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 Simons (he/his) is in his sixth 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.
Milton Gilder
Curate
Milton (he/his) serves a St. Paul's as a Curate. Originally from Long Beach, California, he enjoys cooking, photography, and reading. Milton brings experience in education technology and nonprofit management, having worked to expand technology access in K-12 classrooms and to scale Christian youth leadership programs. He holds a Master of Divinity in Black religion and Anglican/Episcopal studies from Yale Divinity School and a BA from Duke University. He was recently ordained to the diaconate in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut and anticipates ordination to the priesthood in January 2027, God willing and people consenting.
Edrice Viechweg
Deacon
Edrice (she/hers) raised her family at St. Paul's and has now returned to serve as a Deacon for the parish after serving for 9 years at St. Paul's, Fairfield. In addition to her Sunday morning duties, Edrice also works with Pastoral Care and is key in helping get the church out into the world. Hailing from the small island of Saint Kitts & Nevis, Edrice is the one who designed the country's flag. Edrice lives in Norwalk with her husband, Trevor, who can often be found at the front door of the church serving as an Usher.
Paul Carling
Priest Associate
Paul (he/his)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.
Josh Ehlebracht
Director of Music
Joshua Ehlebracht (he/his) 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 (she/hers) 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.
Ben Ray
Seminarian
Benjamin Ray (he/his) is a seminarian and trumpeter from Asheville, North Carolina, currently in his third year of studies at Yale Divinity School. Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College, as well as a Master of Music in Trumpet from The Juilliard School, where he studied with Christopher Martin. Ben is pursuing theological education as he discerns an interdisciplinary vocational calling in music and reconciliation, and is a nominee for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Ben lives in New Haven with his fianceé, Erin, who is a horn player and PhD student in genetics.
Ferbian Salkie
Sexton
Ferbian Salkie (he/his) 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.
St. Paul's Vestry
Jim Hamilton, Henry Rapp III, Wardens (One-Year Term; 3 year limit)
Paul Hunter -Treasurer (One-Year Term - No limit)
Paul Whitman, Clerk (One-Year Term - No limit)
Vestry members:
Donna Booth, Lynn Linnartz, Cecil Wade, Class of 2027
Val Cadman, Joyce Generoso, Kevin Smith, Class of 2028
Tina Hlinka, Sam Rasmussen, Dulce Weigel, Class of 2029
Questions or Comments for the Vestry? Email the group at vestry2026@stpaulsnorwalk.org
