Rev. Carie Morgan, Interim Pastor

Carie grew up in Wilton, CT and was involved with soccer, track and field, skiing, and her church youth group. Every summer since she was in the 6th grade through college, she spent a week volunteering with MATE (Mission at the Eastward) in Starks, Maine. It was through this experience and serving on her church’s APNC that she began to hear the call to ordained ministry.

Carie attended Davidson college in NC and majored in Anthropology. After college she volunteered with VISTA (volunteers in service to America) and taught English as a Second Language to migrant farmworker families in Florida. She also taught middle school special education for two years before entering seminary.

Carie graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2000. She has served a church in Charlotte, NC as the associate minister for youth. Feeling called to return to the northeast she has been serving churches as an interim minister. Carie met her husband, Jeff, just shortly after moving to NJ four years ago. They have been married for three years and have a one year daughter, Andi Mac. Carie and Jeff enjoy traveling, scuba diving, skiing, and of course, playing with Andi Mac. Carie is also learning to quilt and knit, but is finding little hands make these hobbies a little too challenging right now.

Skip Yingling, Minister of Music

Skip Yingling is a graduate of Stetson University in Florida, where he received degrees of Bachelor of Music and Masters in Business Administration. He has recently returned to Morris Plains after living in Los Angeles where he worked at both an independent record label and a music branding company as an associate for business development. Skip was baptized, confirmed, involved in the music program (including the Walsh Bell Choir, Angel Singers, Carol Choir, and Praise Band), and was a contributing member of the PCMP family. Today, Skip has taken on the roles of director of the Chancel Choir, teacher for the Joyful Noise Preschool music classes, organist, and pianist. He looks forward to continuing to share his God-given gifts for worship.

Contact Skip at 973-539-3481 ext 15 or S.Yingling@mppresby.org.

Susan Cate, Director of Christian Education

Susan Cate is the Director of Christian Education at PCMP and Bible storyteller for PCMP's Joyful Noise Nursery School. She also brings the bible message to the children on Sunday at children's message time. Susan has been a member of the PCMP for 23 years.

Contact Susan 973-539-3481ext. 14 or S.Cate@mppresby.org.

Jane Whitehead, Director of Joyful Noise Nursery School and Day Care

It is with great excitement that we announce the newest member of our staff! Jane Whitehead has accepted the role as Director of the Joyful Noise Nursery School & Day Care. Her first day on the job was June 28.

Jane most recently served 10 years as the Director of the Mendham Cooperative Nursery School. We are excited to have Jane on our staff and we are confident that Joyful Noise will continue its growth under Jane’s guidance.

Contact Jane at 973-539-9514 or J.Whitehead@joyfulnoisemorrisplains.org.

Kim Smith, Director of Youth Ministries

Kim Smith and her husband live in Randolph. Their kids re grown and live in Florida. Kim loves to expand her world through travel. Kim is passionate about teenagers, loves to spend time with them, work on mission trips together and share in their faith journeys. She feels it is a privilege to be included in this very special time in a young person's life and is very proud of the teens and their amazing accomplishments. She also works in the church office, maintains the website and creates the monthly newsletter, Good Tidings.

Contact Kim at 973-539-3481 ext. 11 or K.Smith@mppresby.org.

Jessica Fisher, Pastoral Assistant

Jess Fisher grew up at PCMP and is happy to be back here on staff. She graduated from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY with a degree in Graphic Design and electives in ministry and communication. Jess is able to combine all her passions as Pastoral Assistant. She works with the Worship and Music, Small Groups, and Communications Ministries along with offering pastoral care and leading worship. Jess lives in Randolph.

Contact Jess at 973-539-3481 ext. 12 or J.Fisher@mppresby.org.

Ginny Jerr, Administrative Assistant

Virginia (Ginny) Jerr is the Administrative Assistant in the Church Office. She sets up the church calendar and arranges room assignments for ministry meetings or outside groups. Ginny handles various administrative functions for the church such as printing the bulletin, keeping information up to date on new or current members, posting contributions and paying the church bills. Ginny considers it a blessing to be able serve the members of the Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains.

Contact Ginny at 973-539-3481 ext. 10 or G.Jerr@mppresby.org.

Leo Ramirez, Facilities Manager

Leo Ramirez was born in Uruguay and raised in Rockaway, NJ. When not managing the church facilities, Leo can be found playing semi-pro soccer in the NY metro area. Leo lives with his wife and sons in Morris Plains. He also enjoys playing on the church softball team.

Contact Leo at 973-539-3481 or L.Ramirez@mppresby.org.

Frank Poage, Business Manager

Frank is a retired Computer Systems Analyst having worked in that field since 1956. Frank is an active member, teaching Bible Study, ringing English Handbells in the Grazio Handbell Choir, serving on the Finance Ministry and as an advocate for Jersey Battered Womens Services. Frank is an ordained Deacon and Elder.

Contact Frank at 973-539-3481 or frank.poage@verizon.net.

Carl Loutzenheiser, Director of the Walsh Memorial Bell Choir Program

Carl has been in the Chancel Choir since he joined The Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains in 1968. He became involved in the bell choir program as a parent in the mid 1970's and has been a part of the Grazio (adult) Bell Choir since it began in 1981. He directed the Mezza Bell Choir for 11 years and has directed the Grazio Bell Choir since 1998. Carl lives in Morris Plains and is enjoying retirement after a career as a Civil Engineer.

Contact Carl at carl.bells@mppresby.org.