MEET THE STAFF

Pastor Mary joined Trinity as Intentional Interim Pastor in August of 2023.  She has successfully guided three other ELCA congregations as their Intentional Interim Pastor, most recently serving Hope Lutheran in Eagle, ID. She holds a doctorate in Ministry/Pastoral Care/Counseling from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN.  Her Master of Divinity Degree in Theology is from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA.  Her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is from Dana College in Blair, NE. 

Barbara Ireland was born and raised on Long Island, New York. In 1987, she moved to Colorado where she met and married her husband. She has 2 children, and her son moved out to California recently. Her daughter lives with them (she is also their tech support), here in the Springs.

She brings 30+ years of accounting experience with her.

Since moving to Colorado she has worked for a variety of companies, mostly schools and churches. Presently, she also works (part time) at a Church in Downtown Colorado Springs and has been there for 7 & ½ years.

She enjoys spending time with her horses, cats, and traveling with her husband and children.  She can also be found riding with her husband on their Can-Am Motorcycle. 

Sam Teres started as Director of Music and Worship at Trinity in October 2023. He has over 15 years experience as a volunteer musician and worship leader at other Christian churches and is delighted to be using his gifts to serve this community now. For his full time job, he has worked as a Team Lead for Language, Culture, and Equity at the Douglas County School District central office since October 2021. Prior to that, he was a classroom teacher at private and public schools in both California and Colorado for over 20 years.  He holds an MA degree in Education with an emphasis in Policy, Language, and Cross-Cultural Communication from San Diego State University and a BA degree in Urban Studies and Planning with an emphasis in Education from the University of California, San Diego. 

Sam resides with his wife and three boys in the beautiful town of Palmer Lake, along with the family dog and cat. He enjoys camping, skiing, and taking road trips with his family, and will never pass on an opportunity to explore the incredible state of Colorado.

 Tamara is a non-stipend director who is passionate about serving everyone at Trinity through the various Engage Groups. She also coordinates The Venue at Trinity which allows everyone a reasonably priced venue for weddings, celebrations, meetings, etc.  The Trinity Community Park also falls under her purview. 

Tamara has been at Trinity since 1992 where she and her husband, Ron, raised their two children. Tamara enjoys being outside in God’s amazing creation and exploring all that Colorado has to offer.