Deacon
Deacon Gerri, a lifelong Episcopalian and Memphis native, joined Holy Apostles in 2020. She was ordained as a Vocational Deacon in June 2018 through the ACTS program at The School of Theology at The University of the South. Before coming to Holy Apostles, she served at St. Thomas Church in Somerville, Tennessee. Gerri describes the role of a vocational deacon as embodying two ancient concepts: angels and waiters. Vocational deacons serve as messengers, proclaiming the good news of God in Christ and interpreting the world to the community of faith. They also oversee the sacrificial meal, serving in sacramental liturgies and among God’s poor. Gerri is a mortgage underwriter and lives in Oakland, Tennessee, with her husband Alan. They have two adult daughters, Tina and Jessica, a son-in-law, Wesley, and a grandson, Linus.
Director of Music Ministries
Jim Walsmith, a native of Indiana, began playing the organ for church services at just 15 years old. While still in high school, he started organ studies at Ball State University, earning a bachelor’s in organ performance. He continued his education under Wilma Jensen at Scarritt College in Nashville, earning a master’s in sacred music. Jim also completed a master’s degree in applied psychology through the University of Arkansas system.
Jim has served as the organist-choirmaster for United Methodist and Episcopal congregations in Indiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee throughout his career. He has organized choral pilgrimages to England, Scotland, and Ireland. In addition to his musical contributions, Jim is a diaconal minister in the United Methodist Church. He also taught fine arts for many years in the Memphis City-Shelby County school system before his well-deserved retirement.
The people who make Holy Apostles work!
Staff and Vestry
Cynthia McCarty
Minister of Parish Life and Communications
Holly McDaniel
Director of Finance and Operations
Holy Apostles' Vestry Members
Lee Carpenter– Senior Warden
Kevin Kenny – Junior Warden
Susan Kenny – Treasurer, ex officio
Nancy Smith- Assistant Treasurer
Lily Browning– Clerk
Mike Marshall, Parish Chancellor, ex officio
Wilson Barton
Eric Epperson
Terena Robert
Paige Shoemaker
Brad Parsons
Christina Salem
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Bluegrass Mass // Sundays at 5 p.m.
Our contemplative evening offering is a more casual, come-as-you-are worship service. Join us at 5 p.m. every Sunday for a moving, music-filled service.
- World-class musicians
- Celtic & Bluegrass inspired
- Homily & Holy Communion
- All are welcome