Grace Episcopal Church
Rutherford NJ
07070
Who we are
Welcome to the Grace Church, Rutherford NJ. We are a growing vibrant faith community in the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. We are committed to following and worshipping Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior weekly, and then as we are sent back into the world, we go joyfully to serve him by welcoming all people and especially those who are suffering, hurting or in need of his redemptive love. Each week, we gather for corporate worship, spiritual growth and fellowship welcoming all people, recognizing that we are all created in the image of God. Grace Church is a caring community, but just as we watch out for one another so too do we take to heart our Lord’s commandment to love one another by reaching beyond our immediate community to care for those in need.
Our Covenant with One Another
Grace Church is a Christian Community committed to respecting the dignity of every human being. We welcome every person as one of Christ’s own knowing that God has sent each one here for a special reason or purpose. As Christ set an example for his followers, so too are we called to be examples to the communities where we live work and play. Recognizing that Grace Church is the Body of Christ and each person has an important role to play and gifts to share we expect to honor our commitments as others depend on us and that others will honor their commitments as we depend upon them. Though we do not always agree, we engage one another in open dialogue with a desire to understand before being understood. We agree the hallmark of a constructive dialogue is being honest with one another and that informed decisions can only be made when everyone has all the facts. When issues of behavior arise which are destructive to our community, we lovingly address those issues as a sign of our respect not only for those who may be injured by the offending behavior but also for those who are behind it.
Our Covenant with One Another
Grace Church is a Christian Community committed to respecting the dignity of every human being. We welcome every person as one of Christ’s own knowing that God has sent each one here for a special reason or purpose. As Christ set an example for his followers, so too are we called to be examples to the communities where we live work and play. Recognizing that Grace Church is the Body of Christ and each person has an important role to play and gifts to share we expect to honor our commitments as others depend on us and that others will honor their commitments as we depend upon them. Though we do not always agree, we engage one another in open dialogue with a desire to understand before being understood. We agree the hallmark of a constructive dialogue is being honest with one another and that informed decisions can only be made when everyone has all the facts. When issues of behavior arise which are destructive to our community, we lovingly address those issues as a sign of our respect not only for those who may be injured by the offending behavior but also for those who are behind it.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev Robert F. Browning, Jr.
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Fax:
201-531-1791
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
The Reverend Robert F. Browning, Jr.was called to serve as the Priest-in-Charge at Grace Church in November 2011. He was then installed as the thirteenth Rector of Grace Church in November 2014.
He began his ordained ministry as a priest in September, 2006. At that time he was named the Vicar of St Andrew's Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Prior to entering seminary in 2003, Rev. Browning retired after serving for 29 years in the Harrington Park Public Elementary School, New Jersey.
Throughout his life, Rev. Browning has held a deep devotion to his faith and call to serve God. In each parish where he worshipped, he became involved in the mission of that community. He has served as warden, vestry member, lay reader/chalice bearer, acolyte director, choir member, church school superintendent and teacher, as well as youth group minister, and chair person of many parish events including fund raisers.
A graduate of New Jersey City University, (BA) he has achieved two masters degrees, one in education from William Patterson University, and the second from Virginia Theological Seminary in ministry. Fr. Bob has travelled around the world having served in the USAF in Vietnam; gone on mission trips to Ethiopia and Haiti; taught in Egypt for a summer internship, and vacationed in Europe, Central and South America and the Caribbean. He brings a sense of God's presence in his life to everyone he meets.
He began his ordained ministry as a priest in September, 2006. At that time he was named the Vicar of St Andrew's Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Prior to entering seminary in 2003, Rev. Browning retired after serving for 29 years in the Harrington Park Public Elementary School, New Jersey.
Throughout his life, Rev. Browning has held a deep devotion to his faith and call to serve God. In each parish where he worshipped, he became involved in the mission of that community. He has served as warden, vestry member, lay reader/chalice bearer, acolyte director, choir member, church school superintendent and teacher, as well as youth group minister, and chair person of many parish events including fund raisers.
A graduate of New Jersey City University, (BA) he has achieved two masters degrees, one in education from William Patterson University, and the second from Virginia Theological Seminary in ministry. Fr. Bob has travelled around the world having served in the USAF in Vietnam; gone on mission trips to Ethiopia and Haiti; taught in Egypt for a summer internship, and vacationed in Europe, Central and South America and the Caribbean. He brings a sense of God's presence in his life to everyone he meets.
Administration
Admin Name:
Sharon Buhanick
Admin Position:
Parish Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
201-531-1791
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Sharon Buhanick
Grace Episcopal Church Service Times
Sunday 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist Rite II
This service includes hymns from the 1982 Hymnal, Wonder, Love, and Praise as well as LEVAS, with choir from September until June. The Church School Program is offered during the service.
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist & Healing
This is a favorite for our Seniors though EVERYONE is welcome!
Following our service, which is centered around the Saint of the week, we have lunch specially prepared for us by our Presbyterian chef! We accept $2.00 donations to defray the cost of the meal.
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Holy Eucharist Rite II
This service includes hymns from the 1982 Hymnal, Wonder, Love, and Praise as well as LEVAS, with choir from September until June. The Church School Program is offered during the service.
Wednesday 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist & Healing
This is a favorite for our Seniors though EVERYONE is welcome!
Following our service, which is centered around the Saint of the week, we have lunch specially prepared for us by our Presbyterian chef! We accept $2.00 donations to defray the cost of the meal.
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Grace Episcopal Church History
Put me to what You will
Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. Amen.
Grace Episcopal Church listing was last updated on the 21st of June, 2018
