Our Clergy——-
The Reverend Michael Pearson
Fr. Michael was ordained to the Diaconate (1977) and the Priesthood (1978) by Bishop William Weinhauer (Diocese of Western North Carolina). He has served as the Curate at S. Stephen’s Church, Providence (1977 – 1981), the Rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Providence, Priest Associate at St. Mark’s Church, New Canaan, Ct. (1989 – 1992), Rector of St. Luke’s Church, Anchorage, Ky. (1992 – 2001), and St. Mary’s Church, Wayne, Pa. (2001 – 2012). Fr. Pearson retired in 2013 and returned to Rhode Island where he has supplied at various parishes throughout the Diocese. He is married to Julie and they have one grown child.
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The Reverend Ted Platt, Minister
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Ted went to college at Northern Arizona University to study music education and performance. After teaching band and chorus for several years in Arizona public schools, he attended the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. Upon his ordination in 1992, he moved to New England to serve as a parish pastor then as an ecumenical chaplain which allowed him to continue his work as a music director and organist. For the past five years, he has been on the staff of St. Paul’s as music director and pastoral associate and now serves as the minister of the parish.
Ted continues to be involved in ecumenical activities with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches in issues of peace and justice. He practices a rich prayer life in the traditions of St. Benedict and as a vowed member in the Order of St. Luke. He continues to pursue his calling as a musician, performing as parish organist and as the bass trombonist with the Warwick Symphony Orchestra. Ted enjoys living in New England, studying its history, and traveling through its landscapes. He also takes pleasure in working with his hands on the historic house in which he lives.
In serving as the minister at St. Paul’s, Pastor Ted is building upon the rich history of the parish to create a warm and welcoming community “where God and people meet.”
Our Vestry
Adejuwon Aikulola, Senior Warden
Susan Monteiro, Junior Warden
Rita Bentz, Clerk
Bob Benson, Treasurer
Class of 2024: Fiona Leo-Mensah, Moses Mukasa, Tai Sodipo
Class of 2025: Bill Bentz, Cindy Edwards, Robert Jackson
Class of 2026: Louise Carlson-Doeg, Konah Walker,
Dar Brooks Hedstrom
Convention Delegates:
Rita Despres & Cindy Edwards (alternate)
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…Our Staff
Nancy Lotti, Receptionist
Nancy serves as a cheerful and welcoming presence for our parish. A dedicated member of St. Paul’s for 25 years, she currently serves on the vestry and altar guild, is a lector, and is the founder and coordinator of St. Paul’s “Holy Walkers.” Before her retirement, she worked for 30 years with adults with special needs for the Fogarty Center. In addition to her volunteer work at St. Paul’s and in the community, she is a proud mother and grandmother.
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Linda Phaneuf, Bookkeeper
Linda has been our bookkeeper for nearly three years. She was born in Woonsocket, RI and now resides in Blackstone, MA. Her career as a bookkeeper began right out of high school and she has been in the profession for more than 50 years. When not working at St. Paul’s, Linda enjoys reading, playing on her ipad and loving her grandkids.
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Richard DeBlois, Resident Sexton
Richard has been serving St. Paul’s parish for nearly 30 years as the resident sexton. Caring for the church as if it belonged to God, Richard is available to assist the staff and parishioners in providing a safe, well-maintained building for worship and social events.
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Kenneth Williams, Sexton
Kenny’s dedication and cheerful spirit in serving as the part-time sexton at St. Paul’s provides assistance for parish functions and to outside groups who utilize our beautiful facility for meetings and community events.