Women

Women's Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at St. James provides meaningful opportunities for women to come together, build lasting relationships, and encourage one another as we grow in Christ. Women of all ages—whether longtime members or first-time visitors—are warmly welcomed!

ACTIVITIES


Activities include a monthly dinner out, spring and fall craft events, an annual Christmas Potluck Party.

Additionally, we offer special opportunities throughout the year. Please see the church’s calendar and weekly electronic newsletter for dates and details. 

You can also contact Karen Harper (kleehalper@gmail.com). 


Women of Faith

Women of Faith meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PM. We celebrate new members., enjoy a program is given by individuals who represent faith and their dedication to serving others. We donate our offerings to church and community needs.

For more information, please contact Carol Miller at cactusgirl510@gmail.com.

Community Bible Study

St. James is blessed to be able to provide meeting space for the Community Bible Study (CBS).

Community Bible Study is an international ministry, that meets at St. James weekly to offer women of all ages throughout the Athens area the opportunity to grow in their faith. CBS includes a wonderful program for children whose mothers attend the study. 

Registration is required. For more information, please go to http://athens.cbsclass.org.



LEADERSHIP COUNCIL


Chair, Johnny Prescott

Secretary, Adrienne Colley

Lay Leader, Kin McKinnon

Finance Chair, Scott Cochran

Treasurer, Gretchen Bowen

SPR Chair, Jason Miller

Trustees Chair, Deric Boggs

Altar Committee Chair, Ed Kenimer

Executive Minister, Stan Self

Pastor, Bill Curington


At-Large Members

Max Harrell (2026), Vacant (2027), Doug Mays (2028)



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MINISTRY COUNCIL


Leader & Chair of Missions, Stan Self

Lay Leader, Kin McKinnon

Children's Ministry, Deborah Self

Congregational Care, Doug Mays

Connect Team Leader, Jason Green

Discipleship Ministries Leader, Bailey Mitchell

Fellowship Tem Leader, Vicky Lester

Media Ministries, Riley Prescott

Men's Ministry, Gabriel Bowen

Prayer Team Leader, Sandy Blount

Women of Faith Leader, Carol Miller

Women's Ministry Leader, Karen Halper

Worship Minister, Bryan Shaw

Youth Minister, Mary Ashley Jacoppo

Youth Rep, Violet Lallerstedt

At-Large members: Rita Bryant

Pastor, Bill Curington

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Additional Ministry Positions


Altar Committee: Henry & Judy Sims, Gene & Sue Smith,

Susan Weldon, Jason Miller, Roz Gilbert


Bereavement Coordinators: Donna Cochran & Kathy Stewart


Lay Delegate to Annual Conference: Kin McKinnon

Alternate to Annual Conference: Jane Kilgo


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Staff-Parish Relations Committee

Chair, Jason Miller


Class of 2026

Jane Lang, Jackson Mulkey, Vint Wilson


Class of 2027

Riley Prescott, Katie Howard, Jason Miller


Class of2028

Michael Lallerstedt, Gene Smith, Suzanne Morrison


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TRUSTEES


Trustees: Chair Deric Boggs


Class of 2026

Susan Mays, Jeff Larkins, John Morris


Class of 2027

Callie Bowen, Andrew Hilliard, Jared Self


Class of 2028

Adrienne Colley, Deric Boggs, Vacant


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Security Team

Chair, Matt Robbins


A. Safety Chair, Matt Robbins

B.    Natural Disasters & Medical Chair, Mike Hook


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Nominations

Chair, Pastor Bill Curington


Class of 2026

Gabriel Bowen, Kin McKinnon, Susan Weldon


Class of 2027

Angela Benton Jason Green, Deborah Self


Class of 2028

Gretchen Bowen, Shannon Boyd, Jason Miller


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Finance Committee:


Chair, Scott Cochran


Treasurer: Gretchen Bowen

Leadership Board Chair: Johnny Prescott

Staff Parish Relations Chair: Jason Miller

Lay Leader & Delegate: Kin McKinnon

Trustee Chair: Deric Boggs

Financial Secretary: Monica Calero

Pastor: Bill Curington

Members at Large:

 Clay Gilbert, Max Harrell, Matt Robbins, Kris Knox


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St James Staff

Pastor, Bill Curington

Executive Minister, Stan Self

Finance Secretary, Monica Calero

Church Secretary, Mary Swift

Minister of Music, Bryan Shaw

Organist, LaMurl Morris,

Children's Minister, Vacant

Youth Minister, Mary Ashley Jacoppo,

Assistant Children's Minister & Nursery Director, Kearsen Self

Pastor of The Light, Yvonne Craft