Summer Messenger, 2015

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ON THE COVER

We’ve reached a milestone in the History Lives Capital Campaign. So, what happens now? Tom Croft and Harrison McLeod answer your questions about next steps in the church restoration project.

SUMMER 2015

Spiritual Restoration

CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL CLERGY

The Rev. Harrison McLeod Rector

The Rev. Robert Chiles Associate for Pastoral Care

The Rev. Gary Eichelberger Associate for Faith Development

& Worship

The Rev. Jeffrey Meadowcroft Assistant Priest

The Rt. Rev. Donald HultstrandBishop-in-Residence

The Rev. Peggy MuncieExecutive Director of Canterbury

Counseling Center

Known as the “Parish in the Heart of the City,” Christ Church Episcopal is blessed by the beauty of its physical surroundings, which have been preserved and expanded by the energy and vision of its faithful stewards, both past and present. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are inspired to be A Joyful Community Sharing Life in Jesus Christ.

Christ Church is home to a diverse group of parishioners, composed of individuals who live in Greenville proper as well as various communities in and around the Upstate. We are a house of worship, prayer, education and care for all people, both in our parish and within our community, and offer a place for everyone. We hope you will join us.

The Messenger is a quarterly publication of Christ Church Episcopal. All articles are written by Christ Church parishioners and friends.

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For many months we have been thinking about, planning for and pledging resources for the restoration of our beautiful and loved church. What a gift it will be to see our magnificent Christ Church wonderfully cared for and preserved for future generations. We have taken a monumental step in guaranteeing that the church we have been so blessed to inherit will be passed on to successive generations. However, we all understand that the church is more than the building and restoration applies to more than bricks and mortar.

As the scaffolding rises in the church to allow the workers to re-plaster and re-paint the walls or re-point the brick in the steeple, we are invited to undertake the process of restoration in our common life as well. How wonderful and essential it will be to take a look at how our community’s life together can be reshaped and reinvigorated both spiritually and faithfully.

How can we better serve God as we serve each other? How might our ministries be reshaped to better nurture our parishioners and our Greenville community? How might we more faithfully and joyfully live into the call that the Good News of the resurrection has on our lives? These are very exciting questions and they offer us the opportunity to grow more completely into who God has called us to be.

As we begin this time of restoration, we have a unique and exciting opportunity to restore and invigorate the spirit of our community. For almost 200 years we have been known as “the parish in the heart of the city,” and this is an opportunity to live more fully into that description. Let’s grow and serve and worship in ways that take full advantage of the possibilities before us. What a wonderful time to be “a joyful community sharing life in Jesus Christ.”

Faithfully,

The Rev. Harrison McLeod, Rector

Cover Photo by The Rev. Robert Chiles


How did we determine the renovation “needs” of our historic church building?

Tom: We hired Zach Rice, an architect from New York who specializes in historic restoration. Several years ago, Zach advised us on restoration work that was performed on the steeple. Zach and his consultants did a complete assessment of the church structure and stained glass windows, and we are using his recommendations as our guideline on what to do.

What is the timeline for the restoration? (When will we “move out” of the church? How long will we be out?)

Tom: Now that the Capital Campaign has reached a significant milestone, we are confident in proceeding with bidding the major work to be done. Our goal is to have all work identified, bid and approved by this fall and to start work right after the first of the year. An exact move-out date for the church has yet to be determined. Once we begin work, restoration of the church is estimated to take two years.

Do we have a plan for funerals and weddings?

Harrison: It will be necessary to hold weddings at other downtown Greenville parishes. We have “hosted” other church’s weddings in our church during their restoration projects and we would ask them for the same consideration. Funerals will be handled in the same way.

Will the chapel services remain the same?

Harrison: We will continue to offer the 8:00 AM Rite I and the 5:00 PM Contemplative services. However, because we have enough funds pledged to undertake some restoration work in the chapel, we will begin to develop a plan to make some much needed repairs there as well. How that will affect the ability to hold services in the chapel has yet to be determined, but we will make every effort to continue a normal worship schedule.

While we are worshiping in the All Saints Center, will the basketball goals still be there? What will we do to make it feel more church-like?

Harrison: We will do everything we can to make the All Saints Center gym a dignified and reverent worship space. As decisions are made about changes to the gym, all of our various weekly program needs (such as basketball) will be considered to keep the gym’s use flexible.

