Staff

The Rev. Laura Masterson
Priest in charge

Laura began her ministry at
​St. Mary and St. Martha in August of 2021. Having experience in education in her past vocation, she recognizes the value of every interaction in community. Laura has a passion for mobilizing the body of Christ. Laura emphasizes the need for formation and energy of the laity and has a heart for care and mission...and belly laughing.
Dr. Sam Ritter
Director of music
​Dr. Sam Ritter completed a doctorate in conducting at Indiana University in the spring of 2020. His minor field certifications are in music theory and composition, and he has served in churches in Tennessee, Oklahoma, Indiana, Georgia, and Rome, Italy. He has had pieces premiered and recorded in England, and was lucky enough to sing for Queen Elizabeth in 2019. Dr. Ritter has been in Atlanta just over 1 year, and works for the Boston Consulting Group. In his free time, you'll find him with a cup of coffee or trying to find someone to toss a frisbee. 
Kelly Smith
Parish Admin & communication
Kelly Smith became the Parish Administrator here in June of 2021. She comes to us with an extensive background in Marketing, Event Planning and Administration Assistance. Kelly and her husband Daniel have three children. She is a native NYC girl turned Georgia Peach back in the late 90's. She loves St. Mary and Martha and is grateful to be here!

treasurY Department

Ted Brown - tbrown@maryandmarthabuford.org
Donna Dennison - ddennison@maryandmarthabuford.org ​
The Finance Committee
Tom Draper
Dave Foster
Lois Lazenby
Keith Powell
Trevor Thomas

VESTRY

What is the vestry?
In short, the Vestry guides and supports the people. While "Vestry" is an old English term, its value is essential to the life of any Episcopal parish. Meeting once a month and around a meal, our Vestry makes decisions about resources and finances, always leading as followers of Jesus. Everyone is invited to attend a Vestry meeting. Want to know more? ​
Vestry Members
Dennis Duncan 2022 - Senior Warden
Brandon Benjamin 2024 Junior Warden
Ernest Kumeh 2022
Art Seay 2022
Faye Ellison 2022
Jill Cunningham 2023
John Langwick 2023
Susannah Hunter 2023
Allison Harrington 2024
Leslie Egbarin 2024
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