2025 Vestry Nominees
We are excited to announce the 2025 slate of vestry nominees. Join us at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, Feb 2 at 10 am.
Erin Adams
Erin Jones Adams is an attorney whose primary areas of practice include employment, education, corporate, and health care law. Erin is a partner with Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, a 150-year old super-regional law firm, where serves as Co-Chair of the Education Practice Group and Co-Editor for The Academic Advisor. Erin also serves on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Board. Erin is married to Scott Adams, and with their daughter Ella Jane (13), Erin and Scott have been attending St. Paul’s since Ella Jane was in preschool.
Erin grew up at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Welcome, North Carolina, and was received into the Episcopal church at St. Paul’s. While a St. Paul’s member, Erin has assisted with the Children’s Ministry, teaching Sunday school at various grade levels and assisting Deacon Lauren and a St. Paul’s committee with exploratory research regarding childhood education programs. Erin and Scott have also served as past Chairs of the St. Paul’s stewardship campaign. St. Paul’s has been Erin’s church home and the place she and her family turn to for spiritual formation and fellowship.
As a Vestry member, Erin would be committed to seeing St. Paul’s flourish in its ministries and outreach and remain a sustaining source of hope and love across the Diocese and to providing support for the important work of this parish and its leadership.
Lucy Paynter
I have been a member of St. Paul’s Church for 55 years. I am a life-long Episcopalian. I was director of Christian Formation at St. Paul’s for many years after working for Wilma Smiley who was the director at the time. I loved teaching church school and especially youth confirmation. I am currently a Rose visitor, a LEV, a chalice bearer, a small group leader of 30 years and a member of the Older Adult Committee. I have been a regular cook for meals to the Center of Hope from St.
Paul’s Church. I serve on the Salvation Army Board and will be serving on the GreeNest Board. I have served on the Samaritan Ministries Board and the Bethesda Homeless Shelter Board.II have a heart for ministry. I have been on the vestry once before. I am truly looking forward to being on the vestry with the clergy we have in place at St. Paul’s.
Jackie Piscetelli
I grew up in Hopewell, NJ as a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Trenton, NJ. My husband, Mike, and I became members of St Paul’s shortly after graduating from Wake Forest University in 2005. We instantly felt the sense of community and knew this was where we wanted to nourish our spiritual journey and to raise a family. Our daughter - Ava (11) - and son - Thomas (9) - were baptized at St Paul’s and are regularly engaged in the children’s ministries. As a member of St Paul’s, I have been honored to serve in a variety of roles including Bazaar Treasurer and a member of the Finance Committee. I am currently a member of the Investment Committee, and I serve as the ECW Treasurer. Mike and I have also served as past Chairs of the St. Paul’s stewardship campaign. I currently serve as Chief Financial Officer of an independent investment adviser based in Charlotte, NC. I am also the Treasurer and Secretary of a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition and management of properties leased to federal government agencies. As a Vestry member, I hope to better understand the impact that St Paul’s strives to create for parishioners and the broader Winston-Salem community. I look forward to applying my professional expertise and skillset to guide St Paul’s in its journey towards both its short- and long-term goals while growing in my faith.
John White
I serve as the Executive Director of Enrollment Management at the Wake Forest University School of Business, a role I’ve held since 2013 and one that I truly enjoy. I am a long-time resident of Winston-Salem and have been a dedicated member of St. Paul’s for many years. I cherish spending time with my wife, Katherine, and our four daughters, who range in age from 12 to 24. My interests include travel, reading, being outdoors, and continuing to learn about higher education and emerging technologies. St. Paul’s has been central to many meaningful experiences in my life, including baptisms, confirmations, and our wedding. Our twins are Choristers, and through them, we’ve been fortunate to experience the exceptional music program each Sunday. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of serving our church in various capacities, including as a member and chair of the Outreach Finance Committee, a Youth Confirmation teacher, Youth Confirmation mentor, and as an usher for worship and special services. I am grateful for the inspiring and resilient leadership of St. Paul’s clergy and staff, and their commitment to being a welcoming space for all people. As a Vestry member, I will strive to be a collaborative, humble, and effective contributor in supporting our church and its ministries.