Community Presbyterian Church

Pastor

Marcus began serving as pastor at CPC in the fall of 2022. He offers pastoral care to the community, moderates the church board (Session), provides vision for the committees of the church, and engages with local organizations, churches, and the presbytery. He has served the PC (USA) on the local, presbytery, and national levels. Marcus enjoys watching movies and playing and watching sports. He grew up in Ohio and enjoys living in New Jersey with his wife (Kelsey) and daughter (Celeste).

Music and Choir Director

music@cpcmountainside.org

Sung-Hae started as the Music Director at CPC in the fall of 2023. Her extensive experience as a church musician spans from her childhood in South Korea to her experiences in various denominations in the U.S. When Sung-Hae isn't at church for rehearsals, she is usually teaching the piano. Her students include top winners of competitions as well as participants in The Royal Conservatory of Music. She lives with her husband David and two grown children, Ruth and James.

Office Administrator

office@cpcmountainside.org

Lisa joined us in October 2025 as CPC Office Admin. She comes to us with a love for administrative work and has a natural passion for customer service. She thrives in roles where she can support others and create a, welcoming environment. Lisa is married and a proud mom of three wonderful girls. Her heart belongs to her family, her faith, the outdoors, and her horses - all of which shape the warmth and dedication she brings into everything she does. When she’s not at CPC, you’ll find her spending time with her horses or enjoying the outdoors—places that keep her grounded and inspired.

Officers

Session

Sara Meissner, Clerk

Jamie Boop

Alison Saksena

Rich Edsall

Bob Hain

Diane McCurdy

Nancy Hoydich

Patrick Thomas

Justin Hannon

Deacons

Roxann Haggerty, President

Leslie Edsall, Vice President

Gladys Cantagallo

Warren Fristensky

Jean Hileman

Julianne Podolski

Teri Shrul

Trustees

Jack McCurdy, Co-President

Laurie Thomas, Co-President

Kim Ott

Kristy Boyce

Julie Fristensky

Louise Sgarro

Rhys Ulerich

Financial Officers

Diane McCurdy, Treasurer

Louise Sgarro, Assistant Treasurer

Julie Fristensky, Financial Secretary

Committees

CPC has several working committees which handle a variety of tasks. Each committee is comprised of church and community members who serve on a voluntary basis for terms of one to three years.

Current committees include: Finance, Personnel, Fellowship, Christian Education, Community Events, Nominating, Security and Memorial Garden. At times, ad-hoc committees are formed to consider and take action on other relevant topics.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about a committee, please contact Pastor Marcus by emailing (pastor@cpcmountainside.org) or calling the office (908-232-9490) .

Nursery School

CPC's Nursery School is governed by a separate board of Trustees, and lead by Director Karen Evers. Our teaching staff is comprised of experienced professional teachers who guide children in learning opportunities in accordance with each child's individual rate of growth and development. For more information about the Nursery School, please visit its website by clicking here.

Karen Evers can be reached by email at cpcnurseryschool@comcast.net.