Rutgers Presbyterian Church has two positions available: Executive Assistant to the Pastor and the Director of Educational Ministries. More information and complete job descriptions of both positions can be found here.
About Us
Rutgers Presbyterian Church is a progressive, ethnically diverse family with 110 active members ranging in age from infants to centenarians. As followers of Jesus Christ, we rejoice in God’s plan for a just, loving, and peaceful world, and we commit ourselves to making it a reality for ALL
people everywhere.
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Pastor Andrew is originally from the Czech Republic. He studied theology in Prague and Edinburgh, and received Th.D. (Doctor of Theology) from Charles University in Prague for the study of Ancient Near East history and religion. He served two churches in the Czech Republic, the last one being in Prague. In 1999-2000, Rev. Stehlik was a mission partner in residence and a mission and theology interpreter with the Presbyterian denominational headquarters in Louisville and Louisville Theological Seminary. In the summer of 2002, he accepted a call from West Presbyterian Church in Binghamton, NY. From Advent 2009 he serves Rutgers Presbyterian church being attracted by its inclusive spirit. Andrew, having grown up in church under a totalitarian regime, considers the quest for truth, justice and peace to be an essential part of church's calling. At the same time, he knows that curiosity, playfulness and creativity are integral parts of a living faith.
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George Davey |
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Organist & Choral Director |
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George Davey began his formal music studies in Jamaica, West Indies,
at the age of five, taking up the organ at age twelve and
beginning a career as a church musician.
George has gathered a wealth of experience playing in
congregations and as an accompanist in Jamaica, Massachusetts,
and here in New York City. He had the opportunity while
performing with various choral organizations to participate in
their performance tours to Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean,
and Canada, and throughout the United States, including appearances
at The Washington National Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral,
Riverside Church and Carnegie Hall in New York City. George had
the honor of being the organist and choral director at Old North
Church for the Independence Celebration Service in July 1998.
He has given solo organ recitals in Worcester and Boston,
Massachusetts, and in Kingston, Jamaica.
Mr. Davey holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Atlantic Union
College and a Master of Sacred Music degree from Boston University.
He is an active member of the American Guild of Organists and
The American Choral Directors Association.
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Diane Nicole |
Click name to send an e-mail Director, Body & Spirit Program |
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Diane Nicole received her BA in Speech and Theatre Arts
from Montclair University.
She came to New York to pursue a career in theatre and spent a
solid 12 years performing. She represented the
chorus contract as a counselor for the Actors Equity Association
for 10 years, gaining experience in negotiations and budgeting.
She went on to choreograph professional productions and to
work with children in theatre production and movement; she
also acted as a consultant for Sesame Street Magazine on movement
development and music education. Diane developed a program
for toddlers in movement education which grew into a full
theatre program for children called the Kids Company and also
worked with youth at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in their
Sunday School musicals and children's choir.
Diane has a certificate from the Dance Notation Bureau in labanotation,
has taken courses at the Juilliard School and is working
toward her certification in the Dalcrose method of Music Education.
She has been studying dance since she was too young to remember!
She loves working with people, guided by the belief that if you
grab someone when they are young and pliable, you can help
fill them with a desire to learn and use their talents.
When working with older adults, you can be part of reminding
them to share their talents, whatever they may be, to the
fullest.
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Holly Nedelka |
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Director, Child's Play |
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Holly Nedelka is the founder/director of the Rutgers Child's Play Program that began here in 1991. She created the Child's Play when she was a stay-at-home mom with two small children, looking for a place she could connect with other parents as well as a fun activity for her kids. Holly directs the program at Rutgers and at three other churches in NYC. She teaches Sunday School, and also works with the Children's Aid Society. She attended Butler University as a dance major, and then Marymount NYC for early childhood education.
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Mr. Alleyne, a native of Barbados, has been on the Rutgers staff
for the past 12 years, the past 4 years as Facilities
Manager. Dermonte has extensive experience in the overall
maintenance and management of commercial and residential
real estate and holds all of the necessary certifications
from the New York City Department of Buildings and the Fire
Department of the City of New York. Mr. Alleyne is directly
responsible for the complete oversight of all church properties,
including all maintenance and security personnel.
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| Support Staff |
Facilities |
Sam Bugre
Nigel Clarke
Ryan Greaves
Frank Manzanet
Michael Gilfillan
Avery Allen
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Security
Maintenance
Security & Maintenance
Resident Superintendent
Security & Maintenance
Maintenance
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| Support Staff |
Music |
George Davey
Faith Esham
Duncan Hartman
David Kelso
Daniel Lincoln
Laura Mixter
Bronwyn Thomas
Harry Thompson
Calvin Thompson
Sherry Zannoth
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Organist & Choral Director
Soprano Soloist
Bass Soloist
Tenor Soloist
Tenor Section Leader
Alto Section Leader
Mezzo-Soprano Soloist
Baritone Soloist
Bass Baritone Section Leader
Soprano Section Leader
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