One of the hallmarks of our church structure is that we're an autonomous body of believers who seek to discern the will of God in our congregation as defined by the Constitution and bylaws of the United Church of Christ. We do not submit to the authority of a Bishop or outside governing body; we make all decisions regarding how we operate, hire, and do mission.
For a clear understanding of the specifics of our local organizational structure, we provide here our own Constitution and Bylaws of the Cresskill Congregational Church, UCC.
This section of the website details the governance, our Open and Affirming resolution, pertinent announcements, and a directory of those who serve on various Boards and Committees within the congregation.
Greening Resolution
"We resolve that every Board and Committee of the Cresskill Congregational Church, UCC, make an effort to include recycling and other "green" elements into their planning of activities. Furthermore, we recommend that all organizations, groups, or business that uses our church building for their meetings or events agree to include recycling and greening efforts into their planning and functions."
Boards and Committees
Because our church life involves many different aspects, mission, and outreach, many people are doing many different things. To help us navigate those things, we have listed below are the Church Council Officers, a list of our various Boards and Committees, as well as who serves on them. Also, the dates reflect when their particular seats will be up for renewal.
Moderator, Ginny Marx, 2013
Treasurer, Robert Hargrove, Sr., 2012
Clerk, Judith Pimentel, 2012
Financial Secretary, Ann Buonarota, 2012
Assistant Financial Secretary, Sally Bartlett
Board of Trustees
Jack Rickly, 2013
Ed Minkler, 2013
Robert Michelson, 2012
Bonnie Slockett, 2012
Judy Russell, 2012
Sally Bartlett, 2012
Opal Horvat, 2012
Hattie Parks, 2011
Cindy Micucci, 2011
Hank Hermo, 2011
Clarence Hatten, Trustee Emeritus
Sally Solleder, Trustee Emeritus
Board of Deacons
Buddy Clark 2013
Henry Hecht, 2013
Jack Rickly, 2013
James Smith, 2013
Glen Woertz, 2013
Howard Vigusin, 2012
Robert Hargrove, Jr., 2012
Robert Hargrove, Sr. 2011
Kathy Lindner, 2011
Ann Buonarota, 2011
Haley Harzynski, Junior Deacon, 2011
Bea Kraker, Deacon Emeritus
Board of Christian Education
Judy Russell, 2013
Bonnie Slockett, 2013
Julie Schmidt, 2013
Julie Harzynski, 2012
Gordon Wallace, 2012
Ginny Marx, 2012
Joan Blankenhorn, 2011
Christine DePalo, 2011
Board of Outreach
Barbara Emer, 2013
Opal Horvat, 2013
Joan Blackenhorn, 2012
Pat Hermo, 2012
Howard Vigusin, 2012
Mary Mayer, 2012
Elaine Hargrove, 2011
Darryl Hilliard, 2011
Music Committee
Ginny Marx
Ann Buonarota
Judy Russell
Julie Schmidt
Sally Bartlett
Mission Committee
Ginny Marx
Karen Minkler
Dot Pontician
Julie Schmidt
Fundraising Committee
Bonnie Slockett
Cindy Micucci
Ginny Marx
Ann Buonarota
Judith Pimentel
Howard Vigusin
The Stewardship Committee
Robert Hargrove, Sr.
Ann Buonarota
Henry Hecht
Ginny Marx
Jack Rickly
The Pastoral Relations Committee
Dot Pontician
Ed Minkler
Opal Horvat
Bob Hargrove, Jr.
The Personnel Committee
Cindy Miccucci
Rob Michelson
Bonnie Slockett
Sunshine Committee
Margaret Brenneiser
Bonnie Slockett
Gordon Wallace
Ruth Braun
Julie Harzynski
Pat Hermo
* the Pastor and Moderator serve as ex-officio on all Boards and Committees