Rector

Father Norris is the founding rector of St Columba’s. Prior to his time here, he served as the rector of The Church of the Advent in Madison, Georgia; curate at St Mark’s in Dalton, Georgia; Hospital Chaplain at St Luke’s Hospital in New York City. He is a graduate of Davidson College and The General Theological Seminary in New York. He is a member of the Society of Catholic Priests. Father Norris and his wife Terri have been married for 30 year and have two adult children, Emma and Ryan.

Director of Music and Liturgy

Daniel has been the director of music and liturgy at St Columba’s since 2005. He received his undergraduate degree from The Eastman School of Music and his masters degree from Yale. He directs the St Columba Choir and the St Columba Choristers and offers organ recitals periodically throughout the year. Daniel is also the primary contact for changing any of your membership contact information as well as adding any ministry announcement or news to the weekly bulletin.

Assisting Priest

Father Greene joined the staff as an assisting priest in 2021. He was originally ordained at St Columba’s in 2006 and was our first full-time curate. Thereafter he was called to serve as the rector of a parish in our diocese then as rector of a parish in New York. We are thrilled that he and his boys have moved back into our are, and we are blessed that he is able to be with us most Sundays. Father Greene is a graduate of the University of Georgia and The General Theological Seminary in New York. He has three boys, JD, Reynolds, and Asher.

Director of Youth Ministries

Caroline oversees our ministries to our teenagers and serves as a liaison to the teachers of our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Caroline has a degree from Candler School of Theology and is currently a candidate for ordination to the priesthood in the Diocese of Atlanta. She grew up in Snellville, GA and first found the Episcopal church in the 8th grade through the youth group at St. Matthew’s parish. Caroline enthusiastically involved herself in the Church by taking leadership positions and teaching both youth and adult formation. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and thrifting. Caroline knows that there is room enough for everyone at God’s table and looks forward to exploring God’s love with the community of St. Columba’s.

Verger

Jerry serves St Columba’s as our parish verger. His ministry on Sunday mornings keeps our buildings going and our liturgies flowing smoothly! He is the first one to arrive each Sunday and together with Deacon Ed leads and provides training for our altar servers, subdeacons, and chalice bearers.

Jason Startt & Dale Humphries

The parish wardens lead the parish vestry and assist the rector in the spiritual and temporal management of the parish. They serve one year terms in addition to their three year term as elected members of the vestry.