About Us

CLERGY

The Reverend Jennie Talley, Priest in Charge

The Rev. Jennie Talley is the 20th rector of St. John's Wilmot Episcopal Church, and has been serving us since the day after her ordination to the priesthood in 2014. Since June 2022, she has been priest in charge for Trinity St. Paul’s and St. John’s Wilmot, as part of the collaborate ministry of the Episcopal churches of New Rochelle.

She graduated cum laude from General Theological Seminary in New York City with a Master of Divinity, a Certificate in Spiritual Direction, and an award for Pastoral Care. 

Rev. Jennie has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Irvine, in biology. Prior to her call to ordained ministry, Rev. Jennie worked for many years in the health-care field in sales and management. 

Rev. Jennie loves parish life! In addition to serving St. John’s Wilmot, she also serves the Diocese of New York as a member of the Board of Trustees, as Co-Chair of the Adjustment Board, on the Budget Committee, and as a member of the Commission on Ministry. She also enjoys spending time with her spouse of 24 years and their three furry critters: Willow, Autumn, and Shiloh Rose. 

The Rev. Deacon Bill Cusano

After more than years in the corporate world, Bill was ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. In addition to serving as deacon at Saint Johnʼs Wilmot, he is the coordinator of services for Caritas of Port Chester, a non-profit food pantry and soup kitchen.

Rev. Deacon Bill and his wife Kathy reside in Greenwich and are involved in a number of outreach and service ministries, including Christʼs Church Rye Outreach, SPRYE, and Kairos Outside, a prison ministry serving families of the incarcerated. In 2009, they were among a group of twelve founding board members of the New York City chapter of Kairos Outside.

Rev. Deacon Bill writes a daily blog reflecting on the daily readings and you can find it at https://reflections-tgb.blogspot.com/.

ST. JOHN’S STAFF

The Rev. Jennie Talley, Priest in Charge
Cell/text (917) 496-1009, office@stjohnsnewroc.org
Office hours: Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday by appointment at your home or at the church

The Rev. Deacon Bill Cusano
Cell/text  (203) 216-0684, office@stjohnsnewroc.org

VESTRY

Michael Micalizzi (2023), Warden
Christiane Quinif (2023), Treasurer & Vestry
Antoinette Poinsette (2024), Vestry
Scott Meyer (2024), Vestry
Connie Robinson (2022), Vestry
Kelly Sisco (2024), Vestry

We Welcome All to St. John's Wilmot

St. John’s Wilmot is a diverse and inclusive community of people who welcome everyone to gather together as we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we actively encourage others — skeptics, seekers, and committed believers — to join us as we seek to love and serve the world we live in, celebrating God’s creation around us and the image of God in every individual. 

A Brief History of St. John's Wilmot

"Though St. John's was founded officially on May 1, 1858, when a first Sunday school was held at Cooper's Corners in the house of Daniel T. Cox, the cornerstone for St. John's Church was laid on October 12, 1859, thanks to land donated by Mr. Cox and the architect Alexander Durand's low bid of $1,336. Built as a Chapel of Ease for those who found the five-mile trip to Trinity Church on the other end of town too difficult, especially in bad weather, the rector of Trinity Church, Dr. Richard Umstead, assisted by clergy from St. Thomas', Mamaroneck, and St. James-the-Less, Scarsdale, conducted the first service for Trinity's 'northern' parishioners at the groundbreaking ceremony. By the time the building was constructed, its final cost had increased by $64; but on February 4, 1860, the building was open for worship. Dr. Morgan presided, assisted by clergy from Pelham, White Plains, Scarsdale, and Eastchester.