Living Out Our Mission Together!

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16

Our Vision: "God calls the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains to be a shining example to the world of God's love and grace."

We live out this mission through many ministry opportunities and invite you to join us! Below, you will find a list of our current ministries and their contact person or leader. To get in contact with any ministry leader, please visit our Contact Us page or call the church office at (973) 539-3481.

(Click on any ministry name that is underlined for more information.)

Worship and Prayer Ministries:

Wednesday Night Fellowship and Worship - Pastor Carie or Skip Yingling
Bible Studies - Karolyn Hagadorn
Sunday Morning Worship - Pastor Carie or Skip Yingling
Email Prayer Chain - Katrina Poage
Prayer Shawl Ministry- Fran Spicer or Anne Nelson
Worship and Music Ministry - Debbie Rossetti or Skip Yingling
Men's Praise Breakfast - Doug Yingling

Music Ministries:

Chancel Choir - Skip Yingling
Praise Teams - Skip Yingling
Handbell Choirs - Carl Loutzenheiser

Outreach and Care Ministries:

Mission Ministry -Ruth Otey
Our outreach mission ministry enthusiastically supports many local homeless, and non-profit groups. We organize 5 mission trips each year, both inside and outside of the USA. Our focus is to make a positive impact on as many people as possible.
Congregational Care Ministry - Peggy Batson
Adult Nurture and Small Groups Ministry - Karolyn Hagadorn
Evangelism Ministry - Bob Lipka
Joyful Noise Nursery School and Daycare Ministry - Brad Nutter or Jane Whitehead

Financial, Building, and Administrative Ministries:

Financial Services Ministry - Andrea Karr
Communications Ministry - Donna Ward
Facilities Ministry - John Cate
Personnel Ministry - Steve Johnson
Stewardship Ministry - Susan Vigilante
Strategic Initiatives Ministry - Shaji Eapen
Clerk of Session - Chip Frost

Children and Youth Ministries:

Kids Own Worship (Sunday Morning Christian Education) - Susan Cate or Becca Swope
PYC Youth Group - Kim Smith
Club 56 - Kim Smith
Joyful Noise Nursery Pre School and Daycare Ministry - Brad Nutter or Jane Whitehead
Christian Education Ministry - Becca Swope or Susan Cate
Vacation Ventures (Summer Bible School) - Susan Cate or Becca Swope

Women's Ministries:

Presbyterian Women (Women's Ministry) - Cathy Brabandt or Laurie Fu
Miriam Circle
Sarah Circle
Martha Circle
Ladies Aid - Joan Morgan
Copy Cats (Retired Women) - Caral Harrison

Men's Ministries:

Men's Praise Breakfast - Doug Yingling
Boy Scout Troup 39 - Kelly Caccavale
Retired Men - Russ Haas

Fellowship Opportunities:

Wednesday Night Fellowship and Worship- Pastor Carie or Skip Yingling
Men's Praise Breakfast- Doug Yingling
Boy Scout Troup 39 - Kelly Caccavale
Book Club - Hildy Benjamin
Family Fun Day - Pastor Carie
Church Softball League - Mark Ruiz
Gardening - Anne Arp
Dining and Entertainment- Jeanne Frost and Nancy Hults-Rubin

For more information on Small Groups: Hobby & Interest Groups, Study Groups, and Life Stage and Support Groups, Click Here!