O Merciful Lord, Whose wisdom and love are beyond measure: Look graciously on us in the Parish of St. James, Marietta. Guide us as we discern the call of a new rector, the priest, pastor, preacher, teacher, who will invite us to live out the Baptismal Covenant every day of our lives. Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
The St. James' Parish Profile is designed to provide clergy considering applying to be our rector with a snapshot of our parish, in conjunction with our much more specifically informative and detailed web site. It is a document required by the Episcopal Church. It was drawn from our Congregational Assessment Tool parish survey, which had an outstandingly impressive participation rate, followed by several weeks of intensive Focus Group discussions with parishioners. From the Parish Profile, readers will get an introduction to St. James' history, location, ministries, activities, circumstances, and people. We hope that these pictures and text will serve to inspire interest in our parish from potential rectors, guided by the Holy Spirit to look with favor upon our beloved parish.
I am a former Senior Warden and current chalicist, lector, Lay Eucharistic Visitor, and member of the Stewardship, Worship, and Adult Formation committees. Also, I am a lay Companion of the Anamchara Fellowship, a Celtic, dispersed, mixed, monastic community of the Episcopal Church.
I am in my second year serving on the Vestry of St. James. I serve as the Vestry liaison to the Nomination Committee, on the board of Wonderful Days Preschool Inc., and am in my fourth year of EfM. I’m trained as a fine art printmaker, but my primary role these days is dad to Ruth (8), Laney (3), and Tomas (1).
I am a long-time member of St. James. My first involvement was with the Choir, then Altar Guild, Troop Ministry, Office Volunteer, Bible Study, and Lay Eucharistic Minister. I have enjoyed being a part of the St. James Family. I am looking forward to our new chapter with our new Priest!
My relationship with St. James began in the early 1980s when I was married to my husband, Phillip, by Father Scott May. We moved to Macon for Phillip to attend Mercer Law School and we were confirmed at St. Paul’s by Bishop Allen. Once back in Mari etta, we joined St. James. Over the years, I’ve been involved in EYC, Altar Guild, choir, bell choir, and was the editor of “The Word.” Currently, I’m on The Extension and the meal ministry teams. I’m excited to see the growth in the sense of community at St. James!
My family (husband Dan and sons Benjamin & Joseph) has been at St. James since 2006. I love how vibrant this parish is becom ing and am active in Flower Guild, Guild of the Christ Child, Wor ship Committee, Congregational Care, Knitting for Charity, Stewardship, and part of the Usher team.
I am a lifelong Episcopalian having been baptized and confirmed at St. James in Jackson, MS. I married my wife Laura at St. James Marietta (who was baptized at St. James in Lancaster, PA) and we have three sons, each of whom was baptized at St. James, Marietta. I have been a member at St. James Marietta for over 20 years where I am an usher, a former member of the Vestry, a member of the Men’s Club, and organizer of the Sunday morning Breakfast Crew.
I have volunteered for many programs at St. James over the years: lead for St. James Thrift Shop (5 years), front desk support, food distribution at The Center for Family Resources (including food delivery donated by Kroger), Coffee Hour, and Support the Troops.
My husband, Greg, and I along with our two teenage daughters have been members here at St. James for the last 6 years. My family and I love the reverent worship and beautiful music here at St. James. I serve as a lector and my husband serves as an usher and is part of the Saturday Morning Breakfast Crew. We love that St. James is such a viable part of our Marietta and sur rounding communities.
We (my husband Pete and daughters Katherine, 22 and Sarah, 21) have been members since 2005. My involvement here began as a Sunday School teacher and later as a shepherd. I’ve served on the ECW board both as President and Co-President. I have completed EFM which was an amazing experience for me. I love working Coffee Hour and ringing bells in the handbell choir. St. James’ has been an important part of our lives and I’m looking forward to our future here.
I have been a member of St. James since 2017. I grew up in Indi ana, where I was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal church. I’m active in the Children's Education ministry and serve as treas urer of the ECW. I live in Kennesaw with my husband Brad and our two daughters.
I’ve been a member of St. James for approximately 10 years, and was a long-time visitor before that. I’ve enjoyed being an usher for several years, and even worked in the kitchen, once. I appreciate the Episcopal liturgy and greatly enjoy the music and services at St. James.
My family found out about St James church through Wonderful Days pre-K. My three smaller kids are Wonderful Days kids and my oldest used to be an Assistant Teacher.
My family decided that St. James was the church that we all needed because all the parishioners at this church are friendly and made us feel welcome !! ❤️️
I have attended St. James for more than 20 years. We started here when my husband and I came back to Marietta to care for his ailing mother. Since then, St. James has been wonderful to us through several serious family illnesses. St, James has a big heart and does an amazing share of community service with what we have at hand. I am a freelance writer and a retired librarian, university instructor, and public relations administrator.
St. James Episcopal Church
161 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 770-428-5841