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Message from the Committee

St. James' is indeed on fire, as I said on Palm Sunday! One hundred ninety-two--yes, 192!--of you participated in the Congregation Assessment Tool survey, which is an unbelievable result, considering that on any one Sunday, 200 of you might be present. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Of course, there are many more of you, and we on the Nominating Committee, whose photos and names are now posted below so that you know who we are, are absolutely grateful. We shall have a rich amount of material about the church we are and the church you want from which to prepare our Parish Profile to recruit applicants for the position of permanent rector.

In the mean time, shortly on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 9:15am, we shall have a parish meeting to share the interpretation of the CAT and then focus groups to delve with as many of you as are willing to share with us what the CAT says. In the mean time, Alleluia! The spirit is on fire at St. James'!

Thank you,

Laura Dabundo, Chair

Nominating Committee Members

Laura Dabundo, Chair

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.
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Nuno Nuñez, Vestry Liaison

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).
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Lanie Baxter

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!

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Linda Beggs

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!
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Lucia Bird

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.

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Chase Fortenberry

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.
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William Hogg

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.

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Molly McKenna

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.

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Cary Needham

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.
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Jessica Reynolds

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.

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Reed Smith

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.

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Catalina Villarreal

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 !! ❤️️
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Sue Waldrop

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.
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