Who we are
Meet the people of the parish
St. Paul’s on the Green offers God's radical welcome to everyone in Norwalk, in greater Connecticut, and beyond. No matter who you are or where you are on your own faith journey, expect to receive a heartfelt welcome here. We are a congregation whose members are embodied in justice, hospitality, and love.
We welcome, affirm, and include in every aspect of our church life persons from all walks of life. We invite all those who experience prejudice and oppression because of their identity and who have been profoundly hurt – even and especially by past church experience– to come and experience an environment of healing, reconciliation, sanctuary and empowerment.
We are a diverse, affirming, inclusive parish with a rich history of outstanding worship, music, preaching and social action. We are fond of saying that while the Christian Church is over 2,000 years old, our thinking here is not–and we encourage you to visit soon, to experience God's radical welcome from the church steps to the Communion table!
For more information, please write to
info@stpaulsnorwalk.org or call the parish office at
203-847-2806.
St. Paul's on the Green Staff
Daniel Simons
Rector
Daniel is in his fifth year of service at St. Paul's. He lives with his husband, Javier, who is an actor and conservatory director. Daniel brings a wide range of formation and leadership experience to St. Paul's, having served for 11 years as director of liturgy, hospitality, and pilgrimage at Trinity Church, Wall Street in New York City and on the leadership team at St. Gregory of Nyssa in San Francisco. Before that he was a brother with the Society of St. John the Evangelist in Boston.
Josh Ehlebracht
Director of Music
Joshua Ehlebracht holds a master’s degree in Sacred Music from the Yale Institute of Sacred Music in the studio of Prof. Martin Jean. Joshua’s previous studies include a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance from the Eastman School of music, as well as a Colleague diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Recently married at St. Paul's, Josh and his wife Sarah (also an accomplished church organist!) live between their 2 churches.
Marsha Dunn
Parish Administrator
Marsha has been the Parish Administrator at St. Paul's since 2015 overseeing a a wide range of of parish systems & functions through the week. In addition, she serves as Associate for Member Engagement, guiding the program of Hospitality and Welcome and New Member Incorporation.
She can be reached in the parish office Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm or by appointment.
Paul Carling
Priest Associate
Paul serves in a voluntary capacity part time as a priest associate at St. Paul's. Ordained in Vermont, Paul has served parishes in Brattleboro VT, and Darien, Fairfield and Trumbull in CT. Most recently he served as Episcopal Chaplain at Yale for 7 years, responsible for worship and formation for undergraduates. Paul lives in Norwalk with his wife Cherise and their two 5-year-old mutts, Paddy and Maisie.
Elly Withers
Seminarian
Elly joins St Paul’s this year as a seminarian. She is currently a Master of Divinity student at Yale and a postulant for the priesthood in the Diocese of New York. Her sponsoring parish is Trinity Wall Street. Prior to arriving at St. Paul's, Elly worked at Episcopal Relief Development, based in NYC, and as the Director of Faith Formation at St James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC. She has also spent time in Panama and Peru, serving in the Young Adult Service Corps through the Episcopal Church and working at various nonprofits. Elly lives in South Norwalk with her partner, Aditya and dog, Pookiebear.
Ferbian Salkie
Sexton
Ferbian Salkie has served as part-time Sexton at St. Paul’s since January of 2013, and works to help maintain the large physical plant at St. Paul’s. Born in Jamaica, Ferbian has lived in the United States since age 11, graduating from Norwalk High School, where he also served in the ROTC. In 2005, Ferbian graduated from Porter and Chester Institute, where he studied to be a heating and cooling technician. Ferbian holds a full-time position with Ring’s End in Darien, CT.
Vestry
The 2025 Vestry of St. Paul's on the Green
Ginny Balser & Gail Bindley-Taylor, Wardens (One-Year Term; 3 year limit)
Paul Hunter -Treasurer (One-Year Term - No limit)
Jim Hamilton, Clerk (One-Year Term - No limit)
Vestry members:
Val Cadman, Joyce Generoso, Henry Rapp III, Class of 2028
Donna Booth, Lynn Linnartz, Cecil Wade, Class of 2027
Audrey Cozzarin, Rosemary Dellinger, Lindsay Kennedy, Class of 2026
Questions or Comments for the Vestry? Email the group at vestry2025@stpaulsnorwalk.org