The vestry of Otey Parish Church announced on Oct. 29 that the Rev. Jess L. Reeves has accepted the call to serve as interim rector at Otey Memorial Parish. Reeves’ first Sunday at Otey will be Nov. 24.
In its statement, the vestry said Reeves has served as an interim priest in a wide variety of settings, most recently at St. Michael and All Angels in Savannah, Ga., as well as at the Church of the Redeemer in Kansas, City, Mo., and St Peter’s in Columbia, Tenn. He has extensive training and experience in interim and transitional ministry.
A native of Pine Bluff, Ark., Reeves graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1975. After some years in the business world, he attended seminary and earned an M.Div. from Trinity School for Ministry in Pennsylvania. He has been a priest since 1987.
“When a beloved pastor retires,” Reeves said, there is “considerable grief and the need to take a breath, reassess, identify strengths and recognize growing edges.” He said he hopes to help the parishioners of Otey dedicate themselves anew and find a well-matched rector for the parish.
“My first Sunday will be Christ the King, Nov. 24, which is a glorious lauding of Jesus Christ, so that is a real high point to begin,” he said. “This is a great privilege for which I am most grateful and enthusiastic.”
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