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Clergy, Staff,
Wardens, and Vestry
Learn more about our Clergy, Staff, Wardens, and Vestry Members
who lead the ministries of the church.
If you would like to volunteer in the church, please contact the Office: office@gracechurchinnewark.org
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Rector of Grace Church in Newark
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The Reverend Father
J. Brent Bates, PhD
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Click here to read about Father Bates
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rector@gracechurchinnewark.org
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(973) 623-1733
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Ministry Fellow &
Director of the Food Pantry
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Michael Thaddius Banks
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Click here to read about Michael
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office@gracechurchinnewark.org
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(973) 623-1733
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Director of Choristers
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Emmanuel Bonilla-Acosta
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Click here to read about Emmanuel
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The Vestry
The Rector
The Rev. Fr. J. Brent Bates, PhD
The Wardens
Andre Murray
Tracy Cummings
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Class of 2026
Judith Alexander-Edwards
Luis Sanchez
Peter Woolley
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Class of 2027
Rosemary Kearney
Darriea Pigott
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Class of 2028
Comfort Abogan
Shevon Armstrong
Jason Scully​
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