Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Athens Georgia
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Ministries

Commissions and Vestry Responsibilities

The Vestry has created eight commissions oversee all ministries and committees.  Each commission is chaired by a Vestry member.

  1. The Spiritual Formation Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries related to faith formation throughout life.
  2. The Worship Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries that support worship services and sacraments at Emmanuel.
  3. The Parish Life Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries related to Parish life, including but not limited to groups with fellowship and service roles.
  4. The Pastoral Care Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries that provide pastoral care to members of the Parish.
  5. The Extended Ministries Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries related to outreach.
  6. The Resources Commission shall oversee all committees and ministries charged with oversight of facilities and property management.
  7. The Communications Commission shall oversee all ministries related to      communication, including but not limited to publications, the website, and Vestry and Parish meetings.
  8. The Finance Commission shall oversee all committees and boards charged with budget preparation, financial planning, stewardship, and financial reporting.

The table below lists the commission leaders and provides contact information.

Commission
Leader(s)
Telephone
Email

1. Spiritual Formation

Matthew Hicks

706-224-1544

2. Worship

Bill Connerat

706-769-5601

3. Parish Life

Betsy Turner

Erwin Greene

706-549-2515

706-543-5046

4. Pastoral Care

Anne Brightwell

706-543-4326

5. Extended Ministries

Vince Howard

Lisa Yarn

706-543-5156

706-549-0739

6. Resources

John Becker

Phillip Cofer

706-546-5738

706-548-0780

7. Communications

Robin Krause

706-354-0555

8. Finance

Nancy McDuff

706-546-1739

The following shorter table lists Vestry members with special responsibilities.

Senior Warden

Naomi Norman

706-208-0268

Junior Warden

Katherine Byrne

706-354-4805

Stewardship Chair

Gillian Ball

706-316-2293

Day School Liaison

Matthew Hicks

706-224-1544

Youth Ministries Liaison

John Ballard

706-369-8894

Finally, the following were elected by the Vestry to serve the Vestry and the parish.

Johnny Terrell, Treasurer

  • 706-546-6775
  • email:

Lee Albright, Clerk and Recording Secretary

  • 706-353-0419
  • email: