The Rev. William “Pete” Burgess
Rector
The Rev. Pete Burgess, a lifelong Episcopalian, grew up in Atlanta and Nashville before attending Centre College in Kentucky (2010). While there he studied history and English, and met his wife, Emma. Following his undergraduate degree, Pete earned an MA in Theology from the School of Theology at Sewanee, Tenn. (2013). After marrying in 2013, Pete and Emma moved to Mobile, Ala., where they taught high school history and English, respectively. Pursuing a long-felt calling to ordained ministry, Pete attended Virginia
Theological Seminary (2019) before he and Emma returned to Mobile, where he served at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Pete has a deep love of Episcopal worship, teaching and preaching, youth and young adult ministries, and the full range of parish ministry. He and Emma and their daughters, Jane and Madeleine, were thrilled to have been called to Holy Trinity and they are enjoying what the Spirit has to offerthem in this loving and vibrant community.
The Rev. David Peeples
Associate Rector
Rev. David Peeples joined Holy Trinity on April 6, 2025, as Interim Associate Rector. Father David has been a priest in our diocese for 25 years, most recently serving at Church of the Epiphany in Tallassee, Ala. His work at Holy Trinity will encompass the full range of priestly duties but with special emphasis on pastoral care, relational mission and adult formation. Father David brings unique gifts and experiences to each of these areas.
The Rev. Kristin Blackerby
Associate Rector
The Rev. Kristin Blackerby joined Holy Trinity as Curate in summer 2026 following her graduation from Virginia Theological Seminary and ordination to the priesthood. Before attending seminary, Kristin spent many years serving children and young people throughout the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, bringing a wealth of experience in formation and youth ministry to her new role.
During her two-year curacy at Holy Trinity, Kristin will share in all aspects of parish life, including worship, pastoral care, formation, and outreach, while continuing to grow in her vocation as a priest. Kristin and her husband, William, are the parents of a three-year-old son, also William, and the Blackerby family has quickly become a cherished part of the Holy Trinity community.
