Rector

The search process for a new rector of Holy Trinity Church, Tiverton, Rhode Island, began in September 2024 under the guidance of the Vestry. The diocese was contacted, and the process was discussed. The first item on the agenda was a Parish History Meeting, held after the 10 am service on Sunday, September 29, under Canon Dena's guidance. Subsequently, a Prayer Team, a Profile Team, a Communication Team, and a Search Committee were established. The next goal was to gather information for the Profile Committee. The congregation was invited to a Parish Profile Session on November 3. This was also under Canon Dena's guidance. The committees completed their work in time for Palm Sunday, where a formal announcement was made:

A Word from our Senior Warden, Alec Grande

I am pleased to announce that K Casenhiser has accepted our call to become the Deacon in charge/Rector of Holy Trinity Church. Rev. K began their position at HTEC following their graduation from Yale University, where they earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and a Master of Environmental Science (MESc) in 2025. They see the Trinity as a community of love, which shapes their identity and practice of faith. In their life and work at Holy Trinity and the wider community, they seek to empower people to express the love, justice, and compassion of Christ already at work in their place for this time. They are interested in how the Church can serve as a refuge and site of resilience in times of tumult and climate disaster, and a sanctuary of welcome for all people in the ordinary days in between.

When not working, K enjoys cooking with friends, reading, singing, baking sourdough, making pickles, hiking, gardening, and participating in their community's artistic life.

Before arriving at HTEC, K served as a lay assistant at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Providence for the past two years.

I want to give a huge thanks to the search committee for a job well done. I also extend my appreciation to Sam Hester for his dedication and hard work as chair of the search committee.

Rev K was welcomed into the Holy Trinity Church Family in June of 2025 and continues their ministry as rector of Holy Trinity.