Our Clergy——-
The Reverend Michael Pearson, Priest in Residence
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. He serves St. Paul’s as the resident Episcopal priest in administering the sacraments and canonical authority.
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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.”
Officers & Vestry Members
Senior Warden: Adejuwon Aikulola
Junior Warden: Rita Bentz
Clerk: Bill Bentz
Treasurer: Bob Benson
Vestry:
Cindy Edwards,
Konah Walker
Fiona Leo-Mensah
Harry Jackson (Building & Grounds)
Bob Jackson
Moses Mukasa,
Tai Sodipo
Dar Brooks Hedstrom
Louise Carlson-Doeg
Convention Delegates: Mark & Dar Brooks Hedstrom
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…Our Staff
Rita Despres, Receptionist
Rita has been a member of St. Paul’s since 1995 and has lived in Pawtucket for more than 70 years. She is retired from her career as a hospital lab supervisor at Southcoast Hospital and now enjoys knitting, reading and gardening. She has served the parish in many ways including parish committees, vestry and altar guild. She now serves as our office receptionist receiving phone calls and emails and greets the many visitors who stop into the office.
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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