And One Was A Priest

The Life and Times of Duncan M. Gray Jr.

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August 14, 2016

Biography Excerpts – Afterword

It was as pastor that Gray excelled, whether as rector in a parish or bishop in a diocese. It was as a pastor that many people loved him, even when he was speaking in a prophetic voice to them. He loved them and they knew it, even as he chastised them. After all, he always […]

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August 14, 2016

Biography Excerpts – Chapter 14

Gray’s own statement showed that he already had a strong sense of the tone and direction of his ministry as bishop. He noted a bishop’s responsibility for ordaining clergy and administering Confirmation; for recruiting, screening, and training individuals for ordained ministry; for administering the diocese; and for leading church members within the diocese. He concluded, […]

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August 14, 2016

Biography Excerpts – Chapter 13

He and his wife were still dressing when they heard a knock at the door. It was Gray, who lived nearby. Years later, Schlager recalled, “My friend appeared to try to speak but words did not come. Only a profusion of tears. “I had never seen tears flow in a rushing stream like that before. […]

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“…it will be through countless small words and deeds, done in the name of Christ by Christians, that this University, this community, and this state will yet redeem themselves…”

– Duncan M. Gray, Jr., 1962

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