The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit
About
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Alabaster, Alabama, is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, the national Episcopal Church, and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Worship is at the center of our life together.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament, we seek to know the reconciling love of God and to share that love with all people. The Resurrection of Christ is our North Star and directly impacts how we interact we one another and the world the around us. Wherever you may be on your journey of Faith, know that you are welcome at Holy Spirit.
In a world where we are all over-burdened, over-scheduled, and downright tired, The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit stands with our doors wide open as a place where you can find your rest in God’s ever-reaching and never-ending love.
“For our hearts are not at rest until they rest in thee…” – Saint Augustine
The Rev. Worth Stuart
A cradle Episcopalian, Father Worth was brought up at the Church of Ascension in Montgomery. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Alabama, he worked as a youth minister at Trinity Episcopal Church in Florence, Alabama (2008-2010) and St. John’s Episcopal Church in Montgomery (2010-2013). From 2013-2014, Worth joined the staff at the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama as the Lay Missioner for Young Adults. Father Worth received his Master in Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2017. His first call was to Holy Apostles in Hoover, Alabama where he served as Curate until 2019. He served as Priest Associate at Church of the Nativity in Huntsville, Alabama from 2019 to 2024. He served as Priest-in-Charge here at Holy Spirit until August 1, 2025 when he was called as the Holy Spirit’s Rector. Worth is married to The Rev. Ranie Neislar, who is also an Episcopal priest at All Saints in Birmingham. Worth and Ranie welcomed Baby Mose into the world last May! Mose and their two dogs, Mara and Delilah, keep them busy and entertained. Together, they love live music, good movies, and a good workout.
Christi Mitchell
Christi Mitchell, Director of Formation for Children and Youth. has been working in ministry with children of all ages for the past 15 years. She and her husband, David, have been married for 28 years. Christi lives in Clanton where she works in Youth Development at the YMCA. The Mitchells have one son, Dennis, who is a junior at Chilton County High School and is very active in the marching band. Christi loves music, hiking, reading, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and dogs!
Morgan Soja
Morgan Soja (she/her/hers) is our volunteer choir director at Holy Spirit. As a music teacher for many years, she has worked with musicians of all ages. She loves learning and incorporating many different styles of music into worship. She believes that everyone who wants to can make music for the glory of God. Morgan works at Samford University in Homewood and lives in Montevallo with her husband Jason and her dog Simon. Morgan may be reached at morgansoja@gmail.com.
Michael Savela
Michael Savela was born in December of 1986 to Edward and Diane Savela. At birth, Michael was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease. Meaning, he had virtually no kidney function and was likely to die in just a few months following birth. Nevertheless, after dialysis, two kidney transplants, 20 surgeries, nearly 800 nights in the hospital, and most importantly, the grace of God, Michael has overcome these and many other adversities. He now lives an active, thriving and fulfilling life. What God did not give him – functional kidneys – He blessed him in other ways. God gave Michael the gift of music, and a talent for motivating others to overcome adversity.
Contact Us
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2365 Alabaster, AL 35007
Contact Info
(205) 621-3418
worth@holyspirit-al.org