What are the main components of the restoration?

Tom: The five major components of the restoration are:

1) Replace the roof and add new copper gutters. 2) Remove, repair and re-install all stained glass windows. 3) Replace the existing HVAC system with a new, more efficient system. 4) Install a fire sprinkler system throughout the church.5) Upgrade and improve the drainage around the foundation of the church.

Other work to be done: Make improvements to the undercroft and in particular the bathrooms, add a new sound system, paint the interior of the church,

Church Restoration Q & A

with Tom Croft & Harrison McLeod


refinish the pews and have new pew cushions made, paint all exterior trim, re-point the brick in the steeple and rework all concrete hard coat features, repair or replace any exterior doors that need it and install improved lighting where needed. Will a new and improved sound system be part of the update/restoration?

Tom: See previous answer.

What will become of the beautiful new landscaping around the church?

Tom: To insure that I have a loving home to return to each evening (Tom’s wife, Beth Croft, has been one of the leaders in the grounds beautification process), I will personally see that the existing foundation plantings that can be removed are stored properly to be replaced after the work is finished and for those trees or plants that cannot be moved, see that they are properly protected.

Do we have a plan to maintain the renovated church once the work is completed?

Tom / Harrison: Yes. Part of our overall goal is to not only restore the church but also to put in place an ongoing plan that insures the proper maintenance and repair of the church structure, mechanical and electrical components and the stained glass windows.

What are the plans for the money raised above and beyond the campaign goal?

Harrison: We are currently assessing the needs of Markley Chapel and our Parish House kitchen. Both of these “rooms” need renovation and the additional funds will be used to repair and upgrade these spaces for ministry and worship.

Thank You, Jack McKay!

Jack has been repairing/refinishing the original Bishop Chair in the church. Built in 1852, this chair is an important

part of our church’s long history. We are grateful to Jack and his talents for taking the time to do this for us!


Imagine a church in which every parishioner worshiped and gave back in some way. Some members would participate in mission and community outreach activities outside the church and others would participate in ministry opportunities inside the church to meet the needs of the parish. Some people would give an hour a day, others just an hour a month. Everyone would contribute something and be engaged in activities they enjoyed doing. That contribution, no matter how small or large, would be integral to the life of the church. This is the vision of the Faith in Action Ministry at Christ Church. We aspire to be a church where everyone has a role to play, everyone is needed, everyone finds fulfillment and everyone gives of their time and talent. The wonderful benefit of being a church like the one described is that members receive bountiful blessings from their gifts of time and service.

Holly Melton is the new Volunteer Coordinator for Faith in Action. Her role is to help people get connected to the church and find their individual niche. Her role is not to fill spots, but to engage in conversations with parishioners about what opportunities are available. Most importantly, she will work with each person to find out what they want to do and what they are excited about doing. One of the great pitfalls of volunteering anywhere is getting stuck in a role that is not enjoyable. Service should be joyful and life-giving, and Holly will help you find that role here at Christ Church.

It is hard to believe that a parish of about 4,000 people would need all 4,000 to contribute, but we do. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 states “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of working, but it is the same God who inspires them all in every one.” No two people have the same exact gift to offer – thank goodness! Let’s capitalize on the individual gifts and watch how Christ Church grows.

Are you someone who is looking for a way to get involved but are not sure how or where to start? Have you always wanted to contribute to a certain ministry but were never asked to be involved? If so, contact Holly at [email protected] or 672.4155. Do you know others who have gifts or talents that have gone unnoticed or who need to be contacted about getting involved? Please share these names with Holly, and she will reach out to them. Help us to live into being A Joyful Community Sharing Life in Jesus Christ.

Holly MeltonHolly joins the staff with eleven years under her belt as an active volunteer in many areas. She has helped ministries for all age groups and has participated in a number of activities from the Stop Hunger Now food packing event to working in the nursery. She knows what it is like to be a parishioner and to be involved in the church while raising four children. She is a great resource for the church, and we hope you will connect with her.

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God is a communal being. From the first chapter, the Bible talks about God being in community with himself – one in three persons.

Jesus creates Adam. Then, seeing Adam’s need for community, he creates Eve, followed by children and extended family.

