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Present
We desire to be fully present to God and others. We then embody God’s presence as we love our neighbors, being fully present to those entrusted to our care.
- We make space daily to interact with God
- We invite God’s transformation through the Scriptures
- We engage regularly in corporate worship
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02
Simple
In a complex world, we find peace in simplicity. We practice rhythms of margin and rest, accepting our limits as a gift from God and creating space for the slow work of God.
- We embrace silence and solitude
- We practice rhythms of rest and margin
- We ruthlessly eliminate hurry
No.
03
Healthy
Jesus desires to thoroughly transform us by healing our inner brokenness and restoring us to wholeness. As we actively surrender the deeper parts of our lives to Christ, we can begin to truly love both our neighbors and ourselves.
- We pursue emotional health to love others well
- We invest deeply in God-given relationships
- We serve from an overflow of growing union with Christ
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04
Generous
Rather than comfortably consuming spiritual goods, we sacrificially practice the way of Jesus by releasing our need for comfort, certainty, approval, and security.
- We prioritize the needs of others over personal comfort
- We serve and give generously to the mission of the Parish
- We take our place in God’s mission of restoration while sacrificing for the marginalized and poor
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05
United
We are a people among whom those who look or think differently can be united in love and fellowship, centered on the person and grace of Jesus Christ.
- We walk with others as we love and listen, recognizing that difference need not lead to division
- We bridge cultural, racial, economic and gender divides for Christ
- We embrace the gifts and guide of the global and historical Church
Staff
Jordan Warner
Pastor / Rector
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Though they met in Colorado, Jordan hails from California and his wife Holly is a Hoosier. Jordan is an Anglican Priest with an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Leadership. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Western Seminary emphasizing Pastoral Presence & Christian Imagination through the lens and legacy of Eugene Peterson.
Jordan’s pastoral ministry experience spans nearly two decades across churches in the evangelical, charismatic, contemplative, and sacramental traditions. Holly is a clinical counselor specializing in trauma and family therapy.
They have 3 wonderful kids – Makenna, Brooklyn, and Noah. These days, Jordan and Holly love good coffee the most, because these kids wake up early.
Sarah Fetz
Family Pastor
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Sarah is proud to have been an Alpharettan for most of her life, having moved to the area as a young child. She attended Samford University where she received a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She taught in public and private elementary schools for eight years before transitioning to full-time mom with her young children.
Sarah feels called to help children know more of God’s deep love for them so they can live with confidence and joy.
She and her husband Ryan have three sons – Jacob, David, and Sam. As a family they enjoy playing games, watching movies, and being outside – especially hiking and camping in the North Georgia mountains.
Morgan Seidel
Community & Coordination
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Morgan grew up in Florida and met her husband Eric while attending Stetson University. They both have political science degrees and a deep, deep love for tacos.
Morgan has a heart for helping others and caring for God’s people. Eric and Morgan spent the early part of their marriage building community in a small church and serving together in ministry.
When she is not chasing their son E.J. around, Morgan loves to play tennis throughout the week. At any given moment, she’d love to talk about the Enneagram with you.
David Darnell
Worship & Media
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David and his wife, Keely, are happiest in a hammock at springtime. If you can’t find them outside, they are likely at home reading, cooking, napping, or playing piano. After getting married in 2015, they moved to Atlanta where David is a teacher at Mount Pisgah Christian School and Keely is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
The youngest of four, David grew up in a musical family. His mom fondly recalls stories of baby Dave whistling to hymns in the church pew while the rest of the family smiled and sang. From those humble roots, he has been leading and worshipping in churches most of his life.
Vestry
The Vestry is a collective of primarily-lay leaders who work hand-in-hand with our pastoral team to provide our church with practical and spiritual leadership. While the pastoral staff leads the direction and execution of our ministry efforts and community care on a daily basis, the Vestry oversees the organizational, financial, and “temporal” matters that make up our church life. The Vestry also comes together regularly to provide discernment, counsel, and support around each step in our community’s journey.
Laura Boggs
Andy Culp
Ryan Fetz
Mike Nelson
Shannon Ott
Jordan Warner
The Parish is a fresh expression of an ancient faith, rooted in the history and tradition of the Anglican Church.
We belong to a worldwide Anglican Communion, constituting the third largest Christian body globally. The Anglican Church in North America unites 112,000 Anglicans in nearly 1,000 congregations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico into a single Church. As Anglicans, we hold to the via media, or “middle way.” This middle way teaches us to make room for all we see in Jesus, trusting him to unite us even in the midst of differences.
The Parish is a part of a specific group of Anglican communities called Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO). Under the leadership of Bishop Todd Hunter, C4SO seeks to announce, embody, and demonstrate the Kingdom of God.
