Get to Know
Our Staff
Rev. Amy Simes
Pastor
Amy grew up in Garner, N.C., and was a member of West Raleigh Presbyterian Church while attending NC State University. In her first career, she was an engineer for the state environmental agency. She graduated in 2022 from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte and was ordained at Trinity on August 18, 2024.
Amy has a passion for social justice. This calling serves as one catalyst for her ministry, and encourages her engagement in important community topics such as affordable housing, racial reconciliation, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. She admits she enjoys committee meetings more than most folks!
Amy has two adult sons, one daughter-in-law, and a grandson. In her spare time she reads, runs, and loves spending time with her friends and family.
Kayla Pierce
Director of Music
Kayla has been part of Trinity’s music program for as long as she can remember. She started in the children’s choir, performing in Christmas, Mother's Day, and summer musicals. While only in middle school, she joined the adult choir and handbell team. Kayla received her bachelor's degree in music performance under the guidance of Dr. Jennifer Hough and became music director for Trinity in July 2021. She is blessed to lead the music for the church that raised her. In addition to sharing her musical passions with Trinity, she is also active in the North Carolina Master Chorale and in community theatre.
Virginia Raby
Office Manager
Virginia enjoys using a variety of skills at Trinity. She began at the church in the summer of 2013 while working at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, with the goal of helping Trinity short-term as they looked to hire. In a plot twist, she's still here! Virginia notes, "There's a good bit of joy to be found working in a small church, especially supporting and partnering with members and staff to help bring their goals to fruition." In her spare time, Virginia loves to walk, visit gardens, travel with her husband, Andy, and avidly cheer on the Tar Heels.
John Montague
Business Administrator
John began working at Trinity in 2014 as part-time accountant. After 15 years of public accounting experience and seven years of working in private industry, John became Business Administrator at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in 2006. He brings those years of experience to work with the team at Trinity, especially assisting Virginia Raby, the Office Manager. "I love working with the Stewardship Team. They bring so much expertise and passion to each meeting. I've known Virginia for many years and have always enjoyed working with her and valued her insight." John is a member at Tabernacle Baptist Church and has always found it fulfilling to serve God in the life of several churches.