The Reverend Nancee Martin-Coffey, D. Min. Priest in Charge
Ordained
in 2000 in the Diocese of Colorado, Nancee became the priest in charge
at St. Michael’s in the summer of 2009, following the retirement of the
Reverend Dr. Dale Warner. In Colorado she served at parishes in Denver
and Boulder and is currently serves as the Chaplain at the Chapel of
the Incarnation. She is chairperson of the Global Reconciliation
Commission (focused on the Millennium Development Goals), a member of
the diocesan Board of Examining Chaplains, and a member of the Board of
Trustees for the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. She is a
Licensed Professional Counselor and a spiritual director. Married over
thirty years to Michael, who is an atmospheric physicist and professor,
they have four children. Her hobbies include travel, running, and
climbing 14ers (mountains over 14,000 feet) when she visits Colorado.
A Palm Sunday Letter
March 28, 2010
Dear Friends in Christ at St. Michael’s:
This day I want to share some important news to share with you. I have accepted call to serve as rector at St. George’s Episcopal Church on Ft.George Island in our diocese. I have tendered my resignation as
priest-in-charge to the vestry and Bishop Howard, and my last Sunday will be in early May. I have enjoyed and been enriched by serving at St. Michael’s but sense that God is calling me into a new life chapter.
The bishop’s office, through the Canon to the Ordinary, has begun the process of prayerfully selecting a new priest , and as soon there isnews, you will hear. I am working diligently to make this transitionas smooth as possible, and hope that you will assist in this too.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I covet your prayers for our community in Christ and for me as I begin this time of transition.
And may your Holy Week be especially blessed and holy.
Your servant in Christ,
Nancee+
The Reverend Jim Wright, J.D.
Priest Affiliate
The
Rev. James (Jim) Wright has served as an Episcopal priest in
Gainesville for 20 years. He was Associate Rector at Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church for 18 years, and is currently Vicar of Christ
Episcopal Church, Cedar Key, FL, and Priest Affiliate at St. Michael’s
Episcopal Church, Gainesville. Prior to attending seminary he was a
member of the Florida Bar and a practicing attorney for 6 years.
During his ministry Jim has not only served the needs of the Church,
but has also reached out in ministry to the homeless and to persons
living with HIV/AIDS. During 2007-2008 he was Executive Director of
the Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry. Jim has
three grown children – Shannon, JD, and Joanna. His wife, Nancy, is an
attorney with Three Rivers Legal Services