The Reverend Ben Wyatt
Father Ben Wyatt serves as Priest-in-Charge of Church of the Nativity. He took up his call on September 1, 2021.
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Father Ben has served five churches during his ordained ministry. Most recently he served as the "Pathways Priest" for the Diocese of Indianapolis, working with local parishes to enhance their spiritual, financial, and organizational vitality. He has also served as Curate and Assistant Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hartford, CT. Prior to entering the priesthood, Fr. Ben worked as an IT security professional.
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In addition to his work at Nativity, Father Ben also helped found and serves as a content editor for Earth & Altar, an online magazine dedicated to promoting conversations regarding inclusive orthodoxy. He also writes and hosts the podcast The Road to Nicea, a lighthearted and historically rigorous exploration of the controversies surrounding the Nicene Creed.
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When he is not working, Fr. Ben enjoys cooking, dessert creation, reading, hiking, and chess. He firmly believes in the restorative power of a good nap.
Ben holds an M.Div. and S.T.M. from Yale Divinity School. He also has a B.A. in Physics and Religious Studies from Vanderbilt University. Fr. Ben has advanced training in clinical mental health counseling.
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Joanna Bollinger
Parish Administrator Joanna joined Nativity in December 2019. She was born in Lawrenceburg, IN Married to Charles, a policeman, she has four children and two grandchildren, and is civically active. An Episcopalian for over 20 years, Joanna was a member of St. Stephen’s in Terre Haute, where she served on the vestry, taught Sunday School, was a choir member, and chaired the social committee. We are blessed to have someone of her experience and skill supporting Nativity.
Vestry
The vestry is the governing board elected by members of a congregation to serve with the church wardens in managing the secular affairs of the church. Members are elected to three year staggered terms.
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Your 2025 Vestry for the Church of the Nativity
Front left to right: Sara Abel, Helen Byler, Pamela Obungu
Back left to right: Kathy Drew, Neal Bowling, Linda Dernier
Not pictured: Emily Moore
Vestry Officers for 2025
Pamela Obungu, Senior Warden
Sara Abel, Junior Warden
Peter Fischer, Treasurer
Joanna Bollinger, Vestry Clerk
Molly Patrick
Molly Patrick is an organist originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. She holds a bachelor’s degree in organ performance from Brigham Young University - Idaho, where she was a student of Dr. Daniel Kerr. After her undergraduate studies, she lived in Anchorage, Alaska for six years where she served as Music Director and Organist at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. During her years in Alaska, Molly also played in the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, and was adjunct faculty at the University of Alaska - Anchorage. Molly holds a master's degree in Organ Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Organ Performance and Literature from the same institution. She studies with Dr. Janette Fishell, and is an associate instructor of piano at Jacobs. When she isn't playing the organ, Molly can be found on a hiking trail or enjoying a good book. Molly's scope of experience in liturgy music spans many traditions, but she is thrilled to be back in the Episcopal church.