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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
Rector of Grace Church in Newark
The Reverend Father
J. Brent Bates, PhD
Click here to read about Father Bates
rector@gracechurchinnewark.org
(973) 623-1733
Ministry Fellow &
Director of the Food Pantry
Michael Thaddius Banks
Click here to read about Michael
office@gracechurchinnewark.org
(973) 623-1733
The Vestry
The Rector
The Rev. Fr. J. Brent Bates, PhD
The Wardens
Andre Murray
Tracy Cummings
Class of 2026
Judith Alexander-Edwards
Luis Sanchez
Peter Woolley
Class of 2027
Rosemary Kearney
Darriea Pigott
Class of 2028
Comfort Abogan
Shevon Armstrong
Jason Scully
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