Radical Inclusivity, Thoughtful Spirituality, Caring Community
Heather Wright (she/her) is new to our church this fall, and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry at McAfee School of Theology. She is a part-time student and full-time lawyer, practicing in general civil and family law at her law firm, The Wright Firm, LLC. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Finance and received her law degree from Mercer University. She also donates her time in the community, acting as a Guardian Ad Litem in disputed family law matters. A Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate, she teaches self- defense classes geared toward practical methods for the untrained person. She has been married to her husband, John, for nearly 23 years, and the two just welcomed two new kittens in their home. She and her husband are members of Mount Paran Church, where she has served in the choirs.
Anna Faith Adair (she/her), returns for a 2nd year with us. She sees the beloved community as God’s tangible expression of love for God’s children. At CPH, Anna Faith ministers to both children and adults. She has a ministry background in primarily student and children ministry, leading Bible studies, teaching, and community building. She graduated from Young Harris College in 2021 with an Interdisciplinary Degree and is pursuing a Master of Divinity at McAfee School of Theology.
Jacqueline Lance or just Jackie (she/her), choral scholar, is currently studying music at KSU with a concentration in classical voice. She is very passionate about the arts and plans to make it her life’s work. Jackie also loves cars and considers that to be one of the Easter eggs of her personality.
Jenna Livsey (she/her), staff singer, received her bachelor’s in music therapy from the University of Georgia and her master’s in music therapy from Colorado State University. She has worked as a music therapist for the past 8 years, and is currently pursuing her Physician Assistant degree to further her career in healthcare. Jenna loves singing in choir, and has served as a staff singer in several churches since 2015. A fun fact about Jenna is that she has a grey goldendoodle named Shadow, who she loves more than anything in the world!
Larry Kevin Garland (he/him), staff singer, is 26 years old and lives in Adairsville Ga. He graduated from Young Harris College in 2018 with a BA in music theatre and vocal performance. LK holds state, regional, and national titles as a contemporary and classical soloist. Following graduation, he traveled the country as a professional performer. In addition to his success as an actor and a vocalist, LK has managed to recover from a massive stroke and brain hemorrhage in 2019, which he thinks is pretty dope. LK is thrilled to be serving the Church at Ponce and Highland as one of its first ever staff singers.
Nick Nguyen (he/him) returns as a choral scholar for the year. Nick is currently studying Music education with a focus in choir at Georgia State University. There is documentation of him singing all the way back in elementary school (hopefully you don’t find it). He is also an employee with Atlanta Music Project helping teach children various instruments and singing.