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June 18, 2024

Transition Update from Vestry

We are pleased to announce that the Reverend Canon Cathy Colquitt Zappa has been called to be the Interim Rector of Christ Church. She is currently Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta where she has worked for ten years.

Cathy was drawn to Christ Church at this time because of her interest in pastoral leadership through times of transition, having led ministries through significant change. She completed Interim Ministry training in April 2023. Cathy comments, "With the spiritual work, reflection, and intentional planning you have done already, your interim promises to be a fruitful, spiritually rich time."

In her current role Cathy shares pastoral leadership in a large, complex, and vibrant cathedral parish, preaching and officiating in a variety of services and spaces. In her role she also coordinates the Cathedral’s worship life, including weekday Eucharists, pastoral liturgies, diocesan services, and six Sunday services.

Cathy enjoys teaching in multiple settings and styles, working with volunteers and guilds, mentoring staff members, and leading ministry training.

At the Cathedral she was instrumental in expanding pastoral care through new community partnerships and support groups, including off-site worship services. She has deep experience both in homeless ministry as well as prison ministry.

Cathy is originally from Atlanta and has received degrees in English and German from the Universities of Georgia and Texas, as well as a Master of Arts in German Literature from the University of Texas Austin and Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University.  She and her husband are recent “empty nesters” with children both in college and recently graduated. For many years she has had a family home in Savannah and is familiar with the area.   

Given commitments at the Cathedral in Atlanta this summer, Cathy will join Christ Church on September 1, with September 8 being her first Sunday officiating. In the meantime, Rev. Samantha, our Deacons, and our Priest Associates will continue to serve on Sundays and be available for pastoral care. 







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