Leadership

Reverend Anita Mays Lucord was appointed to serve as the pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in July 2022. Prior to serving at Trinity, Anita was the pastor at Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church in South Chesterfield, and the Associate Pastor of Mt Pisgah United Methodist Church in Midlothian.

Anita received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Virginia Tech, and holds a Master of Theology, Master of Divinity, and Master of Arts in Christian Education from Union Presbyterian Seminary. She and her husband Kenny, and their dog Charlie, are enjoying getting to know the Lexington community.

A native of Lexington and TUMC member, Addie Jay graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2023 with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Religious Studies. Addie Jay develops new programming and supports existing ministries by drawing upon her work serving youth in Christian ministry in Newport News, as well as her experience as an afterschool teacher at Woods Creek Montessori.
Addie Jay brings a fresh perspective and positive energy to our ministry team as she creates and implements programming for children, youth and young adults, as well as intergenerational events.

Angie conducts the Sanctuary Choir, the Trinity Ringers, and oversees the recruitment of area college students to participate in the music ministry at Trinity. Angie is also a full-time music teacher and band director at Harrington Waddell Elementary School in Lexington, Virginia where she has taught since 1998.  

Adam Kelly has been active as a musician in the Shenandoah Valley since he graduated Bridgewater College in 2018 and has held the organist post at Trinity since early 2023. He accompanies the Trinity church choir and congregational singing. When not at the keyboard, Adam enjoys volunteering with the music department at Rockbridge County High School, teaching piano lessons, and spending time with his wife in the garden. 

Stacey keeps Trinity operating with a various collection of duties and responsibilities, including, answering the phone and emails, various accounting and payroll duties, compose and send weekly newsletter letter, printing bulletins, and lots more. 

Catherine, our babysitter in the nursery on Sundays, goes by Mar.  Mar also works in food services  at Rockbridge Count High School. She adores children and recently welcomed an adorable nephew to their extended family home in Natural Bridge.