The congregation is lead by Ministry Teams to carry out the program and ministry of St. Catherine’s. Standing and ad hoc committees and task forces are formed as needs and activities arise. Persons interested in serving on teams or committees should be willing to give of their time on a regular basis, be willing to attend a variety of meetings and enjoy working as a team.
Please see the sections of this booklet for the activities and committees which fall under each Ministry Team. Contact the Ministry Team convenor or committee chairs if you are interested or have any questions.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This is a directory of the many ministries we offer and participate in at St. Catherine's. Ours is a diverse and vibrant community of faith filled with many opportunities to be involved in the work of ministry in the name of Christ. I encourage you to look through these opportunities, to call the contact person, learn more about the ministry and select one or two ways you can offer your gifts to this body of Christ, our local community, the nation and the world.
We continue to explore ways of being faithful to our call to serve. I am convicted that serving one another is the way we best come to know Christ. It is when the Christ that dwells in you meets the Christ that dwells within me that I come most fully to know and explore my relationship with the living God. When we serve one another and our fellow brothers and sisters in the world we are serving Christ. And when we serve Christ we come to know the love of God which resides in each of us.
Our new facilities continue to provide opportunities to expand existing ministries and to discover new opportunities awaiting us from the many persons we do not even know right now. We are just learning what is possible through our hearts, minds and hands as they work through these buildings and in the world. I invite you to tell us of your passions and to lead us into even more faithful responses to the call to serve one another.
As we begin this year my prayer is that we will continue to be faithful to the call of God to serve in the name of Christ. My hope is that we will together continue to examine and initiate new and exciting ministries. Won't you join us in this exciting and life-changing servanthood?
In Christ’s name,
(The Rev.) Jim Nixon, Rector
Ministry Teams at St. Catherine's
Christian Nurture and Development
Ministry Team Resources
Staff: The Rev. Jim Nixon
Vestry: Ash Gale, Ginny Lummus
Convener: Kristin and Tom Blackstock
Walking in the way of Jesus Christ is a life-long commitment. Our goal is to honor our life’s journey and to prayerfully deepen our relationship with God. This includes Church School between 8:45 and 11:15 AM services. It also includes Wonderful Wacky Wednesdays and the Lenten Series at with dinner or supper at 6 and programs at 7 PM. Christian nurture and development course offering brochures are distributed at the beginning of the Church School year. Refer to the current brochure for more information.
Financial Resources
Ministry Team Resources
Vestry: Ron Brannock
Convener: Rod Pope
Liturgy & Music
Ministry Team Resources
Staff: Jim Nixon, Martha Bowden, Brian and Jana Williams
Vestry: Ellis Kilgore
Convener: Gail McGill
Pastoral Care
Ministry Team Resources
Vestry: Marilyn Hunter
Convener: Margaret Shaw
Parish Administration & Facilities
Ministry Team Resources
Convenor: Bill Selby
Staff: Rosemary Wolfe
Vestry: Lisa Spessard
The Parish Administration and Facilities Team is responsible for the effective operation, maintenance and upkeep of the church buildings; the development and upkeep of the grounds and the landscaping; and the extensive communication network including publication of The Wheel - the Parish Newsletter, maintenance of the St. Catherine's web site, www.stcatherines.org publication of the worship service bulletins, Lenten Reflections and much more. The Team works closely with the Vestry, the clergy and the staff to ensure this. For additional information, please contact the Convener, Bill Selby
Parish Life & Fellowship
Ministry Team Resources
Vestry: Carol Eskew, Maureen Donoghue, Gina Baumann
Convener: Joan Nixon
Outreach
Ministry Team Resources
Vestry: Hale Sanders
Convener: Nadine Pope
The Outreach Ministry Team is responsible for the leadership and development of St. Catherine’s outreach to the community, nation, and world. This includes responsibility for the budgeting and financial management of these efforts.
Community Groups
St. Catherine’s has a continuing tradition of making its facilities available for use by community groups. Interested parties may contact the church office, or Parish Administrator Rosemary Wolfe. Groups which have used our facilities include:
Alcoholics Anonymous — Several A.A. groups meet at our facility, some for all and some for women only. Please contact the church office for schedules.
Scouting:
- Boy Scout Troop #713 — Monday evenings year-round. Contact: Larry Bishop
- Cub Scouts
- Girl Scouts
Mothers & More — A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month year round. See the national website at www.mothersandmore.org. Contact: Tracy Pitts.
Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club (KARC) — This local club for the promotion and support of amateur radio (“ham radio”) holds periodic board meetings and occasional club activities at St. Catherine’s. Information on this lively hobby, a unique mix of fun and public service, is available on the club’s website, www.W4BTI.org.
Cobb County Elections — St. Catherine’s allows its facilites to be used as a polling place for all local elections and also a training center for poll workers.