Interim
RectorThe Reverend Pamela C. Webb
336-227-4251 ... pwebb@holycomforter
burlington.org
Our Interim Rector is The Reverend Pamela C. Webb whose tenure with us began on March 1st 2010. Pam comes to us most recently from Wilkesboro North Carolina where she served as the Interim Rector at St Paul's parish.
Pam was born in New Orleans and was raised mostly in Birmingham, Alabama. She is one of that rare breed known as "Cradle Episcopalians". After graduation from Ole Miss and several moves, she returned to Birmingham and became Director of Christian Education for her parish. In 1991 she entered Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria and was later ordained in the Diocese of Southern Virginia. Pam served as Assistant Rector at St. Andrew's in Newport News and then as Time Certain Rector at Christ Church, Smithfield, Virginia. For seven years she served as Rector at St. John's in Tappahannock, Virginia before returning to Virginia Seminary as Director of Alumni Affairs and Church Relations.
Pam's husband Dan is a commercial architect in Newport News, Virginia. Her daughter Tricia teaches fifth grade in Opelika, Alabama and Pam has two sons: John ("Giovanni") teaches English to international students at a university in Perugia, Italy and Matthew is a musician in Boston.
We are very glad to have Pam here to help lead us through this transition phase in our life as a parish as we begin our search for a new rector.
Parish Office
336-227-4251
Clergy and Staff
Interim Rector
The Reverend
Pamela C. Webb
pwebb@holycomforter
burlington.org
Christian Formation
Director
Mrs. Kim Futrell
kfutrell@holycomforter
burlington.org
Minister of Music
Mrs. Laurie J. Ryan
ljryan at holy comforter
burlington.org
Priest Associate
The Reverend
Ralph Macy
Rector Emeritus
The Reverend
Rod Reinecke
Lutheran Pastor
Associate
The Reverend
Robert G. Walker
Minister of Music
Emerita
Ms. Jeannette I. Hassell
Parish Administrator
Mrs. Ginny Allison
gallison@holycomforter
burlington.org
Parish Financial Secretary
Mrs. Debbie Coker
dcoker@holycomforter
burlington.org
Sexton
Mr. John Fitch
Please feel free to contact
any of the Holy Comforter
staff. We look forward to
knowing you.
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m.-12 and 1-5 p.m.
At all other times, you
may reach the Rector and
staff through voice mail
or e-mail. Emergency
phone numbers are
available through voice
mail, or you may leave
a message for the Rector
or any staff member.
Mrs. Kim Futrell
336-227-4251 ... kfutrell@holycomforterburlington.org
As the Director of Christian Formation since 2006, Kim Futrell coordinates all Christian Education programs for children and adults at Holy Comforter.
Kim spent most of her youth in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after moving there at the age of 11 from Minnesota with her parents and two older brothers. From the age of six, she took piano lessons and developed a love of music, leading to her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Southeastern Louisiana University. Just out of college, Kim took a job at an Insurance Association where she discovered and was immediately drawn to the non-profit field.
After marrying Stephen Futrell and relocating to the Kansas City area where Stephen pursued his Doctorate degree at UMKC, Kim became the Program Coordinator for the non-profit Cancer Action, Inc. serving patients diagnosed with cancer. As well, she and her husband became active at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Lenexa, KS , becoming Youth Coordinators. Since moving to Burlington six years ago, Kim, Stephen, Director of Choral Activities at Elon University, and son Benjamin, eight years old, and daughter Madison, two years old, have found their home church at First United Methodist of Elon.Kim’s volunteer work with her home parish includes service as youth counselor, Circle Leader for the United Methodist Women “Son-shine Circle,” and teacher of the Senior High Sunday School Class. She also enjoys leading the music for Vacation Bible School and helping with Christmas Cheer. For three years and pursuant to her “call” to the non-profit arena, Kim worked at Elon Homes for Children as Administrative Assistant to the President.
Minister of MusicMrs. Laurie J. Ryan
336-227-4251 ... ljryan at holy comforter burlington.org
Laurie J. Ryan, a native of Minnesota, spent sixteen years in St. Louis and the past ten years in Huntsville, Alabama before coming to Holy Comforter in June 2007. She has a B.A. in Music from Lawrence University, has done graduate study in musicology at the University of Illinois, and is an Associate with the American Guild of Organists. Laurie’s thirty year church music career includes not only the Episcopal tradition, but also Lutheran, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Unitarian, and Jewish.
Laurie has made frequent concert and recital appearances in the St. Louis area, including performances at Christ Church Cathedral. She has extensive experience working with vocalists, and has also taught piano in Huntsville, AL. As a member of the Association of Anglican Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and the Royal School of Church Music, she enjoys participating in continuing education opportunities both in and out of the country to develop her skills as a musician.Laurie is married to John Kemp and they have two grown children.
When she isn’t playing, singing, teaching or listening to music, Laurie’s other interests include travel, hiking, gardening, cooking, playing Scrabble and reading mysteries.
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