Lisa came to TCC in 2016 with over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry as an underwriter.  Later in her career she chose a new path that helped her be closer to home to help raise her 2 very busy children, Jake & Abby with her husband Chris.  They have been living in Trumbull for almost 25 years, and what started out as an interim job change – turned into a 9-year career! Message Lisa if you need assistance with anything – she is always happy to help!!

Pastor Todd’s ministry is rooted in pastoral care—walking alongside people in seasons of joy, transition, grief, and healing. His sense of calling was first nurtured through church summer camp and youth group during his high school years, and it deepened through chaplaincy work at Bridgeport Hospital and VITAS Hospice, where he supported patients and families facing pain, loss, and uncertainty.

As a church pastor, Todd’s preaching and worship leadership intentionally integrate the sacred and the secular, helping people discover how faith speaks into real life—even when life feels complicated or at odds with belief. His sermons emphasize teaching and encouragement for faith formation across all ages, grounded in compassion, curiosity, and hope. Pastoral care remains central to his work, and he engages church members and the wider community regularly to build relationships, nurture spiritual growth, and seek peace where there is struggle.

Todd grew up in Texas and attended Texas Christian University, earning a B.A. in Religion and Philosophy. He holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Brite Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from New York Theological Seminary.

An avid reader, traveler, and art lover, Pastor Todd enjoys visiting museums around the world. During a recent sabbatical, he traveled through Spain, Italy, and France to visit the birthplaces and spiritual landscapes of beloved women mystics—St. Catherine, St. Teresa, and St. Thérèse—and also spent time in Venice for the Biennale. In Italy, he experienced a once-in-a-lifetime moment when he was given the key to open the Sistine Chapel on his birthday. Todd is an active member of the Trumbull community and a devoted father of two children.

Ilana comes to Trumbull CC with a diverse musical background that began in New Fairfield, CT when at age 17 she took her first job as an accompanist at a local church. She immediately fell in love with the job and has worked professionally as an organist, choir conductor, music director, and freelance musician ever since. She graduated summa cum laude from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in Jazz Studies and was one of two students in her graduating class to receive the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award for academic success and community service. While attending WCSU, Ilana studied jazz piano, classical piano, organ, and voice, and also received her Colleague’s Certification from the American Guild of Organists. During and after college, Ilana toured professionally with the Celtic Fusion band MacTalla Mor, serving as keyboardist, Gaelic singer, and composer. Five years ago, she received her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. Since graduating law school, she has pursued a legal career in public interest law, her interests being in criminal defense, civil rights, prisoner’s rights, and immigration, while also maintaining a busy schedule as a church musician. Ilana has great faith in the power of music to deepen the experience of communal worship and inspire people towards social action. She currently lives with her husband in Bridgeport, CT and is very excited to serve as music director at Trumbull CC.