The Rev. Dr. Suzannah L. Rohman, Rector

Live in: Southington, Connecticut

Been at St. Paul's since: 2009

Suzannah was born and raised in Waterville, Maine. She received a BA in history from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and a Masters in Divinity from the General Theological Seminary in Manhattan. She began her ordained ministry in 1999 as the assistant rector in Maumee, OH at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. From 2001-2003 she served as the assistant rector of St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church in Newark, DE. From 2003-2009 she was the associate rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA. In 2009 she received her Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development from Seabury Western Seminary in Evanston, IL. Suzannah loves the Episcopal way of being Christian and is passionate about finding ways to be an Episcopal Christian in the 21st century. In her spare time she loves reading, walking, making pottery, relaxing with friends, playing with her two cats, Theo and Chelsea, and watching home improvement TV shows.

What I like most about St. Paul’s: This community loves children and youth. Children and youth are not just present in this congregation; they are full participants and members of this community. My second favorite thing about St. Paul’s is that we know how to laugh. We like each other and we have fun together. We know how to make a joyful to noise to the Lord.

Best way to contact: pastor@stpaulsouthington.org

Michael Cooper, Senior Warden

Live in: Southington, Connecticut

Been at St. Paul’s since: 2003

Activities and ministries at St. Paul’s: Senior Warden and J2A Youth Leader. I have served as a member of the Vestry and the Stewardship Committee, and am currently on the Board of Wheeler Village. I also thoroughly enjoy the activities of our Young Adults Group.

What I like most about St. Paul’s: The people. When attending my first service at St. Paul's after my family moved to Southington, I instantly felt the warmth and welcoming spirit of our church community. I love the fact that we have a wide array of ministries and planned activities. I believe this enables everyone to find something of interest to participate in, and thus further strengthens the church. I feel blessed to be a part of the St. Paul's Family.

Best way to contact: E-mail mjcooper24@cox.net

Live in: Plantsville, Connecticut

Been at St. Paul’s since: 1989

Activities and ministries at St. Paul’s: Junior Warden and J2A Youth Leader. I also serve as an Acolyte as well as the Acolyte Coordinator, on the Clergy Compensation & Ministry Review Committee, Scholarship Committee, Flower Committee and I am a member of the Bell Choir.

What I like most about St. Paul’s: We’re a family. Our parish is open to our children and youth taking an active role in our worship and is very supportive of them. We also offer and actively participate in numerous and varied opportunities for outreach in the community and beyond.

Best way to contact: Email: Kenneydd@sbcglobal.net

C. J. Purkarz, Deacon

Live in: Bristol, Connecticut

Been at St. Paul's since: January 2004

Activities and ministries at St. Paul: I take part in the Mission and Outreach (MO) projects and help with planning our worship services. I am also involved in pastoral care as well as working with people learning to be Licensed Eucharistic Ministers. Most of all, I try to encourage others to recognize and express their God-given gifts and talents.

What I like most about St. Paul’s: The Spirit of Christ that flows through all the activities and people of this parish. We are loving members of Christ's family who are willing to help all our neighbors, Alleluia! Alleluia!