Throughout the Old and New Testament, God shows that the discipling unit is first the biological family. In fact, the Church community can be thought of as groups of families supporting each other through every phase of life.

When a child is born, the parents beam. The extended family rejoices. The Church community is invited into the celebration and the child is baptized into the “family.”

At that moment, the larger church community commits to raise each child in the faith until they can speak for themselves. In second grade, we mark the beginning of communion. In sixth grade, we mark the beginning of a more adult understanding of the faith that culminates in Confirmation itself.

In between these milestone events is when life happens, when we truly grow and learn and come to understand our creator. Between these events, the expectation is that we are connected to our larger church community with Confirmation being the culmination of 17 years of being part of the church community.

Orimos is the church service that marks the entry into the Confirmation process. Beginning in sixth grade, a student will experience a series of events each year centered around a specific theme that will help him or her choose for themselves to be part of Christ Church’s community. Please see opposite page for what the journey entails.

CONFIRMATION The Way It’s Designed to Be

Laura Wright (7th Grader)I love the church’s middle school ministry because of all the fun opportunities there are and because of all the new friends you make, including being friends with God. They include everyone in everything. This year, I wasn’t able to come to the Orimos service, but Joel got Father Meadowcroft to come down one Wednesday night and basically we did an Orimos service for all those who couldn’t come. Since I started getting more involved in church activities, my relationship with God has grown in so many ways. Emma Nixon (8th Grader)The Christ Church youth ministries program is an amazing program. Whether you are in high school or middle school, you always feel comfortable and happy when you are with everyone. To be honest, the friendships that I have made at Christ Church are way stronger than the ones at school or home. The friends I have at school are there to make me a better person and give me company. My friends at church are there to help me become a better person in God’s eyes while living a life following Christ, while teaching and helping me to better understand and carry out God’s will for me. Through this ministry I have grown closer to God and been shown a better understanding of what believing in Christ really is.

Terrie Easley (Parent of 8th & 10th Graders)As the parent of a soon-to-be high school student, the middle school ministry at Christ Church is, for him, a fun and “cool” way to connect with God and with his peers. He looks forward to going every week without fail. The five-year Orimos process to Confirmation is now a very clear path that keeps them involved and committed year after year and is a clear transition from middle to high school. It lets them know what is next - it’s a goal - and young people connect with clear steps toward achievement. I love this youth ministry and thank God for allowing my children the opportunity to be a part of such an incredible mission and experience.

Cindy McCravy (Parent of 6th Grader)We feel that the Holy Spirit is very present in what the youth are doing, at least from our experience with Mackenzie, and this has drawn us to want to be more active in that ministry. We are watching our daughter be truly excited about going to church on her own accord. It is just a given in our house, and if she doesn’t get to go she is very disappointed. I love that she very much wants to be present. It isn’t a particular friend or group or anything like that which is drawing her, my hope is that it is the Holy Spirit. At least that is how we are watching it unfold.

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11th Grade: Living Out Your FaithH 1st semester: Working on Statement of Faith H 2nd semester: Confirmed, now what? 12th Grade: The Service YearH Preparing for college H Following Jesus through Church Leadership

Garrett Steck (7th Grader)I love how EYC is very welcoming. I travel a lot with soccer, so I don’t get to come as much as I want, but when I can come I always feel included. Whenever I leave EYC, my connection with God is strengthened and my friendships are as well.

Lucy Cassells (7th Grader)Youth group has brought me closer to God and has provided me with great friends as well as awesome role models. One of my favorite things we have done is the 7th grade lock-in! Another thing I have loved is going to a service at Furman with Koinonia! All-in-all, youth group has made my relationship with God stronger!

Susan Wright (Parent of 7th & 11th Graders)In a world where Biblical faith is being tossed aside in favor of a culture of “it’s all about me,” I love the concept of bringing our youth into real relationship with God in the five-year path to Confirmation. We cannot take lightly our responsibility to future generations of Christians the message of love and redemption that only Jesus Christ can bring.

Through the commitment of our wonderful staff, many volunteers, and especially the Student Leadership Team, our youth know that there is someone alongside them to answer questions, share burdens, and experience the joy of developing into a mature Christian in a world of uncertainty.

