We Presbyterians believe in the Priesthood and All Belivievers ;therefore, I want to tel lof the the time Bill Ensign became my pastor. During one of many crises of faith
times at NPC, after one worship service, Bill came up to me and said, "Looks like you need to come by our house for a cup of tea." I responded, "Yes, when did you have in
mind? We did meet and it was ever so helpful for me struggling to continue

We Presbyterians believe in the Priesthood and All Belivievers ;therefore, I want to tel lof the the time Bill Ensign became my pastor. During one of many crises of faith
times at NPC, after one worship service, Bill came up to me and said, "Looks like you need to come by our house for a cup of tea." I responded, "Yes, when did you have in
mind? We did meet and it was ever so helpful for me struggling to continue to serve as pastor of NPC. I figured that I needed to be in another facet of ministry, which I eventually did after leaving Chattanooga to Augusta, Georgia, where I completed graduate work to become a hospital Chaplain and marriage and family therapist. But, Bill Ensign enabled me to get through those difficult years from 1968-1978,
also,he helped NPC to serve as a model for other churches to help ease the tension of movnig beyond desegregation of the schools in Hamilton County and local churches that wanted to find ways to implement the desegregation orders that became law.
Thanks be to God for the life and "ministry" of Bill Ensign

The Ensigns were wonderful neighbors on Vincent Road.
Their home was warm and inviting. Our love and sympathy
goes out to Elaine and the family, during this difficult time.
Our prayers are with you. Carolyn Wortham

Kind of grew up with all the Ensigns at Northminster Presbytertian Church, Bill was a wonderful friend and listen and enjoyed life so much. Enjoyed walking thru the gardens that he was so proud of and listening to stories he always had to tell. i can hear him now singing Happy Birthday in his own special way.wba He was always thinking of others and enjoying people. Prayers are with family and loved ones during this difficult time but also celebrate his wonderful love of life and people

A VERY DEVOTED HUSBAND HE ALWAYS TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF ELAINE. HE BROUGHT HER EACH TIME FOR HER VISITS . I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN SOMETHING WAS WRONG WHEN THE WEEK HER APPT WAS MISSED. MY THOUGHTS WITH THE FAMILY

Bill and Elaine were such wonderful friends and mentors for me at Northminster. I admired their spirit, activism, and great sense of fun. Soup and bread at their home, with good conversation, and talk about books and life in general, are wonderful memories. My love to Elaine, and the rest of the family, prayers as you go through the next days and weeks
Love and Peace
Carla Upchurch