Jordan Trendelman Called as Next Rector of Holy Communion, Charleston

The vestry of the Church of the Holy Communion in Charleston, along with Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley, have called Jordan Trendelman to serve as their next rector. In announcing this to their congregation, Sherry Royster, who serves as senior warden, noted that after months of searching, interviewing, and prayerful discernment, the decision to call Jordan was based on “his qualifications, reverence, faith, and genuine personality.”

Jordan is currently a seminarian at Sewanee: The University of the South, and is due to graduate in May 2025. Later this month, he will be ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Douglas Sparks in The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, his home diocese. Following his expected graduation in May, Jordan will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Sparks in June 2025. He will begin his ministry with Holy Communion, Charleston on June 1, 2025.

Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley enthusiastically supports this call, and looks forward to welcoming Jordan to our diocese next year. “I am thrilled that Holy Communion has called Jordan Trendelman to serve as the next rector of this historic parish of our diocese," said Bishop Woodliff-Stanley. “Jordan is formed in the Anglo-Catholic expression of our tradition and brings a passion for evangelism and church growth. With deep experience in The Episcopal Church and a background in management, he brings gifts that will help Holy Communion usher in a strong new season as they look to the future.”

After receiving the call, Trendelman expressed his gratitude. “I cannot think of a more glorious way to celebrate a new liturgical year than to enter into this new ministry with you, the faithful of Holy Communion,” said Trendelman in a letter to the congregation. “Know that I am immensely grateful to God for the gift of your confidence in calling me as your future rector. It will be difficult to enter into the reflective penitence of the Advent season, when my heart is so overwhelmed with joy at the prospect of our future service together.”

The Rev. Fred Thompson will serve Holy Communion as supply priest until Jordan is ordained to the priesthood. Jordan and his wife, Christina, will move to Charleston following his graduation from seminary in May, ahead of his first day at Holy Communion, Charleston on June 1.

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