Mission Statement
To follow Christ and lead others to him.
Mission Prayer
"Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."
Clergy
The Rev. Dr. John F. McCard
Rector 404-261-4292 jfmccard@stmartins.org
John F. McCard has served as Rector of St. Martin in the Fields Church in Atlanta since 2004. He grew up in Macon, Georgia. A graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio, he earned a Master of Divinity Degree from General Theological Seminary in New York City. Since graduating from seminary, he has received a Master of Sacred Theology degree from Nashotah House and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. He is married to Cynthia King McCard and is a proud father of three daughters: Florrie, Clementine, and Matilda.
The Reverend Wells Newell Graham
Senior Assistant to the Rector 404-228-0790
The Reverend Wells Newell Graham, a native of Kentucky, was ordained to the priesthood in 1963. Serving in the diocese of Southwest Florida for 26 years, he was the vicar of three missions, rector of St. Wilfred's in Sarasota and Canon to the Ordinary working out of the diocesan office in St. Petersburg, FL. During the Florida years, Father Graham also served as the Chaplain to Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, traveling to many of the 90 cities visited by the two units of the Greatest Show On Earth. Eleven and one-half years followed as rector of St. Luke's in Mobile, AL. For the past ten-plus years Newell and Mary Graham have resided in Lawrenceville. Father Graham has done interims at Emmanuel, Athens, Holy Innocents and St. Luke's, Atlanta, St. George's, Griffin, Holy Spirit, Cumming and St. Patrick's, Dunwoody. The Grahams share their home with three retired racing greyhounds.
The Rev. Noel C. Burtenshaw
Assistant Priest for Pastoral Care nburtenshaw@stmartins.org 404-228-0758
Father Noel Burtenshaw was born in Dublin, Ireland. He was a priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta for over twenty years. In 1994, he was recieved into the Episcopal Church. His first assignment was the founding of a new parish in Alpharetta, Georgia named "St. Aidan's." He worked with the new parish for over ten years. During that time, he directed the building of the new church, followed by a new parish center. The parish named the new center Burtenshaw Hall in his honor. For many years, Father Noel has ministered in Ridgewiew Institute in Smyrna with psychiartic patients dealing with depression, addiction, and anxiety. He is married to Marillyn Sue Hughes and together they live in the Northlake area. Father Noel will celebrate fifty years of priesthood in May 2012
The Rev. Dr. James E. Hamner
Headmaster of St. Martin's School
The Rev. Dr. James E. Hamner, IV has served as Headmaster of St. Martin’s Episcopal School since 2000. He holds a BA from Washington & Lee University, a Master of Divinity from The University of the South, Sewanee, and a Master of Philosophy and a Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in England. He also is a graduate of St. Albans School and was ordained at Washington National Cathedral.
Prior to taking leadership of St. Martin’s school, Dr. Hamner served as assistant headmaster at Episcopal High School of Baton Rouge. He has served on the board of the Georgia Independent School Association and is an active member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Association of Episcopal Schools and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Hamner has three daughters. The two oldest are graduates of St. Martin’s and the youngest currently attends St. Martin’s. He is a lifelong skier and also plays tennis.
The Rev. Edith Walker Woodling
Deacon and Chaplain to St. Martin's School Edith Walker Woodling has served as deacon at St. Martin in the Fields Church in Atlanta since 2002. She is the Chaplain at the church’s parish school, St. Martin's Episcopal School. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has degrees from Emory University in Atlanta (B.A.) and University of Pittsburgh (M.A.). Her theological studies include Education for Ministry (University of the South Theological Seminary), Diocese of Atlanta Diaconate Training Program, various seminars and retreat programs, and the Haden Institute in Hendersonville, NC. She is a trained Spiritual Director and has a deep interest in exploring spirituality through poetry, nature, journaling, sketching, and centering prayer. Rev. Woodling sponsors the Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Martin’s. As deacon, it is her ministry to bring the needs of the world to the Church. She is married to James R. Dillon, Jr. and has three grown sons, Brian, Michael, and Frank, and a host of wonderful stepchildren and grandchildren.
The Rev.
Charles B. Fulghum
Priest Associate
Staff
Jacki Kirsch
Secretary to the Rector
404-228-0752 jkirsch@stmartins.org
I was born in Nuremberg, Germany and moved all about the United States until 1999 when my father was stationed at Ft. McPherson. My family has been in Georgia ever since. I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2007 with a degree in History. Upon graduation, I jumped into the corporate world. There I fell in love with being an administrator and desired to use my talents in a more meaningful way.
