PUTNAM — The people of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church on Grove Street announced they have a new pastor. The Rev. Don Parker assumed his duties in November. 

A graduate of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Fr. Don is married to Carol and has two adult children. The new pastor likes to say he “does the stuff” that Jesus did and teaches others to do the same. 

Parker also wears the hat of New England Director of The Order of St. Luke Ecumenical Healing Fellowship.

St. Philip’s offers a support group for anyone needing the prayers and support of caring folks at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Healing prayers are offered during Sunday worship at 9 a.m. For information call 860-928-3510.