Clergy and Staff

 

The Rev’d Dr. Elenor Lucius (Andy) Anderson III
Title:
Rector
Telephone Extension: 220
E-Mail: andy.anderson@nativity-hsv.org
Education: Doctor of Ministry, Sewanee; M.Div., Sewanee; MBA, Georgia State University; BA, University of Georgia;

The Rev’d Steven E. Mosher
Title:
Associate Rector
Responsibilities: Associate for Children and Youth Christian Formation and Parish Life.
Telephone Extension: 207
E-Mail: steve.mosher@nativity-hsv.org 
Education: M.Div. Sewanee; BBA- University of Georgia

The Rev’d Mary Anne Akin
Title:
Associate Rector
Responsibilities: Associate for Pastoral Care, Mission, and Spiritual Development. Also serves as the Chaplain for the Nativity Center for Pilgrimage and Reconciliation. 
Telephone Extension: 222
E-Mail: mary.akin@nativity-hsv.org
Education: M.Div. Candler School of Theology at Emory University , magna cum laude; BA - Webster College.

The Rev’d Deacon Mary E. Groff
Title:
Deacon
Responsibilities: Elderly, Homebound, and Hospital Visitations
Telephone Extension:  221
E-Mail: megroff@bellsouth.net
Education: MSW in Social Work, University of Alabama; B.S. in Psychology and Sociology; Southern Benedictine College in Cullman.

Suzanne Purtee
Title: Director of Music, Organist and Choirmaster
Responsibilities: Direct all choirs, maintain music libraries, select and prepare music for all services, serve as principal organist, organize concert series.
Telephone Extension: 216
E-Mail: suzanne.purtee@nativity-hsv.org 
Education:  B.M., University of Kansas; M.M., McGill University; A.M., Duke University; ABD, Duke University.

Zara Renander
Title:
Director of Adult Christian Formation/Director for Nativity Center for Reconciliation and Pilgrimage
Responsibilities: Adult education programs. Lead and supervise programs of reconciliation and pilgrimage. Train leaders in reconciliation. Provide education opportunities around reconciliation and pilgrimage.
Telephone Extension: 212
E-Mail: zara.renander@nativity-hsv.org
Education: MA The College of St. Catherine, St Paul, MN; BA The University of Great Falls, Great Falls, MT

Cynthia (Cynde) Tannehill
Title:
Executive Assistant to the Rector/Business Administrator
Responsibilities:  Building and Grounds, Business Manager, Human Resources, Assistant to the Rector.
Telephone Extension: 202
E-Mail: cynde.tannehill@nativity-hsv.org
Education: BS in Computer Information Systems, Athens State University

Elizabeth Foster
Title:
Interim Children's Christian Formation Coordinator
Responsibilities: Sunday school classes 3's-12th grade, Bible School, intergenerational programs, Heifer Market, Palm Sunday Parade, Teacher Appreciation Day.
Telephone Extension: 211
E-Mail: elizabeth.foster@nativity-hsv.org

Catti Clanton
Title:
Interim Director of Youth Ministries
Responsibilities: Christian Formation (7th through 12th) Jr. and Sr. EYC (7th through 12th)
Telephone Extension: 210
E-Mail: catti.clanton@nativity-hsv.org

Linda Wheeler
Title: Administrative Assistant
Responsibilities: Baptisms, newcomers, weekly bulletins, newsletter, membership transfers, address changes, mail outs.
Telephone Extension: 204
E-Mail: lwheeler@nativity-hsv.org

Beverly Franklin
Title:
Bookkeeper
Responsibilities: Financials, contributions, accounts payable, memorials
Telephone Extension: 219
E-Mail: beverly.franklin@nativity-hsv.org

Connie Sharp
Title:
Ministry Assistant
Responsibilities: Room reservations, funerals, master church calendar, scheduling of LEM’s, Lectors, Intercessors, Pastoral Care, volunteers.
Telephone Extension: 203
E-Mail:  connie.sharp@nativity-hsv.org  

Sally Stockton
Title:
Director of Kitchen Ministries
Responsibilities: Planning, coordination and preparation of meals for church functions.

Prentice White
Title:
Head Verger
Responsibilities: Lead all processions, set musicals, substitute LEMs and lectors, coordinate weddings and funerals, assist clergy in any capacity.

Alexander Ford
Title:
Sexton
Responsibilities: General maintenance and janitorial duties.
Telephone Extension: 215

John Buyse
Title:
Property Manager
Responsibilities: Manage the gardening, Joffrion Hall, and general repairs and upkeep of church facilities.
Telephone Extension:
214