Susan Sherrill Axelrod

Director of Communications

Susan leads our congregations and clergy in spreading the Good News! Contact Susan to share stories from your church, people, and ministries. Reach out to her with your press requests and questions about newsletters, social media, podcasting, and video. Susan is also the director of communications for the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire.

Communications Overview and Policies

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207.772.1953 Ext. 129
207.712.1488 (mobile)

The Rev. George Cooper

Director of Finance

As Director of Finance, George works with the Finance Committee and the diocesan staff to oversee all financial operations. He works with the Trustees of Diocesan Funds. Contact George with any questions regarding your church finances or insurance. He is a deacon assigned to serve St. Alban’s in Cape Elizabeth.

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207.772.1953 Ext. 121

Mike Douglass

Director of Camp Bishopswood

Contact Mike about Camp Bishopswood or to have Mike speak to your congregation about the camp.

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207-763-3148 (Camp)

The Rev. Cn. Mark Furlow

Canon to the Ordinary

The Rev. Cn. Mark Furlow serves as Bishop Brown’s chief of staff, focusing on the implementation of mission strategy, support of clergy and parish leaders, and collaboration with the dioceses of New Hampshire and Vermont. He also partners with diocesan staff members and committees to support the discernment processes for lay and clergy leaders and other areas of diocesan governance.

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(207) 772-1953 Ext. 124

Emily Keniston

Director of Faith Formation

Emily supports members of the diocese as they engage in their life-long faith journeys. Contact Emily for support with your church’s formation programs for children, youth, or adults.  Emily is also our liaison with the Province of New England and the Global Mission Advocate for the diocese. She serves on the board Camp Bishopswood.

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207.210.7500 (mobile)

The Ven. Aaron Perkins

Archdeacon

Contact Aaron for matters about deacons including identifying who in your faith community might be called to be ordained to the diaconate. He is responsible for the support of and pastoral care for deacons, organizing events including the diocese-wide Deacon Sunday within congregations. You might see Aaron when he accompanies Bishop  Brown on visitations. Aaron serves on our Commission on Ministry. He continues his ministry as a deacon at St. George’s in York Harbor.

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Teresa Pinney

Director of Engagement

Teresa ensures that members of the church and governing bodies stay connected to the work of proclaiming the gospel and to each other. She manages the diocesan annual convention cycle, the diocesan website and diocesan hosting plan for churches, and serves as the primary support for domestic poverty initiatives. You can also contact Teresa with questions about jubilee centers, our database and directories, annual congregation reports, diocesan grants, clergy reports, our archives, or summer chapels.

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207.772.1953 Ext. 132
207.239.8436 (mobile)

Sherri Quint

Accounting Manager

Sherri manages all bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll functions for the diocese, supervising our payroll specialist. She reconciles and prepares financial statements, supporting the audit and managing internal controls. Contact Sherri about diocesan accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and congregational assessments.

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(207) 772-1953 Ext. 134

Lauralee Raymond

Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Lauralee provides support to Bishop Brown with his calendar and correspondence and official acts. She serves as the Loring House office manager, the staff liaison to our Liturgical Commission, and secretary to the Trustees of Diocesan Funds.  Contact her with questions about the chaplains to the retired clergy and the ordination process. Reach out to Lauralee for help getting on the bishop’s schedule, questions about visitations, permission to officiate, and requests for Letters of Good Standing.

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(207) 772-1953 Ext. 125

Amy Redfern

Digital Communications Specialist

Amy works on creative strategy, content development, and digital initiatives that amplify the mission of the diocese and member churches. She is responsible for newsletters, social media, video messaging, and connecting with our online community, as well as assisting the director of communications with PR and marketing projects. Reach out to her with questions about how you can market your church. Amy is also the digital communications specialist for the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire.

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207.772.1953 Ext. 202

The Rev. Suzanne Roberts

Transition and Deployment Officer

Contact Suzanne about changes in clergy leadership or to applyapply for a clergy position in the diocese. She is available to guide clergy and congregations through their times of transition. She trains search committees, screens candidates, and creates letters of agreement.

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207.772.1953 Ext. 126