Alex and Laura have developed such strong bonds with their church friends that the relationships they have fostered flow naturally into other areas of their lives. I am continually awed by the expressions of faith that I hear in ordinary conversations among the groups of kids, and I am blessed to know them.

Copeland Jones (7th Grader)I moved to Greenville the summer before 6th grade and that’s when I started going to EYC and Sunday School. The youth ministry helped me settle into Greenville and meet new friends that share the same faith as me. The ministry also helped me get much closer to God and deepen my relationship with Him. I am very thankful for the youth ministry because that is what helped me develop a stronger connection with God.


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It's been said that one role of the church is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. This course certainly “afflicted” me by taking me well out of my comfort zone. But as always with such experiences, I learned, and grew, a great deal. -- Chris Klasing

JustFaith allowed me to learn, explore and begin to understand social injustices which go on, day in and day out, right in Greenville and the world. My eyes were opened to the depth of injustices and the true pain and harm to God's children. As alarming as the problem is, there are simple things I can do daily to help fight against social injustice. JustFaith provided a small group opportunity and a lasting common connection to the individuals in our class. -- Dena Benedict

When I began the JustFaith program, I was in hopes that my faith would increase. I was unaware of the inner transformation that would occur as my eyes and heart were opened to our broken world. Not only am I more aware of those who suffer right at my doorstep, but am energized by the people in our community and world who – with little or no resources – have chosen through great faith to support and engage those who are broken, lost and forgotten: To truly become the hands and feet of Jesus. -- Caroline Nelson

I would recommend this class to every person in our church. All of the issues we studied were things I had heard and read about. However, they somehow seemed too big and too far away to be considered a part of my life. All these issues and the people invoked are part of the body of Christ. That means part of me and my life. As a result of the class, I feel that I have awakened a bit. It has helped me see the poor and the oppressed. We saw their faces in movies and heard their words in our reading. We spoke and ate with them here in Greenville. They are not invisible. I pray for them and understand more about

compassion. However, the greatest thing about the class is that somehow I feel complete. It has helped me and expanded my world. -- Marianne Ballard

JustFaith helped me to see the difficulties of the poor with a new understanding and awareness. It encouraged me to recognize some of my prejudices and misunderstandings. I also gained knowledge about the unintended consequences of some of our efforts to help. I know I am seeing the poor through different eyes. I have been blessed. -- Chan Boyd

I took the JustFaith program to learn more about the concept of justice in the Bible. The course satisfied this goal and taught me about social injustice, compassion and hope. It also introduced me to the concept of basic human rights. The extent of the atrocities going on in this world is overwhelming, and it is hard to hear about them. I learned about injustices going on here in our community, such as human trafficking. The hope arises from seeing how some extraordinary people have overcome seemingly impossible odds and how communities have come together to create economic opportunities and live in safety. The course teaches how very blessed we are and how we can show our compassion in both small and big ways which are truly beneficial and which respect the dignity and divinity of our brothers and sisters in Christ. -- Martha Miller

A fast paced survey of many of the social justice issues in the world today. In-depth study, passionate discussions and immersion experiences forged new and renewed friendships. I hesitate to call JustFaith a class. It is a learning journey, and awareness is the first step. You read, discuss, debate, experience and pray together about the many social justice issues facing the world today. JustFaith challenges you not just to be part of solutions to social justice issues facing our world but to be part of effective solutions. -- Jennifer McLeod

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I came to Christ Church early one morning to hear a man’s confession in the little St. Luke’s Chapel. The sanctuary was completely dark except for the Presence Candle, flickering to remind me that Jesus was present and waiting for me.

I knelt in a pew to pray in the darkness, asking God for guidance and compassion as I waited for my appointment to arrive. It must have been awhile because when I looked up the sun had come through the beautiful Ascension window and Jesus was reaching out to me. God was assuring me that He is always here when life seems dark and I cannot see the way. God is always present.

So many people have told me they love the ascension window. I love it too. I wonder how many of us think about the meaning behind its beauty. Ascension is an often forgotten day in the life of the church. We believe that Jesus was with us for forty days from the time of the resurrection on Easter morning until He ascended to heaven. Since Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday, that means Ascension, forty days later, will always be on a Thursday. As most churches do not have Thursday services, Ascension is often passed over while we wait for Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit, ten days later.

