Trinity Episcopal Church in Roslyn announced Tuesday that Rev. George Sherrill has joined the church as Priest in Charge.
Father George, a native of Atlanta, most recently served as interim Priest for St. Anselm’s Church in Shoreham.
He attended the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia and served as a Rector for church parishes in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and Cincinnati, Ohio.
“I am thrilled to join Trinity Church –an open-hearted and open-minded community that welcomes all people,” said Father George. “I truly felt called to this wonderful church and community, and am focused on joyfully sharing how loving God and your neighbor creates abundance in all of our lives. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here at Trinity Church.”
Prior to joining the priesthood, he worked for more than 13 years in the recycling business, for recycle paper mills and recycling plants. He graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a degree in history.
Father George is married to Karen F. Sherrill, who is the Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Whitestone and they have four children.
Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1579 Northern Blvd. in Roslyn holds Sunday church services at 10 a.m. It is a historic church, designed by architect Stanford White and with Tiffany stained-glass windows. Its parish is friendly and welcoming to all! For more information, contact office@trinityroslyn.org/516-621-7925 or visit http://www.trinityroslyn.org/.
