The Rev. Robert Bacon is the Rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. During his priesthood Rob has served in a variety of settings including parishes of all sizes, on the Bishop’s diocesan staff, and in specialty ministries including with combat veterans and with professional seafarers from around the world. Prior to entering the ministry Rob served as the Deputy Legislative Director for the Governor of Massachusetts, and before that as a Naval Officer for seven years, first as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard two combatants (including a combat tour to the Persian Gulf) and then as a Deep Sea Diving Officer conducting rescue and salvage operations. Rob is still a very active mariner and scuba diver who leads church Creation Care ministries focused upon the health of our oceans and our planet, and he enjoys introducing new divers to the mysteries of the deep. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts and enjoys long distance swimming and biking.