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Our
Pastor -
Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland |
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Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland |
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Dr. Bernice Williams Kirkland is an ordained elder in
the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist
Church. She is a second career pastor and lifelong
learner with a commitment to making disciples of Jesus
Christ for the transformation of the world. Prior to
ordained ministry, she practiced critical care nursing
and Diabetes education for fourteen years. She continues
to incorporate scientific skills in the spiritual
practice of ministry. God, in God’s mysterious way,
prepared her for ministry through nursing. She received
the Bachelor of Science degree from Dillard University
(1982), a Masters of Divinity degree from the
Interdenominational Theological center (Valedictorian,
1999) and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia
Theological Seminary (2009). She also served as a
Chaplain resident for two years: Emory University
Hospital (2000) and the University of Tennessee Medical
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Pastoral appointments include First Farragut United
Methodist Church (2001-2005), where she added skills in
spiritual formation and church development in a large
cross-racial setting. Then in 2006, she was appointed to
serve in the historically prominent Cascade United
Methodist Church in one of its many historical
transitions. Bernice has a knack for enhancing current
circumstances through positive change. |
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A native of Greenville, Mississippi, she is proud of her
heritage as a Mississippi daughter. Life has equipped
her. She has been happily wedded to Darryl Edgar
Kirkland; a native of Detroit Michigan for twenty-eight
years. They are proud parents and empty-nesters of two
young adults: Jasmine Darniece (23) and Derek Eugene
(19). She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc., Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, National Association
of Church Business Administration, and National
Association of Professional Women. She also serves as
the stewardship chairperson of the North Georgia
Conference. Her hobbies include gardening and reading.
Her theme song for God’s many blessing is “To God be the
Glory.” |
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Hoosier Memorial United Methodist Church |
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2545
Benjamin E. Mays Dr. SW Atlanta, GA 30311
Ph:
404.755.1686 Fax: 404.755.6100 |
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“Living A Committed Life for Christ and the Community” |
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Traditional Service – 10:45 a.m. |
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Traditional Blended Service with Praise Team – 8:00 a.m. |
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