Staff
Clergy
The Reverend Canon Dwight L. Brown, Rector
Born in Fairfield, Connecticut, Dwight L. Brown attended Trinity College in Hartford CT, graduating with honors in 1976 with a Bachelor Degree in Classical Studies. In 1981, The Rev. Brown earned his Masters Degree in Divinity with honors from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. He began his service as Assistant Minister at Trinity Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia before becoming both the Rector of Grace Episcopal Church and the Vicar of St. Mary's Memorial Church in Berryville, VA in 1984. He has served both churches in Clarke Parish for over 20 years and was appointed Dean of Region XIV in the Diocese of Virginia. The Rev. Brown's willingness to serve the faithful both here and abroad is demonstrated in his active role in the local Ministerial Fellowship and in his mission trips to the Diocese of Central Buganda in Uganda where he is also Canon of the Cathedral of the Diocese. Dwight Brown resides at the Episcopal Rectory in Berryville with his wife of 27 years, Catherine. They have two children, Timothy and Elizabeth.
Clarke Parish Office
110 N. Church St., Berryville, VA 22611
Phone: 540 955-1610 | » Email The Reverend Canon Dwight L. Brown
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Robin Trumbower McFillen, Parish Administrator
Ms. McFillen graciously and efficiently provides the needed administrative support to our Parish. Parish office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to Noon or by appointment.
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Dr. Karen L. Keating, Organist and Choirmaster - Grace Episcopal Church
Ms. Keating returned to Grace Church in September 2011 to reprise her 'role' as Organist & Choir Director. She previously held this position in the 1980's as well. Karen is a gifted musician and serves as a Professor of Music (choirs, coaching, vocal-choral division) at Shenandoah University where she has been on staff since 1989. She holds a BM degree from James Madison University.
Ms. Alexandra Kerby, Organist - St. Mary's Memorial Church
Mrs. Mattie Cross, Organist Emeritus - St. Mary's Memorial Church
For over 50 years Mrs. Cross provided the organ accompaniment at St. Mary's Memorial Church. She retired from this position in June 2011.
Mr. Darrell Chapman, Sexton
Mr. Chapman handles the everyday maintenance and custodial care of our church campus.