The story of the Ascension in Acts 1:9-11 is very brief. The disciples were together with Jesus. He had promised them that the Holy Spirit would “come upon them.” Then the Bible says, “As they were watching He [Jesus] was lifted up and a cloud took Him out of their sight.”

While I was in Rochester, NY, there was an Episcopal church named the Church of the Ascension. Over the free standing altar there was a large statue of Jesus suspended in the air. He seemed to be rising out of the altar much as our window depicts Jesus ascending from the table of the Last Supper. The statue showed Jesus blessing them as He rose.

What does the Ascension mean for us?

1) The Resurrection was not a cameo appearance to a woman in a garden. Jesus was with us for forty days, a long time. He spoke with disciples as He walked along a road to Emmaus. He met fishermen and ate with them. According to Paul, “He appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time.” (I Corinthians 15:6)

2) Jesus ascended. He did not die and decay. His disciples witnessed his ascension.

3) Jesus promised them that they (we) would not be left “comfortless,” but that the Holy Spirit would come to “lead us into all truth.”

4) “Two men (angels) in white robes appeared to the disciples promising that Jesus “will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) As we say in the Eucharist, “He will come again.”

Read Acts 1:9-11. Then when you look at that beautiful ascension window, which each day God brings out of the darkness into the glorious light of the Son, give thanks that Christ is with us as we await our appointment with Him.

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By The Rev. Jeffrey Meadowcroft


GIFTS WERE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF:

Ann G. Nannarello by Joanna B. Stone

Beegi Oakley Clohan by Benjamin & Mary Horne, Daniel B. Haight, Dena Benedict, Elizabeth V.

Yarbrough, Fred & Carolyn Beiers, Hallett J. Worrell, Jackson Lewis Bacot, John and Janne Vann, John D. Aiken, Jr., Keenan & Beth Kelly, Kip & Karen Connor,

Lin B. Pulliam, Marcy & Dexter Hagy, Natalie, Amy & Martial Robichaud, Nelson & Jeanette Arrington,

Patricia Ann Lawdahl, Thomas & Ashley Reynolds and Venetia King

Carol Ellis Clement by Betsy & Wallace Taylor, Bob & Acra Kluttz, Candler & Bertie Cooper, Caroline &

Cecil Nelson, David & Gail Watson, David & Johnsie Hale, Debbie & John Day, Dena Benedict, Dr. & Mrs.

W. R. Thompson, Jr., Foster & Murray McKissick, Fred & Lynn Dula, Graydon Thompson, LLC, James

H. Watson, Elizabeth Marchant, Jane B. Ivester, Jean & Julian Dority, Jeanne B. Bouton, John D. Clark, Joyce Parks, Judy & Sandy Goodman, Kirk & Jane

Goeldner, Kitty Allen, Lou & Buzz O’Brien, Marcy & Dexter Hagy, Marlene & Rusty Culbreth, Mary & Joe Kluttz, Mary Ellen Turner, Mary Holt & Gunn Murphy, Michael & Nancy Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Hap Roberts, Mr.

& Mrs. Marcus Cunningham, Mr. & Mrs. Mason A. Goldsmith, Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Whittemore, Musette Stern, Rebecca M. Walker, Rick & Pat Timmons, Roger & Elizabeth Varin, Sally Helms, St. Francis Bible Study,

Susanne D. Pierce, The Rev. Jeffrey Meadowcroft, Tommy & Debbie Summitt and Tre & Kathryn Lee

Penegar

Dr. Clark Collins by Four Bees Foundation

E. J. Smith by Nelson & Jeannette Arrington

Emily Jean Garrett Smith by Bette K. Waters, Bob Smith, Cindy & Bill Poe and Lillian Huber

Gail Pellett by Nelson & Jeannette Arrington and Nelson & Karen Arrington

Helen Walker Haltiwanger by Bett H. White, Dr. & Mrs. John B. Johnston and Harriet & Andy Goldsmith

Howard Craig Russell by Angelle Reichert, Ann Ferrell, Barbara B. Watson, Bett H. White, Brenda B. McMillan, Carol Evans, Carolyn Beiers, Dorothy

Grimball, Elizabeth L. Cleveland, Elizabeth M. Harrison, Elizabeth W. Croft, Evelyn Pugh, Fran

Spicer, Howard & Cheryl Russell, Jill Coker, Lacey Ellis, Peggy Parham, Roberta McHugh, Ruth White, Sara Bates, Sharon & Joe Piper and Sherry Morrow

James Boyce Pressly III by The Rev. Jeffrey W. Meadowcroft

Jane Brown Wallace by Betty Farr, JD and Sue Burford and Juliane C. Acuff

Justin Randall by Nelson & Jeannette Arrington

Larkin Hamilton Jennings III by Anthony & Sandra Ginther, Bernadine L. Murfin, Braxton M.

