Lacey Anderson Named Parish Nurse at St. Luke’s
St.Luke’s Episcopal Church has announced that Lacey Anderson has accepted the position of Parish Nurse following the retirement of Becky Williams. Anderson will begin her new role on Monday, August 10.
The appointment continues a long-standing ministry of pastoral care at St. Luke’s that blends professional nursing with spiritual support for parishioners.
“Following our recent announcement of Becky Williams’ retirement, I am pleased to share the good news that Lacey Anderson has accepted the position of Parish Nurse for St. Luke’s,” said the Rev. Bryan Owen. “We are grateful for the gifts she brings to this ministry and look forward to welcoming her into this role.”
He added that Anderson brings both professional skill and spiritual depth to the role. “In addition to her nursing skills and professional experience, Lacey brings a deep love for Christ, a compassionate heart, and a genuine passion for pastoral caregiving. These gifts will serve her well in this important ministry as she continues the tradition of Christ-centered care that is such a vital part of our parish life,” Owen said.
He also invited the congregation to support her as she begins this new chapter.“Please join me in keeping her in your prayers as she prepares to begin this new chapter of ministry among us,” he said.
Anderson,who has been a registered nurse in the Baton Rouge area since 2013, said her nursing career has long been shaped by both clinical practice and spiritual care.
“I have been a Registered Nurse in the Baton Rouge area since 2013,” Anderson said. “The fun thing about being a medical-surgical nurse is that I have worked alongside many different specialties caring for diverse patient populations with a wide range of medical conditions. To put it simply, it keeps things interesting.”
She described nursing as more than a profession. “Nursing has always been a calling and a ministry to me in its own way,” she said. “I have loved the intimacy and creativity that direct patient care brings, caring not only for the patient's physical needs, but also their spiritual needs — either after a hard day of tough news, or prayers of thanks for God's goodness.”
Anderson said she is eager to begin serving the St. Luke’s community.
“I am thrilled to join the St. Luke’s team as our Parish Nurse,” she said. “I humbly thank Becky Williams and our clergy for their faith in me, and I welcome all the prayers from our congregation as I step into this exciting position.God is on the move at St. Luke’s, and I have no doubt that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide this ministry.”
The parish nurse role at St. Luke’s integrates healthcare with pastoral care,supporting the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of parishioners.Anderson’s appointment marks the continuation of that ministry as the church looks ahead to the next chapter of congregational care.