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Clergy and Staff


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Rector
The Rev. April Berends

Contact:
​aberends@saygrace.net
Office Phone: 423-698-2433

April's Bio

The Reverend April Berends began her ministry at Grace Church in December of 2017.  She has served churches in Miami, Florida,  Washington, DC and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. April is particularly interested in building relationships within the parish and the wider community, and in equipping congregations to listen to the world around us as we discern how God is calling us to engage with our neighborhoods and our cities.

April is a graduate of Yale Divinity School/Berkeley Divinity School at Yale. She enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, ecology,  writing, pottery, photography and exploring both cities and forests. She is been married to Drew Bunting, an Episcopal priest and songwriter. They have two  school-aged children.  
 



Staff Directory

Director of Christian Formation
Betsy Hawthorne Bedwell
Contact for:  Children's Ministry, Nursery



Director of Music and Choirmaster
David Long
​dlong@saygrace.net
Contact for: Choir, music, Bells of Grace


Parish Administrator
Paula Garner
Contact for:  Administration, Finance, Membership Information

pgarner@saygrace.net

Receptionist/Communications Specialist
Monika Barger
Contact for:  Parish Newsletter, Bulletins
mbarger@saygrace.net

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Twenty Belvoir Avenue
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

HOURS
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9am - 3:30pm Monday - Thursday
9am - 12pm Friday

​(423) 698-2433
​office@saygrace.net
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Click here to visit and "like" our page, which is geared toward visitors, community partners, and friends or family from other churches.  A great way to keep up with general notices and service times.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Welcome
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Beliefs and Practices
    • Our Campus
    • Directions and Contact
    • Clergy and Staff
    • Vestry and Ministry Teams
    • Bookstore
    • GreenFaith
    • History
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Worship
    • Service Times and Info
    • Music
    • Centering Prayer
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings >
      • Wedding Liturgy Planner
    • Lay Worship Leadership
    • Livestream and Recordings
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Worship Resources
  • Learn
    • Children's Ministry
    • Arts Camp 2023
    • Youth Group
    • Young Adult Forum
    • Adult Formation >
      • Sunday Morning Classes
      • Young Adult Forum
      • Inquirers' Class
      • Education for Ministry (EfM)
      • Thorne Sparkman 2017
      • Grace Speaks Series
  • Serve
    • Outreach Team
    • Brainerd Farmers Market
  • Connect
    • Supper Clubs
  • Give
    • Make a Contribution in Breeze
    • 2023 Online Pledge
    • Volunteer Time and Talent
    • Rector's Discretionary
  • Calendar
  • Members
    • Grace Notes Weekly
    • Eucharistic Visitors
    • Prayer Requests
    • Sacraments: Baptisms, Funerals, Weddings
    • New Member Form
    • Rector Search Archive >
      • Parish Profile >
        • How Do We Say Grace
        • How Do You Say Grace With Us?
  • 12 Step Groups
  • Brainerd Market
  • Breeze Directory
  • Preschool
  • GreenGrace
    • Green Arboretum & Grounds
    • Green Buildings
    • Green Neighbors
    • Green Justice