Reverend Carolyn Patierno has served All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation in New London, CT for 24 years. She announced her retirement from All Souls last October and will step away from her responsibilities in June. It has been a joyful and fulfilling shared ministry. From 2002 to 2018, she also served as a chaplain at CT College.

Beyond the congregation, she is one of the founders of the Homeless Hospitality Center in New London and currently serves as the board president of the Immigration Advocacy and Support Center. For the Unitarian Universalist Association, she served on the General Assembly Worship Arts Team, the General Assembly Planning Committee, and as a Good Officer for the Clara Barton UUMA Chapter.

She lives in New London with her spouse, Kate Stafford. Their daughter lives in New York City. Reverend Carolyn is happiest cooking big meals for loved ones and gathering around the table to share stories and laughs.

Fun Facts About Rev. Patierno

• A favorite book: All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
• A favorite poet: Nikki Giovanni
• A favorite hymn: “For the Beauty of the Earth”
• Favorite pie to bake: old-school apple, her father’s favorite (made with cosmic crisp apples!)