Leadership at All Saints'
At All Saints', we have many ministers, because our ministers are our members. We believe that all Christians are called "to represent Christ and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world." (Book of Common Prayer, p. 855) And we invite you to minister with us, as well! Welcome to All Saints' Episcopal Church, where our hearts and God's church are open to you!
Clergy
The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas, Rector
Fr. Paulikas came to All Saints' in June 2011 and has been Rector since December 2013. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Episcopal Relief & Development, where he chairs the Advancement and Development Committee, and the Pastoral Care Advisory Committee at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He previously served on the Board of Governors of the Episcopal Church at Yale, and facilitated the process of discernment for holy orders through the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Long Island. He is a candidate for the DPhil in the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxford. While a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Steven co-chaired the New York Term Member Advisory Council. His opinion writing has recently appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Nation, and others, and his essay on the political response to evil is featured in Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments: A Stone Reader. He is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary, the University of Cambridge, and Yale University. Prior to attending seminary, Steven was a journalist based in Vilnius, Lithuania. He is married to Jesse Lazar.
Fr. Paulikas came to All Saints' in June 2011 and has been Rector since December 2013. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Episcopal Relief & Development, where he chairs the Advancement and Development Committee, and the Pastoral Care Advisory Committee at New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He previously served on the Board of Governors of the Episcopal Church at Yale, and facilitated the process of discernment for holy orders through the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Long Island. He is a candidate for the DPhil in the Faculty of Theology at the University of Oxford. While a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Steven co-chaired the New York Term Member Advisory Council. His opinion writing has recently appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Nation, and others, and his essay on the political response to evil is featured in Modern Ethics in 77 Arguments: A Stone Reader. He is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary, the University of Cambridge, and Yale University. Prior to attending seminary, Steven was a journalist based in Vilnius, Lithuania. He is married to Jesse Lazar.
The Rev. Joseph Cundiff, Associate Rector
Please extend a very warm All Saints' welcome to our new Associate Rector, the Rev. Joseph Cundiff! Fr. Joseph was ordained to the priesthood in September 2021 and comes to us from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton, where he served most recently as Interim Rector. Fr. Joseph is active in Asiamerica ministries, helping build and strengthen communities for Asian/Pacific Americans with the Diocese of Long Island and The Episcopal Church. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama and his MDiv at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University. Prior to seminary, Fr. Joseph taught English in Korea and worked as a paralegal in New York City. According to Fr. Joseph, in his free time, you can find him in the stands or in a local pub watching a soccer or rugby match.
Please extend a very warm All Saints' welcome to our new Associate Rector, the Rev. Joseph Cundiff! Fr. Joseph was ordained to the priesthood in September 2021 and comes to us from St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Hampton, where he served most recently as Interim Rector. Fr. Joseph is active in Asiamerica ministries, helping build and strengthen communities for Asian/Pacific Americans with the Diocese of Long Island and The Episcopal Church. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama and his MDiv at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University. Prior to seminary, Fr. Joseph taught English in Korea and worked as a paralegal in New York City. According to Fr. Joseph, in his free time, you can find him in the stands or in a local pub watching a soccer or rugby match.
The Rev. Howard E. Blunt, Jr. Priest Associate
Fr. Blunt has served for over 50 years in the priesthood. He was educated at Lehigh University, BA; and General Theological Seminary, STM. He holds four units in CPE studies and advanced level in psychotherapy practice. He was chaplain to several municipal hospitals and held numerous pastorates. He is now doing supply requests but mostly serves at The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew and here at All Saints', his neighborhood parishes. He also has taken part in caucuses for an inclusive life towards race, sexual orientation, and things that create social schism. Howard is also a tour guide for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Fr. Blunt has served for over 50 years in the priesthood. He was educated at Lehigh University, BA; and General Theological Seminary, STM. He holds four units in CPE studies and advanced level in psychotherapy practice. He was chaplain to several municipal hospitals and held numerous pastorates. He is now doing supply requests but mostly serves at The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew and here at All Saints', his neighborhood parishes. He also has taken part in caucuses for an inclusive life towards race, sexual orientation, and things that create social schism. Howard is also a tour guide for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
The Rev. Jennifer VanCooten Webster, Deacon
Deacon Webster came to All Saints' in August 2013, just prior to Ordination to the Diaconate in June 2014. She attended seminary at George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology. She is a graduate of the City University of New York, Brooklyn College, having received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Arts in Political Science: Concentration in Urban Policy & Public Administration. Jennifer was born and grew up in Guyana where faith formation began in the Anglican/Episcopal Church. Over the years, engagement in both her liturgical and professional life has led to the call to this ministry of servanthood. Deacon Jennifer resides in Canarsie with her family.
