Staff
The Rev. Matthew R. Scott (he/him), D.Min, M.Div, B.S. in Education, B.A. in Music
Rector
Matthew became St. Paul’s rector in January of 2025, following 15 years of parish leadership in rural northwestern Pennsylvania. A native New Englander out of eastern Connecticut, he and his wife Nancy rejoice in returning to their home region. Their two children, Sam and Ben, are in college.
After five years as a high school music teacher, Matthew attended Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. He earned a Master in Divinity degree and was ordained to the priesthood in 2007. He later earned a Doctor in Ministry degree, also at VTS, where his doctoral studies focused on congregational development. His dissertation, Mutual Blessings: Towards a Community Centered on the Sacredness of Creation, explored how the emerging emphasis on eco-centric theologies offer fertile ground for sharing blessings between church communities and environmentally engaged people who are relatively unchurched.
Matthew also engages in long-distance backpacking, having completed 1850 miles of a hoped-for complete section hike of the Appalachian Trail. He is a licensed Amateur Radio operator (KD1AT), plays numerous instruments, would love to be a better gardener, and is an avid puzzle solver.
The Rev. Katie Holicky (she/they), M.Div., B.A., Spiritual Director
Associate Rector
Matthew became St. Paul’s rector in January of 2025, following 15 years of parish leadership in rural northwestern Pennsylvania. A native New Englander out of eastern Connecticut, he and his wife Nancy rejoice in returning to their home region. Their two children, Sam and Ben, are in college.
After five years as a high school music teacher, Matthew attended Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. He earned a Master in Divinity degree and was ordained to the priesthood in 2007. He later earned a Doctor in Ministry degree, also at VTS, where his doctoral studies focused on congregational development. His dissertation, Mutual Blessings: Towards a Community Centered on the Sacredness of Creation, explored how the emerging emphasis on eco-centric theologies offer fertile ground for sharing blessings between church communities and environmentally engaged people who are relatively unchurched.
Matthew also engages in long-distance backpacking, having completed 1850 miles of a hoped-for complete section hike of the Appalachian Trail. He is a licensed Amateur Radio operator (KD1AT), plays numerous instruments, would love to be a better gardener, and is an avid puzzle solver.
