The Clergy
The Rev. Morris K. Thompson III
Father Morris moved the Sandhills to serve at Emmanuel in the fall of 2023. He considers himself a native Kentuckian with deep roots in Mississippi as his life has taken him back and forth between these two states. He is a second generation Episcopal clergyman, growing up always in the Church. Morris holds an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and a Masters of Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary. Prior to Emmanuel, he served as curate at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Columbus, MS and as Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Mediator in Meridian, MS. Morris is husband to Emily and father to Mack and Liza. He enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, and whatever adventures Emily and the kids have planned! Morris believes that stewardship, community, joy, and unconditional love are the essential tasks of our Faith that we are called to share with the world.
Staff
Ministry Staff
Morris Thompson , Rector
Melissa Giltzow Christian Education Director
Homer Ferguson, III, Organist and Choirmaster
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Marie Turner, Parish Administrator
Sue Ingram, Financial Administrator
Robin Thompson, Housekeeper
Jacob King, Facilities Manager
the vestrY
Hannah Page, Treasurer
Maggie Gross, Vestry Clerk
Class of 2024: Harper Cook (senior warden), John Druga, Mark Hamilton (junior warden), Joe Vaughan Class of 2025: Linda Braswell, Frank Holt, Patty Pottle, Katherine Stewart-Kelley
Class of 2026: Judy Davis, Jim Espinosa, Steve Millender, Aimée Squires
Vestry members serve for 3 years: January 1 through December 31.
The episcopal day school
Dr. Jill Connett, Head of School
Steve Millender, Chaplain