Deacon Webster came to All Saints' in August 2013, just prior to Ordination to the Diaconate in June 2014. She attended seminary at George Mercer Jr. Memorial School of Theology. She is a graduate of the City University of New York, Brooklyn College, having received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Arts in Political Science: Concentration in Urban Policy & Public Administration. Jennifer was born and grew up in Guyana where faith formation began in the Anglican/Episcopal Church. Over the years, engagement in both her liturgical and professional life has led to the call to this ministry of servanthood. Deacon Jennifer resides in Canarsie with her family.
Program Staff
Adam Menninga, Choir Director
Adam has been enthusiastically singing in churches since age 4. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music and the New England Conservatory of music with degrees in vocal performance. He has performed operatic roles with the NEC Opera Chorus, New York Metro Vocal Arts Ensemble and New York Opera Exchange. He has sung as a professional chorister with Opera Boston and the Wordless Music Orchestra at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He has served as Choir Director at All Saints Park Slope since 2014 and has worked to grow the All Saints Choir and Evensong Choir programs.
Adam has been enthusiastically singing in churches since age 4. He is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Music and the New England Conservatory of music with degrees in vocal performance. He has performed operatic roles with the NEC Opera Chorus, New York Metro Vocal Arts Ensemble and New York Opera Exchange. He has sung as a professional chorister with Opera Boston and the Wordless Music Orchestra at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He has served as Choir Director at All Saints Park Slope since 2014 and has worked to grow the All Saints Choir and Evensong Choir programs.
Ellen Wright, Organist
Over the years Ellen has served as organist/director of music in several churches in the greater New York area and has created and taught music programs for elementary and secondary schools in New York and Long Island. Before coming to All Saints', she was organist-choirmaster at St. Andrew’s on Staten Island, and then director of the Washington Heights Choir School. During the 70’s and 80’s she had an active concert career as a solo and chamber harpsichordist performing in European, South American and United States venues. Her teachers were Yuko Hayashi, organ, at the New England Conservatory where she did her undergraduate work and Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord, here in New York. A former Dean of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Ellen is also a poet with work in various literary journals in print and online. Her poetry collection, In Transit, was published in 2007 by Main Street Rag Publishing Company.
Over the years Ellen has served as organist/director of music in several churches in the greater New York area and has created and taught music programs for elementary and secondary schools in New York and Long Island. Before coming to All Saints', she was organist-choirmaster at St. Andrew’s on Staten Island, and then director of the Washington Heights Choir School. During the 70’s and 80’s she had an active concert career as a solo and chamber harpsichordist performing in European, South American and United States venues. Her teachers were Yuko Hayashi, organ, at the New England Conservatory where she did her undergraduate work and Kenneth Cooper, harpsichord, here in New York. A former Dean of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Ellen is also a poet with work in various literary journals in print and online. Her poetry collection, In Transit, was published in 2007 by Main Street Rag Publishing Company.
Givens Parr, Parish Administrator
Givens Parr is a painter and public dramaturg from South Carolina. She previously lived in Taiwan, where she worked as an editor, Chinese-to-English translator, and producer. Givens holds a BA in East Asian Studies from Brown University. She enjoys community-focused work and is excited to serve the All Saints’ parish. Please stop by the parish office to say hello!
Givens Parr is a painter and public dramaturg from South Carolina. She previously lived in Taiwan, where she worked as an editor, Chinese-to-English translator, and producer. Givens holds a BA in East Asian Studies from Brown University. She enjoys community-focused work and is excited to serve the All Saints’ parish. Please stop by the parish office to say hello!
Jennifer vonGraevenitz, Children’s Christian Educator
Jennifer was born in New York and grew up in Brooklyn, attending Ascension Episcopal Church in Greenpoint. Jennifer has worked with children of all ages, with a focus on early childhood development, stemming from caring for her adoptive siblings with disabilities. She has previously worked at the Garden City Waldorf School, Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights, Spoke the Hub, and Camp De Wolf. As an educator working with children, Jennifer emphasizes art, movement, and storytelling. She is married with two daughters.
Jennifer was born in New York and grew up in Brooklyn, attending Ascension Episcopal Church in Greenpoint. Jennifer has worked with children of all ages, with a focus on early childhood development, stemming from caring for her adoptive siblings with disabilities. She has previously worked at the Garden City Waldorf School, Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights, Spoke the Hub, and Camp De Wolf. As an educator working with children, Jennifer emphasizes art, movement, and storytelling. She is married with two daughters.
Vestry
Wardens: Lori Hurley and Jaye Skinner
Vestry: Joy DeLancy, Chris Escobar, Noah Ezell, Burton Frierson, Tamika Marcellin, Milga Morales Nadal, Devin Robinson, Benjamin Trueheart, and Dorena Washington
Clerk: Althea Leslie
Treasurer: Chris Phillips
Vestry: Joy DeLancy, Chris Escobar, Noah Ezell, Burton Frierson, Tamika Marcellin, Milga Morales Nadal, Devin Robinson, Benjamin Trueheart, and Dorena Washington
Clerk: Althea Leslie
Treasurer: Chris Phillips