Our Staff

Nicole Babington - Minister for Faith Formationr f

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.Nicole has also been an initiator and facilitator of many dynamic activities for young people and families in the congregation and has also served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for all four daughters throughout the years.

She also works part time in the Office of Student Life at Bergen Community College, coordinating and planning events for the many student clubs on campus.  Nicole lives in River Edge with her husband, 4 daughters, a dog a variety of fish.nd a variety of fish.

Slavina Zhelezova - Music Directorr f

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Rev. Joe began his ministry at First Congregational Church of Rockaway Beach, NY where he remained for nearly 10 years before relocating to Hawaii with his family.  He served 2 churches in Hawaii before coming back to the East Coast, serving First Church UCC in Chesterfield VA.  In that location, his wife Crystal acted as behavioral clinician at a children's residential psychiatric facility.  

The couple have two sons, one grammar-school age and one born in New Jersey in July of 2023.

Rev. Joe began his ministry as Chaplain and then Pastor at First Congregational Church of Rockaway Beach, NY where he remained fto 

He served 2 churches in Hawaii and then relocated to serve as designated pastor of First Church UCC in Chesterfield VA. 

 In that location, his wife Crystal served as a behavioral clinician at a children's residential psychiatric facility.   

The couple has 2 sons, one grammar-school age and one born in New Jersey in July of 2023.

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He served 2 churches in Hawaii and then relocated to serve as designated pastor of First Church UCC in Chesterfield VA. 

 In that location, his wife Crystal served as a behavioral clinician at a children's residential psychiatric facility.   

The couple has 2 sons, one grammar-school age and one born in New Jersey in July of 2023.

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Pianist Slavina has appeared as a recialist, a soloist with orchestra, and a chamber musician at venues throughout the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and Mexico. She holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts and a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Mannes School of Music. She has served as Assistant Organist and Director of Children's Music at Reformed Church of Bronxville and as Music Director and Organist at the Community Church of Hoboken.Slavina is a passionate educator and has maintained a private piano studio in Manhattan since 2001. She co-founded Xalapa International Piano Festival in Mexico.  Slavina and her husband Chris are the proud parents of two young childrenvariety of fish.

Anne Marie Cooper  - Administrative Assistantr f

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Anne Marie is originally from Croatio, graduated from Berkeley College and comes with 20 plus years of corporate experience.  She enjoys time with her family, travelling, biking and spending time at her summer house at the Jersey Shore.y of fish.

Rev. Joseph Medline -Pastor f

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Nicole has served as Minister for Faith Formation since Jan. 2018.e She  is the mother of four daughters,  all  raised  in the church. a variety of fish.