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The Staff of St. Nicholas are other leaders in the congregation, who handle very important parts of our ministry. None of them are full-time, but they all put in the effort of full-time staffers.

Sam RoneySam Roney, Director of Music: Sam is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He attended local schools in the Columbus area and began his undergraduate studies at The Schwob Department of Music at Columbus State in 1971. Areas of study for his Bachelor of Music Degree included organ, voice, opera, musical theatre, and piano. Additional graduate work continued in music education organ, voice, music theatre and choral conducting, at Columbus State and Georgia State Universities.

Sam studied organ with Ronald Rice, Organist-Choirmaster of St. Phillips Cathedral, Atlanta, Ga. where interned in the Men and Boy Choir in 1976. Instruction in voice was under Thomas A. Williams of Norfolk Virginia and Richard Davis of CSU. Other areas of study include improvisation with Gerre Hancock, service playing with Frederick Swann, Riverside Church, and numerous vocal workshops in vocal pedagogy, opera, and musical theatre throughout the United States and Europe.

His work in music ministry and education exceed 35 years.  During this time he has developed a variety of graded choir ministries (ages K-3- adult), handbell and chime ministries and youth musical drama groups for numerous area churches  His duties as organist-choirmaster began in 1975.

“My two greatest passions are in music education and ministry. I find great joy in equipping musicians to be able to engage their talents in both the church and community”.

Currently Sam is on the Fine Arts Staff of Calvary Christian School, Columbus, Ga., teaches voice, piano, and organ in his private studio, the Music Connection, and continues to be an active advocate for music ministry, music education and The Arts in our community.

You can reach Sam at samroney@stnicholashamilton.org.

Dorothy Webster, Parish Administrator: Dorothy handles the finances of St. Nicholas under the advisement of the Rector, Vestry, and Finance Committee. She works in the church office three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) and is always helpful with anything anyone needs. You can contact Dorothy at Tobijugg@aol.com.

Lynn HallLynn Hall, Volunteer Parish Secretary: In January 2010, Lynn Hall, who serves as the Secretary to the Vestry, also volunteered to work as our parish secretary to help Fr. Jeff and Dorothy with administrative tasks, scheduling, answering phones, and being a presence in the church office. She is at the church on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can contact Lynn at lynnandkenny@bellsouth.net.

Laura BaileyLaura Bailey, Nursery: Laura tends to our youngest members (infants to 3 year olds) during the services and education classes. Not only does she babysit, but she plays with and teaches our children as well.