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
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
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.