The Rev. Dr. Daniel Gunn, Priest-in-Charge

The Rev'd Dr. Daniel C. Gunn, aka "Fr. Daniel," served as Assistant Rector of Christ Church Bronxville, NY (2002-2006), Rector of St. Stephen's Pro-cathedral, Wilkes Barre, PA (2006-2013), and Interim Rector of St. Peter's Clarksboro, NJ and Christ Church Ridgewood, NJ (2014-2017).  Prior to parish ministry, he spent two years as a hospital chaplain, and two years a s a prison chaplain.  He has also served as an adjunct professor of Philosophy, Ethics, World Religions, and Biblical Studies.  In 2013 he returned to Drew University to complete his doctoral studies in American Religious History.  His dissertation was entitled, "Hugh Hefner's God: Religion in Playboy Magazine," wherein he examined the religious content of the magazine during the 1960s and 70s.  In addition to his doctorate, he holds the Master of Sacred Theology, Master of Arts, and the Master of Divinity degrees.  His interests are exploring the intersection of religion, politics, and civil society.  He's also spent much time working with individuals who live on the economic and social margins of society.  He loves to travel having visited five continents.  In his spare time he takes ballroom dance lessons, gardens (or works with house plants), cooks, reads, and enjoys going to the gym.

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