots an Olympic Recurve Bow in target archery competitions and regularly misses the mark. He is married to Theresa Woody. Contact Nathan at: Rev.Nathan@commachurch.com to email or call 704-224-1653.
Rev. Dr. Cathy Cook
“Pastor Cat” is passionate about sharing the good news of Love in Trinity’s neighborhood and in the world. As ordained clergy in the United Methodist Church, she served as Conference Evangelist for Western NC, following 10 years as Senior Pastor of UMC churches; she now holds dual clergy standing in the UMC and the United Church of Christ. In 11/2021, she and her husband, Ken, discovered Trinity UCC – “the most loving, inclusive church I’ve ever known,” she proclaims. With a lifelong love of education, Pastor Cat holds degrees from Pfeiffer University (B.A., English), Duke University (M.Div.), UNC Charlotte (M.S., Communication), and Drew University (D. Min.). She is the author of three books, and the recipient of the Francis Asbury Preaching Award, Denman Evangelism Award, and the NC Community College System’s Excellence in Teaching award. She’s presented at the International Clergywomen’s Consultation, the National Communication Association, and the National TASH (advancing equity and inclusion for people with disabilities).Pastor Cat enjoys traveling with her family, snuggling with three rescue dogs, playing mallet percussion, and walking on the beach. Contact Pastor Cat at pastorcat.tucc@gmail.com to email.
Theresa Woody, Music Director
Theresa Woody served Trinity as Music Director from October 2000 until December 2006. Trinity welcomed her back in that role in 2017, and she officially began as Music Director on January 1, 2018. She holds a BA in Music (specializing in Piano Pedagogy) from UNC-Ch. She has taught piano for the past 39 years at South Street Piano Studio “teaching Beethoven the way it was meant to be taught” in Davidson, NC. She has served a variety of churches as Music Director for nearly 25 years. She brings experience leading choirs and choral groups presenting a wide variety of music across music genres. Theresa.Woody@gmail.com to email or call 704-453-1703.
Danielle Stingel, Administrative Assistant
Danielle Stingel has served our church as Administrative Assistant since 2012. Trinity Office Hours changed with the covid pandemic and Danielle works from home and office hours are flexible so text 704-224-1653 for this weeks hours. Danielle@commachurch.com to email.
