The Reverend Verdis LeVar Robinson (he/they) serves as our Transitional Minister. Rev. Verdis comes to us by way of First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY, where he served as the Assistant Minister for Growth. Prior to that, he was the ministerial coordinator of Worship Arts Production and Adult Lifespan Spiritual Exploration at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, VT, where he completed his internship. Rev. Verdis is in preliminary fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association and was ordained in 2023 by the congregations of the First Unitarian and First Universalist Churches of Rochester, and the Unitarian Church of Montpelier.

Prior to being ordained, Rev. Verdis began an academic career teaching History and African American Studies for ten years at Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY, as an assistant professor. After which, he was very active and had executive leadership roles in community/non-profit organizations including the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI), Campus Compact, and The Democracy Commitment (TDC). 

Rev. Verdis holds a Master of Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School specializing in Faith Formation Pedagogy, an MA in African American Studies from the University at Buffalo, MA and BS in History from Brockport University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Boston University. 

Rev. Verdis' sermons are inspiring and his worship services are very well-crafted. He has a very calm, pastoral presence and deep interest in helping people through transitions. The three elements of congregational life that resonate with him the most are worship/music/arts, life span faith formation and social justice. He comes to us eager to guide us through our transition period and at the same time, eager to learn from us about the functioning of our healthy, vibrant and engaged congregation. 

Perry Montrose has been a religious educator for over twenty years, serving four different congregations, with more than ten of those years leading Faith Formation at All Souls. It is his focus to create a space where children, youth, and adults have the freedom to discover and express their individuality, within a faith community that meaningfully connects them around common values. Perry believes in the transforming power of love in our world and embraces the responsibility to “side with love.” He commits to creating a Faith Formation ministry that welcomes each family as they are and encourages authentic spiritual growth.

You can reach Perry by clicking on the email icon above his picture.

Alyson Gaylord-Loy  joined the staff of All Souls in May, 2026 as our Faith Formation Administrator. Stayed tuned to learn more about Alyson!

Tammy joined the All Souls staff as Office Administrator in December 2017. Tammy brings a wealth of experience having worked in municipal positions in her hometown of Griswold, CT. You can reach Tammy at office@allsouls.net

Jac Harris-Stone (they/them) is All Souls' choir director. Jac began in 2024 and  is an accomplished professional musician who plays several instruments including the bass trombone, piano, and organ, as well as being an experienced choir director.  As importantly, they are an engaging and enthusiastic person and has transformed our choir and music ministry at All Souls. 

 

Jesse joined the All Souls staff in 2013. Where would we be without Jesse?!

Adam joined the All Souls staff in June 2022 as our assistant technical director.  Welcome Adam!

Gery Elliott has served as organist and accompanist for All Souls since 1976. In addition to sharing his musical talents at All Souls, he is an instrumental music teacher and band director in the public schools of Douglas, MA, having worked there since 1985. Gery is also the summer organist at Weekapaug Chapel in Westerly, RI.

Bil Groth has been providing music for our Sunday morning worship services and accompanying the weekly evening choir rehearsals since 2006. After completing studies in jazz improvisation and composition at the Berklee College of Music, he spent 15 years as a professional musician in Memphis, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia before returning to his home state of Connecticut. Bil continues to enjoy motivating and inspiring his piano students and presently performs with four area bands, including his own jazz group.

Georgie joined the All Souls staff as our bookkeeper in 2024.  Welcome Georgie!

Angela joined the All Souls staff in October 2024.  Welcome Angela!

In June 2025 Reverend Carolyn Patierno completed 24 years of ministry with All Souls New London. On June 22nd, 2025 at our Flower Communion service we held a Release of Covenant ritual as Rev. Carolyn officially entered retirement. We wish her the best in her new chapter!