Rector
Fr. Brad Helmuth
As the Rector of Holy Trinity, Brad’s role is to see that its members and the surrounding community are cared for spiritually. His favorite thing about Holy Trinity is the people that call this community home, and he values the diversity that has found its place here. Brad’s educational credentials include: California State University, Chico, 1991 – BA, Communications Denver Theological Seminary, 1997 – MDiv Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests, 2013 – The Diocese of Northern California His…
Senior Warden
Chris Krawczyk
I was born and raised Catholic and attended parochial schools through high school. In my early adult years, I was drawn to the Episcopal Church’s come as you are and whom you are philosophy. Unfortunately, as my adult life unfolded, my relationship with God, Church, and community distanced over the course of several decades. A series of life events brought me to Nevada City in June 2022. Additional life events that year proved to be more than I could handle…
Junior Warden
Cheryl Tadman
This will be one of several times I have served on the Vestry over the 50+ years of attending Holy Trinity. We moved from Southern California in 1973 with then 3 of our 4 children, having our 4th born at Sierra Nevada Hospital. Busy years raising our children, participating by teaching Sunday School, conducting Christmas pageants and serving as Treasurer for several years. As a retired nurse working in Pediatrics for over 25 years in this community, I can now enjoy…
Clerk
Lou Ceci
I was baptized in 1950 in Milwaukee, WI, where I attended St. Albert’s Catholic grade school. I have been moving West ever since. After two careers in education and one in software, I ended up in Nevada City in 2015. Holy Trinity appealed to me the moment I saw it. Church members greeted me warmly on my first visit, and I knew I had found my spiritual home. I have served the poor through our Feed the Hungry program, helped…
Matt Reynolds
I moved to Nevada City in 2005. Our Real Estate agent invited us to Holy Trinity Church and we were drawn to stay by Christopher Seal’s unique collegiate style and the love for the rich liturgical and music traditions of the Episcopal Church. My parents moved here in 2006 and it was amazing to be worshipping together in church again. Holy Trinity is a welcoming place and we were immediately embraced by the choir. I have participated in the Trinity Choir,…
Mitchell Peck-Eng
My name is Mitchell Peck Eng, and I have had the great fortune of being an active member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church congregation for the past four years (believe it or not!). My journey with Holy Trinity began when I attended an early morning service and received a warm welcome that made me feel instantly at home. Inspired by this, I eventually brought my family—my mother and my husband, Alan Eng—into this loving community. Alan has since become…
Anne King
Anne was raised attending Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda. She has been a member of Holy Trinity since 2004 and her daughter Sarah was raised coming to Holy Trinity. Within 2 months of starting to attend here, The former rector, Christopher Seal, had her serving as a lector and a chalice bearer. Her quick involvement in our church had many congregants wondering: “Who is this – we’ve never met her..?” Anne previously served on the Vestry for one year. She…
Organist
Tina Spriggs
Tina Matthewson Spriggs has been a professional church organist since the age of 12. In 1969, after only 6 months of organ lessons, she became the organist at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley, playing 2 services each Sunday as well as leading both the adult and junior choirs.
Compline Director
Jeff Reynolds
Jeff currently directs the Compline Choirs at Trinity Church. He sings in the men’s Compline Choir, Renaissance Man and also the Trinity Church Festival Choir along with occasionally providing special music on his trombone.
Festival Choir Director
Stan Thomas-Rose
Stan Thomas-Rose is the director of the Trinity Church Festival Choir. He is a native of Nevada County and returned home after graduating from Chapman University and touring with the acclaimed William Hall Chorale. Stan has a degree in music education and vocal performance. He is a retired junior high music teacher, and an actor, singer, and vocal coach. Contact Stan if you are interested in joining our Choir!
Wedding Coordinator
Kristie Garcia
Kristie has served as Wedding Coordinator since 1997 and has overseen over 85 weddings to date. Her primary goal has always been for the bride and groom to enjoy the rehearsal and ceremony, not stress over them. In addition to discussing ceremony preferences and offering referrals for the ceremony and the reception when needed, she orchestrates the rehearsal and pre-ceremony activities to ensure a smooth wedding service. If you have questions for Kristie about a wedding please fill out the…
Rector Emeritus
The Reverend Canon Christopher Seal
Christopher was the rector of the Parish of the Holy Trinity, Nevada City, California August 1994-September 2017. His education includes: A.B. (Artium Baccalaureus) Occidental College 1972 M.Div. The Church Divinity School of the Pacific 1981 Ordination: Deacon 1981, Priest 1982 His previous clerical Positions include: Rector of Etton with Helpston, Diocese of Peterborough, Church of England September 1988-August 1994 Vicar of Christ the King Church, Quincy, California April 1983-August 1988 Curate, Parish of Saint Mark, Glendale, California, June 1981-April 1983…