I am a parishioner and Rite 13 leader at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dunwoody. While attending St. Patrick's, I became inspired to find a career with the Church.
When I’m not at St. Martin’s or St. Pat’s, I like hanging out with my fiancé David, and my two cats Rabbit and Howl. I’m also a sucker for old movies, cooking from scratch, cartoons, contemporary Christian music, and sour candy.
Ingrid Siegert
Organist and Choir Director
404-228-0753 isiegert@stmartins.org
Ingrid Siegert, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has been the organist and choir director at Saint Martin in the Fields Church since 1996. She has served as the Chairman of the Commission on Music for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta since 2004. A graduate of the University of Louisville, she received both her Bachelor and Masters degrees of Music with high honors, in organ performance and church music, under the direction of Melvin Dickinson. She has performed in Master Classes with Robert Shaw, Jesse Norman and Marie-Claire Alain.
Ingrid lives in Atlanta with her husband, astronomer Tim Puckett. An avid amateur astronomer, she participates in her husband's Puckett Observatory World Supernova Search. With over 200 supernova discoveries to Tim's credit, Ingrid has discovered two supernovas as part of his search team. Ingrid is also the President of SpayGeorgia, a non-profit organization that provides low-cost spay/neutering services for dogs and cats.
Melinda Mischik
Director of Christian Formation for Children
404 228-0754 mmischik@stmartins.org
Melinda has served St. Martin's for eight years. Prior to this position she was a trainer/teacher, conducting workshops in leadership training to corporations, schools and in the non-profit world. She has a degree in Political Science from Valdosta University and is an Education For Ministry (EFM) graduate. She lives joyfully with husband Larry, 13 year old daughter Madison and a special dog, Hermione.
Susan Breunig
Business Manager
404 228-0756 sbreunig@stmartins.org
Susan has worked at St. Martin’s Church as the Business Manager since January, 2005. She attended Emory’s Oxford College and earned a Mathematics (B.S.) degree from Georgia State University. She worked as a Systems Manager in International Banking before becoming a stay-at-home mother in 1988. She has been married to Ned since 1981. Being the mom of Andrew and Hannah has been fun and interesting. She and her family have been parishioners of St. Martin’s Church since 1994. Susan is a Master Birder, a certified Scuba diver and enjoys gardening and hiking. Susan began Education for Ministry in 2008. She is a native Atlantan.
Kimberly Sheridan
Youth Ministry Coordinator
404-228-0755 ksheridan@stmartins.org
Originally from Greenville, S.C. and a graduate of University of Georgia undergrad and law school, Kimberly is the mother of three children- ages four, five, and eleven. She practiced law for over a decade. However, in 2007, she found herself pregnant and adopting a newborn at the same time and decided to take a break and stay at home with her children for a while. During this time, she started painting, selling her art, and becoming more involved with her Episcopal Church home.
For three years, she was a Youth Mentor, taught the Youth, and helped start several programs for the Youth at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dunwoody and found that she loved all of it! She is very grateful to be able to serve St. Martin's in a similar capacity now. She is still an active member at St. Patrick's and enjoys her time spent at both churches.
Tara Fardellone
Communications Administrator
404-228-0777 tfardellone@stmartins.org
Tara is a native of Upstate New York. After finishing college at Cornell University, she moved to Atlanta with her fiance and two kitties to settle down. She was raised in traditional Latin Catholic services at a very young age, and then became extremely involved in the Methodist Church for nearly a decade.
While she studied Atmospheric Science in school and is technically a meteorologist, she discovered her love of communications by building an art website in her free time. Ever since, she has had a deep passion for helping people stay informed with all types of media (but if you need a forecast, let her know!) She is thrilled to be a part of the close family that she calls St. Martin's Church.
Vestry
Vestry Bios and Meeting Minutes are now located on the Vestry Page.
St. Martin
in the Fields
Episcopal Church
3110
Ashford
Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 404-261-4292
Office Hours: M-F
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Us
Directions Click the map below
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Worship and Christian Formation Schedule
Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist:
Rite I
Sunday at 7:45 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist:
Rite I
Christian Formation (Sunday School): 10:00 a.m.
Sunday at 9:00 a.m.*
The Holy Eucharist:
Rite II **
Sunday at 11:15 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist:
Rite II
Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist:
Rite I
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
The Holy Eucharist and Healing (healing the infirm, grounding for midweek)
* Nursery available.
** Children's Worship at 9:00 a.m.
