In 2023, Trinity officially disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church (“UMC”). At that time, Trinity became an independent church with no designated denominational affiliation, with the understanding of following the Wesleyan tradition. During the disaffiliation process, there was discussion concerning whether Trinity should affiliate with another group or maintain an independent structure. This discussion included giving the process some time, and perhaps making a recommendation within a year of disaffiliation. In the interim, Trinity has maintained the Methodist name, heritage, theology, and local church structure as written in the UMC Book of Discipline of 2016.

The Church Council’s December directive appointed the committee with instruction to research potential affiliation options, gain congregational input and make a recommendation to the Council. The Committee is comprised of eight voting members. These are Jay Guillot, Chair; Valerie Costanza; Shelley Goff; Gary Stokley; Collin Wick; Benny Denny; Joe Bleich; and Windham Lee. Nonvoting informational advisor: Rev. Lamar Oliver.

Below you will find the results of their work in this process up to this point.