The Rev. Emily Dunevant received a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York with an emphasis in Interfaith Studies and Ecumenical Theology. Before coming to Grace Church, Emily served as the Director of Multifaith Initiatives in the Office of the Chaplaincy at the University of Richmond. Her focus has been on creating stronger communities across lines of religious and cultural difference.

Emily has spent time in Israel, France, Morocco, South Korea, and Indonesia, where she has studied the intersection of faith, politics, and society. Her special interest is in the power of religion to create positive transformation in the world.

In addition to serving as the Rector of Grace, Emily is a chaplain for Goochland County Fire and Rescue, an Executive Board Member for the Diocese of Virginia and a Co-Convener for the Virginia Plan for Covenantal Giving.

In her spare time, you will find Emily scuba diving or horseback riding.  She is active in the riding community in Goochland with Deep Run Hunt Club and especially enjoys Blessing the Hounds each year at the Opening Hunt.  

Emily and her husband, Dwayne, live in Goochland with their 3 dogs.  Their four kids are all grown and semi-flown.