The Rt. Rev. Julio Murray, Bishop of Panama, his staff, and the rectors of several Panamanian churches led strategic discussions with clergy and laity from our Diocese about the nature of companion relationships and ways of promoting and strengthening that relationship. Discussions were also held on ways the Diocese of Newark could help the Diocese of Panama to launch a deacon formation program. The representatives of each Newark parish met with their respective companion parish ministers and lay leaders about ways to develop meaningful working and praying relationships between the companion congregations. Grace Church's is San Cristobal, Parque Lefevre, Panama City The Rev. Michael (Micky)Dresbach.

Rev. Pamela and Martha Reiner represented Grace Church.