Cutchin, Carroll & Jimsie Hart, Charlene H. Comer, Chesterfield H. Janes, Jr., Dena Benedict, Dixon

Whitmire, Evelyn & Louis Runge, Gelene D. Ellsworth, John F. Lomax, Joyce Parks, Kitsy Small, Lee &

Bonnie Powell, Lee & Denby Davenport, Leonette D. Neal, Lottie L. Smith, Lou & Buzz O’Brien, Margaret

S. Coleman, Martha & Bill Stephenson, Mary H. Martin, Mary Simms Gregory, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Aiken

Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Jack Christian, Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Cunningham, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Graber and Nikki

Blease

Madeline H. Chandler by Chan & John Boyd

The Rev. and Mrs. Bob Long by Jim Seel, Jr.

St. Claire Ainsley Knight by Joyce Parks

Thomas and Sarah Whitmire by Dixon Whitmire

GIFTS WERE GIVEN IN HONOR OF:

Milton Bates by The Rev. Jeffrey W. Meadowcroft

Memorials Given in the First Quarter

of 2015

A memorial gift to Christ Church is a thoughtful way to express sympathy for the loss of a special person. Gifts can also be made in honor of or in thanksgiving for those that are living. The church

acknowledges these gifts to the donor and provides a list of the donors to the family of the deceased or to the honoree. Memorial funds may go to a ministry that touched the deceased or the honoree, or to the Christ Church Endowment.

In addition to memorials, there are opportunities to invest in the future needs of Christ Church as you pre-plan legacy giving. Gifts can be made in life, by bequest or on a deferred basis. Did you know that

a portion of our budget is funded by proceeds from the Endowment each year? A gift to the Christ Church Endowment truly does support our parish’s ministries in perpetuity.

We will continue to publish memorials in The Messenger each quarter - please look for more information highlighting our Endowment. Learn more at www.ccgsc.org/legacy-giving.php.

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StaffPicks

My backyard when it’s filled with family | Jeannie Bouton, Receptionist

Walking around the lake at Furman | Bob Chiles, Associate for Pastoral Care

Saluda Lake | Annette Cook, Director of Senior Adult Ministries

My mother’s house | Jim Cothran, Director of Facilities

Corona’s | Emily Davis, Director of Welcoming and Adult Fellowship Ministries

The Community Tap | Gary Eichelberger, Associate for Faith Development & Worship

Northgate Soda Shop after school with my daughter | Lieshe Grady, Director of Young Adult Ministries

Home | Charleen Hakala, Receptionist

Downtown on a Saturday morning | Jennifer Hedden, Director of Communications

Gelato at Luna Rosa | Mary Ellen Hoyt, Faith Development Program Coordinator

The trails at Paris Mountain | Lisa Hunt, Pastoral Care Program Coordinator

The Community Tap | Vanessa Levin-Pompetzki, Communications Coordinator

Riverplace Street, Downtown Greenville | Amy Malik, Parish Events Coordinator

My back porch | Harrison McLeod, Rector

My backyard | Holly Melton, Volunteer Coordinator

Anywhere running or riding my bike on the Swamp Rabbit Trail | Kimberly Morgan, Director of High School Ministries

My home, especially when it’s filled with family | Lei Offerle, Director of Parish Life

Jones Gap State Park with a stop for boiled peanuts where HWY 11 comes into 276 | Frances Poe, Director of Faith in Action

Shops of Provence | Leslie Provence, Liturgical Assistant

The view of the mountains on 385 between Haywood and Pleasantburg exits | Debbie Rice, Faith in Action Outreach Coordinator

Rock Quarry Garden | Joel Tassie, Director of Youth and College Ministries

The Bridge at Falls Park | Mike Towery, Support Assistant

My back porch | David Turner, Principal Organist and Director of Music

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