The Rev. William Simerly began serving as St. Elizabeth’s Curate in June 2024. A Curate is a newly ordained priest who is beginning their life in ordained ministry in a first-call post-seminary. William graduated from the School of Theology at the University of the South with a Master of Divinity in May 2024. He also received a B.S. in religious studies from King University in 2020.
Before attending seminary, William served as St. Elizabeth’s Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries from 2018-2021. William and his husband Ashton enjoy spending time with friends, traveling, and watching their pet cats play together.
In his role at St. E’s, William oversees children, youth, family, and young adult ministries, communications, and assists in pastoral care and helping to lead worship.
