St. Paul's Episcopal Church Staff
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| The Reverend Gwynne Wright, Interim Rector, is a graduate of Seabury Western Theological Seminary where she currently serves as Secretary for the Board of Trustees. Before going to seminary Mother Gwynne spent several years in executive management at IBM and Arthur Andersen specializing in organizational development and mergers and acquisitions. She feels that God was always preparing her for ordained ministry, as her experience working in corporations was good preparation for interim ministry. Mother Gwynne is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Ministry in Graduate Theological Foundations. In her spare time, Mother Gwynne visits her stepchildren and grandchildren in England and raises and shows Cairn Terriers. Mother Gwynne has commented, "It is evident that the Spirit is alive in the generous hearts of the people of St. Paul's." gwynnewright@stpaulsdekalb.org
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Anna Dee Lastick, Parish Administrator, is a life long Episcopalian. She has been at St. Paul's since September of 2004. Anna Dee earned the Master of Science degree in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to working at St. Paul's, she worked in administrative capacities at the University of Illinois in Chicago, DePaul University, and in business settings. She lives in Cortland with her husband Bob, who sings in the St. Paul's choir. She loves gardening, Shakespeare, classical music, her four dogs, two rabbits and other assorted critters.
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| Lorraine Langer, Director of Music and Choirs, has over 30 years experience; performing and teaching, as well as directing Adult, Youth & Children's Community & Church Choirs. Lorraine joined the staff at St. Paul's in 2005. "...So many people have their first and lasting experience with singing in church while growing up. St. Paul's Music Program is a place for everyone at every age, to find their unique voice, get the encouragement and support to work, grow & enjoy creating beautiful music and positive, lasting experiences..." Lorraine received a B. A. from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, and a M. A. from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She loves chocolate, history, sci-fi, baroque music, Manhattan the city and her cat, and kids of all ages. lorrainelanger@stpaulsdekalb.org
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| Julie Rogers, Nursery Care Attendant, joined the staff of St. Paul's in the Spring of 2009. Julie has extensive experience with caring for children. She currently works as an assistant teacher at KinderCare, has worked as a paraprofessional with the DeKalb School District, at the front desk at the YMCA and as a Pharmacy Technician for Kmart. Julie has a wonderful husband and daughter. "Because I have had loving, caring parents, it's made me want to help other children and make a difference in their lives. I enjoy taking care of young children and seeing them smile and laugh. I love watching them grow and change and improve. Being of help to children makes me feel like I am doing something worth while with my life and makes me feel like I am giving back, for all the wonderful things in my life."
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