Staff
The Rev. Susan Davidson
Priest in Charge
The Rev. Susan Davidson is a priest of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, retired, and licensed to serve in the Diocese of Central Florida. After 34 years as a professional church musician, Mother Davidson was ordained in 1994 and has served as rector, vicar, or priest-in-charge in the Dioceses of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Connecticut. She and her husband, Jerry (Music Director at St. Andrew's, Ft. Pierce) have been married for 52 years and live in West Melbourne. They have two adult sons and three adult grandchildren.
The Rev. Hazel Kundinger
Priest in Charge
The Rev. Hazel Kundinger, a priest in the Diocese of Central Florida, was ordained a Deacon in 1997and served at Holy Trinity in Melbourne until she received a second call and was ordained a priest in 2005. She served as Vicar of the Church of the Blessed Redeemer during its building stages, as an Associate Priest at St. David’s by the Sea in Cocoa Beach, and as Priest in Charge there until the new Rector was chosen. She was very active in the Order of St. Luke the Physician doing Teaching and Healing Conferences as well as President of its Board for four years. Hazel and her husband, Robert (aka Butch) began their residence in Melbourne in 1985 after he retired from serving in the USAF for 28 years. They raised six children, four of them adopted.
Priest in Charge
The Rev. Susan Davidson is a priest of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, retired, and licensed to serve in the Diocese of Central Florida. After 34 years as a professional church musician, Mother Davidson was ordained in 1994 and has served as rector, vicar, or priest-in-charge in the Dioceses of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Connecticut. She and her husband, Jerry (Music Director at St. Andrew's, Ft. Pierce) have been married for 52 years and live in West Melbourne. They have two adult sons and three adult grandchildren.
The Rev. Hazel Kundinger
Priest in Charge
The Rev. Hazel Kundinger, a priest in the Diocese of Central Florida, was ordained a Deacon in 1997and served at Holy Trinity in Melbourne until she received a second call and was ordained a priest in 2005. She served as Vicar of the Church of the Blessed Redeemer during its building stages, as an Associate Priest at St. David’s by the Sea in Cocoa Beach, and as Priest in Charge there until the new Rector was chosen. She was very active in the Order of St. Luke the Physician doing Teaching and Healing Conferences as well as President of its Board for four years. Hazel and her husband, Robert (aka Butch) began their residence in Melbourne in 1985 after he retired from serving in the USAF for 28 years. They raised six children, four of them adopted.
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David Somers
Deacon I was the oldest of three boys and raised in a conservative Baptist home in Michigan. I move to Central Florida in 1975 and have lived here ever since and I consider myself a Floridian. I earned a degree in English from Oral Roberts University where my understanding of faith changed radically. I became an Episcopalian because I fell in love with the freedom of the liturgy and the traditions of the greater church and because most of the English faculty seemed to go there too. I have three children. The oldest lives in Japan with his family and my two grandchildren. My daughter, a physical therapy doctor, lives in Pittsburgh with her fiance. My other son resides in Orlando working in the game industry. I have recently retired after working for 40 years as a technical writer in the aerospace industry. My hobbies are raising rabbits, reading, disc golf, running, brewing beer, and playing video games. My wife and I are big Orlando Magic fans. I was ordained a deacon in 2010. Since then I have completed a Master of Ministry degree and Nashotah House, an Episcopal seminary in Wisconsin. My faith is very simple. I believe in God. I believe that God is good. I believe that Jesus is the most perfect expression of God’s love. The role of the deacon is to have one foot in the church and one in the world. I like that. The emphasis of my ministry is on visitation and community outreach. |
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Teresa Atwell
Music Minister Teresa is an excellent addition to our staff and brings incredible gifts to our music ministry and worship. For over 20+ years, Teresa has had experience as a studio vocalist in the recording industry, singing on many works being broadcast around the world. She is well skilled as piano accompanist / vocal coaching and preparing vocal and instrumental students in area and nationwide middle schools, high schools, and colleges for concerts, festivals, competitions, including All County pianist, Orange County 2016. Teresa has served in various vocal and instrumental capacities at 1st United Methodist Church, Winter Park, and for many years, has been active as soloist/section leader in several area churches. She sings with the Dickens Carolers during the Christmas season. Teresa also is working with Mijen Press Music Publishing as a music editor and assistant. Recently she has been involved as assistant producer, editor, and media specialist for ATWELL, a multi-faceted artist and composer. |
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Jennifer Latterell
Children’s Minister After many years of teaching Preschool, I have been blessed with 4 of my own sweet children ranging in age from elementary school age to a senior in high school. I have a wonderful and supportive husband, Keith who is also actively involved with our St. Matthew's family. Since completing my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, I have enjoyed working with new teachers through UCF helping them prepare for work in the classroom. I also enjoy promoting the work of Social Bridges and leading groups within the program. I love being the Children’s Minister at St. Matthew's. It is truly a chance to teach children the faith, grace, and love that God has extended to me in so many ways. The Lord has taken me on on incredible path and I look forward the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. Blessings! |
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Heather Rodriguez
Parish Administrator In addition to serving as Parish Administrator, I have extensive experience as a musician and minister of music. I am a native Floridian and have served on church worship teams since being a teenager. As a lay person I have served our local churches and diocese in a variety of capacities, and I currently serve our diocese as secretary of the Standing Committee. I have previously served as a member of the Diocesan Board. For ten years, I have also worked with my husband in Young Adult and College ministry. I have served in both church plants and established parishes. I am married to José, and am the mother of Elijah and Eva. Our family has called the Diocese of Central Florida home for many years, having been married at All Saints Church in Winter Park then working to help establish the Church of the Incarnation in Oviedo. |
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
5873 N. Dean Road Orlando, FL 32817 407-657-9199 stmatthewsorlando@gmail.com Sunday Schedule:
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