Pre-Ordination Commission

Discerning a Call to Ministry?

The Pre-Ordination Commission walks with people exploring a call to ministry, from early wonderings through ordination. We encourage you to reach out to the chair of the commission so that we can talk with you about the process. You can contact the Commission’s co-chair, Rev. Kendall Moore, at pastor@cresskillucc.org.

This list of documents will give you a sense of the steps along the way: PRE-ORDINATION PROCESS IN THE NJ ASSOCIATION.

Pre-Ordination Commission Members

Rev. Dr. Sushama Austin-Connor (Christ Congregation in Princeton - 2026)

Rev. Jack Cuffari (First Congregational Church of Haworth - 2026)

Phyllis Crichlow (First Congregational Church of Montclair - 2026)

Rev. Dr. Kendall Moore (Cresskill Congregational Church in Cresskill - 2027)

Don Pope (Holmdel Community UCC in Holmdel - 2027)

Rev. Dr. Ursula Cargill (Trinity Collegiate Church in North Plainfield - 2027)

Janet Spoerl (Glen Ridge Congregational Church in Glen Ridge - 2028)

Rev. Julie Yarborough (Christ Church in Summit - 2028)

Sharon Sakellion (St. John’s UCC in Egg Harbor - 2028)