Chapter Installation Service held on Friday, September 26, 2025.

The Atlanta chapter held its installation service on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church (Jen Weier, host musician.) The evening began with a shared meal at a nearby restaurant, giving members an opportunity to connect and enjoy fellowship before the service. The service, led by Reverend Mother Melanie Rowell, chaplain, was held to bless the hands and feet of newly elected chapter officers and to remember our members who now dwell on another shore and in a greater light. Members installed as officers for the 2025-2026 season were Wayne Gilreath, Dean; Melissa Casper Espy, Sub-Dean; Valerie Pool, Secretary; and Sarah Hawbecker, John Gentry, and Justin Maxey, Executive Committee. Music for the service was played by chapter members, featuring the rich talent within the chapter and added beauty and depth to the evening.

Pictured are those installed, currently serving, and those who played for the service.

Row 1 L-R: 

*Wayne Gilreath, Dean 

*Sarah Hawbecker, c/o 2027 

Valerie Pool, Secretary 

Joanne Brown, Registrar 

*Nicole Marane, Organist and Photographer 

**Melanie Gibson Rowell, Chaplain 

Row 2 L-R: 

John Gentry, c/o 2028 

Melissa Espy, Sub-Dean 

*Jeff Funderburk, c/o 2026 

*Jen Weier, Host

Justin Maxey, c/o 2028 

*Jon Easter, c/o 2026

*Organist for the Service 

**Officiant for the Service