Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Athens Georgia
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Ministries

Commissions and Vestry Responsibilities

The Vestry has created eight commissions that oversee most ministries and committees.  There are a few ad hoc committes that are overseen by the Vestry itself.

  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

Curt Collier

706-353-3251

2. Worship

Sandy Jarrett

Mary Moore

706-543-6766

706-769-8676

3. Parish Life

Matt Humphrey

Chuck Galis

706-227-0119

706-353-1100

4. Pastoral Care

Anne Brightwell

706-543-4326

5. Extended Ministries

Vince Howard

Lisa Yarn

706-543-5156

706-549-0739

6. Resources

Sean Hogan

706-202-5308

7. Communications

Dee Forester

706-548-6155

8. Finance

Nancy McDuff

706-546-1739

The following shorter table lists Vestry members with special responsibilities.

Senior Warden

Butch Bush

706-338-0502

Junior Warden

Dee Forester

706-548-6155

Stewardship

Marty Kemp

Joe Clements

706-543-9161

706-543-8722

Day School Liaison

Marty Kemp

706-543-9161

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: