The Rev. Dr. Brent Norris
Rector
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Pastor Brent came to be Rector of St. Paul’s in the summer of 2021 after sixteen years in the Diocese.

 

He has a B.A. in theatre from Furman University and attended seminary at the School of Theology at the University of the South, in Sewanee, TN.  Pastor Brent has a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary.

For the past decade and a half, his service to the Church has also included working with the programs of the Episcopal Preaching Foundation to support the ministry of preaching.

He and his wife, Cindy, have a daughter, son in law, and grandchildren who live in Birmingham and they are looking forward to frequent visits.

 

Penny Seawell
Parish Office Administrator
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Penny joined the staff at Saint Paul’s in January 2013 as Parish Administrator, and while the job description remains vague, she happily serves in a multitude of roles.

Before joining the staff at St. Paul's, Penny worked with volunteers to plan special events and raise funds for Children’s Healthcare and the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta. She loves the easy slow living in south Alabama and especially enjoys being with her five grandchildren. 

Always feel free to contact Penny if you have any questions or concerns. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will be able to direct you to the right person.

 

Helen Rodgers
Organist and Choir Director
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Helen began piano lessons at age 9 and started organ lessons in high school.  Except for teaching choral music in Georgia for 2 years she has always been a church musician with the major part of her career as Music Director at St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope Alabama.

 

Jessica Walter
Parish Intern

Jessica Walker is a third-year student at the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast’s School for Ministry and a Candidate for Holy Orders. As part of her preparation to be ordained as a priest in this diocese, the Bishop has placed Jessica Walker at St. Paul’s for her contextual education until the end of May. Jessica will be with us most Sundays and Wednesdays as she engages in hands on learning in preparation for ordained ministry.

 

VESTRY 

Saint Paul's vestry, the governing body of the parish, shares the leadership of the parish with the Rector and consists of 9 members, who are nominated and elected by the congregation for three-year terms. They meet to oversee the temporal affairs of the parish, as well as to support the rector and staff in promoting the spiritual welfare of the parish. In addition, the vestry, in conjunction with the finance committee, is accountable for the fiscal responsibility of Saint Paul's.

Vestry meetings are open to all interested in attending. Vestry meetings take place in person on the third Monday of the month. 

 

Karen Walters      Senior Warden
George Waller     Junior Warden
Gwen Bobe
Dianne Cotton
Diedre Cowart
Cinde Petty
Henry Seawell
Jim Trest
Larry Parton         Treasurer
Katherine Allen    Clerk