Father Stuart Higginbotham is Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in downtown Gainesville. Grace Church, founded in 1828, has been the Episcopal presence in Gainesville for over 187 years.
A member of Grace, Scarlet Pendarvis says, “Father Stuart challenges us to seek and discern a deeper meaning in why we believe as we do…it is in this way that his influence is felt and heard by those even outside of our congregation, a ripple effect felt by our wider community, and it is beautiful.”
We are thankful we were able to spend a few minutes with Father Stuart to ask him some questions about himself and his community.
Question: How many years have you lived in Hall County?
Answer: Almost two years. Previously, Higginbotham lived in Arkansas and Marietta.
Q: Who are the most interesting people you’ve met while living here in Hall County?
A: Dr. Bill Coates (First Baptist Church-Gainesville), Jane Hemmer and Garland Reynolds (local architect and historian).
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “Waking Ned Devine”
Q: What three musicians would you most want to see in concert?
A: Josh Stone, Justin Timberlake and the Wailin’ Jennys.
Q: If you could give a crowd of people a piece of advice right now, what would you say?
A: “Be honest.”
Q: At what point in your life have you felt the most satisfied?
A: “The moment my daughter was born.”
Q: What is your favorite of social outing in Hall County?
A: Bowling and hiking.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Hall County?
A: Sweet Magnolias.
Q: If you could go to lunch with anyone alive in the world, who would it be?
A: “Pope Frances. I’m intrigued how he respects his tradition but at the same time invites people to take risks and be honest.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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