We all have a story to tell—stories that matter, stories that shape us and make us who we are. We want to hear yours and share ours with you.

 
 

Hear stories of St. Paul’s members and learn more about our community.

 
 

Our Priest and Staff

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The Rev. Dr. Jarred Mercer

Fr. Jarred is our Parish Priest, or Rector. He leads our mission and communal life together, administers the sacraments, teaches, and encourages our spiritual life of worship and prayer. Fr. Jarred came to St. Paul’s in May of 2020 after 11 years in the UK where he was a priest in the Church of England and an academic researcher and chaplain at the University of Oxford. His passions include poetry, music, books, books, books, politics, and raising young activists (i.e., his three children). His interests used to include rock climbing and backpacking, but life as a parent has gotten in the way of these things the past dozen years. Fr. Jarred is married to Chelsea, who is much more fun and likeable than he is. He is available for pastoral care, personal confession, or to talk to anyone for any reason.

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Deb Hay, Parish Administrator

Deb is our Parish Administrator. She oversees the administration of the parish alongside the Rector and Senior Warden. Deb is involved in all aspects of St. Paul’s life and is the main point of communication for the church. She also coordinates the use of the church buildings for recovery groups, Among Friends, and other services and ministries.

Email Deb, 978 465 5351

 
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Mark Meyer, Music Director

Mark is the Music Director. He directs our choir and leads our music for Sunday worship. Before coming to St. Paul’s, Mark served as organist and choir director for churches in Boston, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition to directing adult choirs, he has led children’s, youth, and handbell choirs. He is a graduate of Concordia College, New York, and has a Master of Church Music degree from Concordia University, Chicago. Mark and his wife Virginia are originally from New Jersey, where they met when he was hired as the music director at her church. Since 1995 they have lived in Lowell. Virginia is a math teacher at Lowell High School and sings alto in St. Paul’s choir. She is involved in several other activities at St. Paul’s, not the least of which is turning pages for Mark.

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Church Wardens

 

Our Vestry, the representative leadership of the parish

Pam Jones

Kerry Lagueux

Alison Novello

John Neale

Lisë Reid

Lorrie Jones

Deirdre Budzyna, Senior Warden

Stu Tuthill, Junior Warden

Susan Acquaviva, Clerk

Nick Ives, Treasurer