Our Clergy & Staff

The Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Applegate

Before St. Paul's the Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate was the Interim Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Toledo. A graduate of Hamilton College, he attended his 50th college reunion in June.

He is a cum laude graduate of The General Theological Seminary in New York City and earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Congregational Development from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California. He received interim training through the Interim Ministry Network and is a member of that organization.

In addition to leading congregations, Stephen has served as both secretary and president of the Standing Committee in the Diocese of Southern Ohio and was the president of the Trustees of the Diocese, a team of five that oversaw over $100 million in investments.

Stephen is passionate about congregational life and finds joy in strengthening churches as they prepare to welcome their next rector. In his work, he is aided by his pastoral associate, Bernie, an 11-year-old black Labrador retriever. He and his wife, Terry, a retired first grade teacher, make their home in Granville, a small college town (Denison University) not far from Columbus, OH.

We are very pleased to have Stephen aboard our full-time Interim Rector.

The Rev. Gabriel Lawrence

My name is Gabriel Lawrence, and I am the priest for Liturgy and liaison to youth and children ministries. I am passionate about building community where all are welcomed, loved, and valued. I am thrilled to serve this community at St. Paul’s, where God’s love is sought after and shared with the world.

Originally from Nashville, I spent 15 years in the Diocese of Georgia before being called to St. Paul’s. I hold an MDiv from the University of the South, Sewanee, and a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from Georgia Southern University. Before my ordination to the Diaconate in October 2023, I worked as a parish music director, piano instructor, florist, composer, community organizer, and event planner. In addition to my call to ordained ministry, I enjoy running, cooking, hiking, and spending time with my Cavalier King Charles spaniel, with whom I share a name.

The Rev. Rose Anne Lonsway

Rev. Rose Anne was ordained a priest in 2014 following a long career as a registered nurse and health care administrator. She is a graduate of Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary and spent two years as a resident deacon and priest at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Delaware, Ohio. She retired in 2023 after serving Grace Willoughby as Rector for eight years. She is “Mom” to son Ed, daughter-in-law Natalie, and daughter Jennifer. She is "Mimi" to three grandsons, Brady, Andrew, and James.

The Rev. Patricia Rose

Rev. Patricia is our clergyperson for Adult Formation and Outreach. She offers St. Paul’s many gifts, including her passion for formation and outreach inspired by the Gospel, her strong pastoral care skills, her collaborative nature, and her calm demeanor.

Patricia had a 30-year career in education and communications, in addition to being a Spiritual Director for 17 years before entering the ordination process. She graduated from Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) in May 2021 and has been the Curate at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio, until 2023. Her time at St. Stephen’s gave her broad exposure to parish ministry, including preaching and presiding, pastoral care, formation, social justice, and hospitality. In addition, Patricia was responsible for worship and ministries at a small parish giving her experience in all administrative, finance, and building needs of a parish as well as experience in initiating new ministries.

Kevin Jones

Lois Bell

Lois has been a church musician for nearly forty years, directing and performing in both vocal and bell choirs. She recently retired from teaching music for 25 years in the Willoughby-Eastlake Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Bucknell University and a Master of Music Education degree from Kent State University. Other interests include ballroom dancing, activities with her daughter and travel, especially to visit her son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren in Chicago.

Kelsey Ferguson

Kelsey graduated from CIM with an MA in violin performance. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s and grew up singing in our choirs.

Carolyn Hoff

Currently an undergraduate organ major at The Cleveland Institute of Music, Carolyn originally hails from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. You may find Carolyn at the organ on Sunday, helping out with the Youth and children’s choirs, or even singing with the Senior Choir.

David Osburn

David’s parents were married by St. Paul’s Rector Ted Evans in 1940. He was baptized here in 1943. His mother Ruth was Parish Secretary at St Christopher’s by-the-river in Gates Mills and ran the nursery school there for 30 years. David played the 8-bell chime there before it became a 23-bell carillon. He studied organ at St. Paul’s with Walter Blodgett, later with Marilyn Mason at University of Michigan where he also studied carillon with Percival Price. David has been carillonneur at St. Pauls since 1990 and by day he is a private piano teacher. He is a member of the Guild of Carillonneurs in North America (GCNA).

Karel Paukert

Karel has served at St. Paul’s Church since 1979. He is the Curator Emeritus of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Before coming to Cleveland, Karel was associate professor of Organ and Church Music at Northwestern University and directed music at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston. He continues to concertize and teach internationally. He especially likes to return to his native Czech Republic.

Todd Wilson

Internationally renowned organist Todd Wilson recently retired from Trinity Cathedral. Todd serves as head of the Organ Department at The Cleveland Institute of Music and Curator of the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at Severance Music Center (home of The Cleveland Orchestra). He maintains a very active concert schedule around the world, has numerous recordings to his credit, and is known as one of the world’s leading organ pedagogues.

Susan Armstrong

Jamie Blair

Brenda Burton

Lauren Dockery

Ethan Greenberg

Steve Halasz

Paul McCuen

Pam O'Halloran

Laurel Steinetz

Jenni Thomas