Clergy
The Rev. Todd Fitzgerald
Rector
The Reverend Todd FitzGerald began his ministry as St. John’s priest in charge in August 2021, and was called as rector in May 2024. After growing up in Louisiana and attending college in Texas, Todd studied for the ordained ministry at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Chicago.
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The Rev. Margie Baker
Associate Rector
Margie began her ordained ministry at St. John’s after a career in public education. While studying at Virginia Theological Seminary, Margie served as seminarian intern at St. Columba Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. She has a passion for preaching and teaching.
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The Rev. Walter McKenney
Deacon
The Reverend Walter McKenney was ordained a deacon in 1999 by Bishop Coleridge at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford. He has served as deacon at churches in Hartford, East Hartford, Bolton, and Glastonbury, joining us at St. John’s in June 2016.
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Staff
Ellen Painter Dollar
Director of Operations & Communications
Ellen oversees St. John’s day-to-day administration, including producing Sunday bulletins, e-newsletters, web site updates, and other communications and publicity material; managing membership records and volunteer schedules; and handling calls, visits and inquiries.
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Dwight Latif
Sexton
As St. John’s sexton/property manager, Dwight coordinates use of our facilities by St. John’s and outside groups, oversees all building and grounds maintenance and repairs, and assists with events.
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Peggy O’Toole
Financial Administrator
As the financial administrator who joined St. John’s in May 2017, Peggy maintains the parish financial records, pays the bills, processes payroll, and works with the parish manager to oversee the office and welcome people to St. John’s.
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Walden Moore
Interim Director of Music
R. Walden Moore is serving as St. John’s interim director of music from September through December 2024, and possibly into 2025, depending on when a new permanent music director is hired and able to begin work. Walden was director of music of Trinity Church, New Haven, from 1984 until his retirement in June 2024.
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