With a warm and empathetic personality Rev. Steve is widely known for being an effective pastoral counselor. According to Sousa “My heart and most sincere desire is to bring a sense of peace and wholeness to individuals and their families, especially to those on the margins of our communities.” Speaking about St. Paul’s, Rev. Sousa continues “St. Paul’s Church of Palmer, a part of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, has had a long tradition of ministry to the Palmer Community. It’s uniqueness of ministry and worship lies in its message of love, a love that not only welcomes all people, but that affirms who they are, while not expecting conformation to religious conventions . Our church is a place where folks can explore the spiritual life as a unique individual with unique beliefs and experiences.”