CLERGY & STAFF
CLERGY
The Rev. Amy Dills-Wright, Rector
Email Amy, 404.373.8338 ex. 14
she/her
The Rev. Amy Dills-Wright serves as Rector and works with the vestry, staff, and lay leadership to pay attention to how God is present in our midst and how we are being invited to join in God’s healing work in the community around us. Amy is a graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Accounting. She did her theological training at McAfee School of Theology and later a Certificate in Anglican Studies at Church Divinity School of the Pacific. Previously ordained in another tradition, she has served in various roles in parish ministry and as a chaplain with Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. Amy has also completed spiritual direction training at The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and enjoys companioning children, youth, and adults on their spiritual journeys as they deepen their sense of connection with the God who loves them immeasurably. She is married to Brian and has two adult children, Joshua and Sarah, and loves spending time with them outdoors hiking, kayaking, or walking on the beach on the South Carolina coast.
The Rev. Carmie McDonald, Associate Rector
Email Carmie, 404.373.8338 ex. 16
she/her
The Rev. Carmie McDonald is a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and works with Community Engagement and Family Ministries at Epiphany. Carmie has a passion for building inclusive community and empowering others to live into their God-given gifts for ministry. She is a graduated of the Candler School of Theology and was ordained to the Priesthood in June 2023. During seminary, Carmie worked at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church and served as a chaplain intern at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. Prior to answering a call to ordained ministry, Carmie received a master’s degree in Architectural History from the Savannah College of Art and Design and had a career in historic preservation. Carmie loves storytelling and connecting with God through the study of scripture and through listening to others’ experiences. She enjoys spending time in nature, practicing mindfulness photography, cooking, reading, and visiting historic sites. Carmie and her husband Mark share his three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and two granddaughters.
STAFF
.jpg)
Julie P. Ryder, Organist & Choirmaster
Email Julie, 404.373.8338 ex. 11
she/her
Julie Ryder has served Church of the Epiphany as Organist and Choirmaster since 2012. She coordinates the entire music program including rehearsing our 5 choirs and handbell ensemble to support the Sunday services, and choosing and preparing the hymns, service music, and voluntaries for all of our liturgies. Baptized at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Detroit (where it is rumored that she made not a joyful noise throughout the entire event), Julie grew up in Suffolk, Virginia. She received the Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music at James Madison University with a major in organ performance and a minor in voice, and a Master of Music in Church Music from Westminster Choir College with concentrations in organ and conducting. Before joining Epiphany, she served 10 years as Associate Director of Music and interim organist at Fairfax Presbyterian Church and directed summer MAD camps for the Diocese of Virginia at Shrinemont; after moving to Atlanta Julie was Director of Music Ministries for 13 years at St. John UMC. Julie and her wife Terri Lawrence were married at Epiphany in 2016 after an 18-year engagement and they enjoy entertaining family and friends and traveling.
L. Shea McNutt, Parish Administrator
Email Shea, 404.373.8338 ex. 10
she/her
L. Shea McNutt serves as the Parish Administrator. She provides general office support, and acts as a resource person for the staff, lay leadership and congregation in order to support the ministries and mission of the parish. Shea also oversees the print, digital and online communications of the parish to ensure that members and the surrounding community know about all the wonderful things going on at Epiphany and how they can get involved. A lifelong Episcopalian, Shea was born and raised in the south and graduated from UT Knoxville with a degree in Communications. Before joining the staff in 1997, Shea had a career in broadcast television. She also had a professional organizing consulting business for 19 years.
Edie Brush, Interim Director of Children's Ministry
she/her
Edie Brush serves as the Interim Director of Children's Ministry at Epiphany, where she works with the church's youngest members to discover what it means to be beloved children of God. She is passionate about creating an inclusive environment where every child feels seen and valued. Edie grew up in the Episcopal Church and has been a member of Epiphany since 2018. Edie graduated from the University of Georgia with her Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2023. She completed her graduate practicum work at the Marcus Autism Center's Complex Behavior Support Unit and is a Behavior Analyst at Easterseals of North Georgia, supporting young children with autism in Headstart classrooms. In her free time, Edie enjoys spending time outside with her dog, Ella, watching college football (Roll Tide!), and spending time with friends and family.
Tristen Webb, Interim Director of Youth Ministry
he/him
Tristen joined Epiphany in the summer of 2024 and began serving youth as a volunteer in January 2025. He moved to Decatur from Athens, GA, where he also served as a youth volunteer at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. In addition to serving as our youth director, he also serves at Holy Innocents Episcopal School as aftercare and substitute teaching staff. His youth experience also includes time at various summer camps, including as co-founder of the Henry Youth Performance Ensemble in Henry County and as the director of academic summer camps at Summer Academy at UGA. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing tabletop role-playing games with friends, and bookbinding. When he can, he visits artist markets to sell his journals. Some of his favorite books have been The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff, Low Anthropology by David Zahl, and Tuf Voyaging by George R.R. Martin. He also loves teaching newbies how to play Dungeons & Dragons. Tristen lives in North Decatur with his wife, Rebecca.
Susie Boyko, Bookkeeper
Email Susie, 404.373.8338 ex. 12
she/her
Susie graduated from Columbus State University with a BA in History and served as an officer is USAF before obtaining an MBA from the University of Texas. She was a CPA in public practice and industry for 25 years before deciding to simplify her life and use her skills to assist churches with their accounting needs. She enjoys creating art, cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors.
Jason Sullivan, Facilities Manager
he/him
Jason Sullivan is a native Atlantan, having grown up in DeKalb County and is a graduate of Emory University. He has over twenty years of property management experience. He is employed full-time by Emory University as a Facility Manager, overseeing the operations and maintenance of over one million square feet of building space. He has previously managed the facilities for Athletic Club Northeast, Midtown Athletic Club and Kingsbridge Retirement Community. Jason is married, has two young, energetic boys, and enjoys travel, camping and coaching soccer at TYSA.
