Meet the Staff



The Rev. Noreen Suriner
Interim Rector

Rev. Suriner is leading St. John's as we search for a new rector. She was the first women to be ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. She lives in Middlefield, MA. 

 

The Rev. Eric Elley, Dcn.
Deacon

Eric serves as deacon of St. John's as well as adjunct chaplain of Smith College for Episcopal-Lutheran students and staff. He comes to us from the diocese of New Jersey where he was ordained and served on Bishop's Staff for five years. His last parish was at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton, NJ. He currently lives in Somers, Connecticut with Graham Van Keuren, his partner of six years.  

Mr. Chris Thornley
Organist/Choir Director

 

Mr. John Lutz
Senior Warden

 

Mr. Jim Godfrey
Junior Warden

 

Ms. Kathy Morin
Parish Secretary

Kathy has faithfully served St. John's since 1988. She lives lives in Ashfield with her husband James and daughter Anna.