Background
Brooks, Arthur Wolfort was born on March 15, 1889 in Uniontown, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Henry and Eva (Wolverton) Brooks.
Brooks, Arthur Wolfort was born on March 15, 1889 in Uniontown, Kentucky, United States. Son of George Henry and Eva (Wolverton) Brooks.
Educated University of Louisville Theological Seminary, 1907-1911, General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1917. Also studied theology under private tutor. Honorary Bachelor of Divinity, and Doctor of Divinity, conferred by Episcopate of Eastern Church (Alexandria).
I daughter, Margaret Ellen. Began as student pastor in mission churches, 1908. Ordained deacon Protestant Episcopal Church, 1915, priest, 1916.
Assistant curate St. Thomas’ Church, New York City, 1917, Church of the Messiah, Brooklyn, New York, 1919-1921, St. George’s Church, Astoria, Long Island, New York, and Professor in Greek Theological Seminary, 1921-1924. Educational staff Lord’s Day Alliance of New York, 1924-1926. On staff Brooklyn Federation of Churches, 1926-1927, bishop (Apostolic Episcopal Church) since May 4, 1925.
Pastor-administrator and bishop Christ’s Church By-The-Sea, Broad Channel, Long Island, New York President St. John’s Society for Welfare and Social Service. President Epiphany Guild of America, Inc. President Jamaica Bay Parkway Community Association.
Member Holy Governing Synod, Western Orthodox Cath.
Married Jane Nagle, April.