Debbie
Bronkema has been our Pastor since Easter Sunday 2007. She serves
Pleasantville Presbyterian Church with energy, faith, intelligence and
imagination. Her sermons are engaging and illuminating. She describes
herself as theologically "moderate" and is a wonderful leader of our diverse
congregation. Prior to Pleasantville, Debbie and her husband John were
Co-Executive Directors of Cedarkirk Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center
in Lithia, Florida. Debbie grew up in Michigan and was a CPA when she heard
a call to ministry. She graduated from Princeton Seminary and her first call
was as the Associate Pastor at the Presbyterian Church of the Master in
Omaha, NE. After that she was the Pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church in Sussex, New Jersey. Debbie and John have 4 children.
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Dr. David
Macdonald,
Director of Music
Dave
has been our Director of Music and adult Choir Director since 2000. Each
week we enjoy his musical gifts as he leads our choir with enthusiasm, faith
and a steady hand. Dave enjoys working in a music ministry that encompasses
the use of various styles and genres of music to enhance the worship
experience. Dave also composes and teaches at Manhattan School of Music and
holds a doctor of musical arts degree from Manhattan School of Music. He and
his wife Ellen, a singer, live in Ossining. Click Here to Send an E-Mail
Evan Closser,
Organist and Children's Choir Director
Evan
has been playing the organ and piano for many years and brings joy to the
congregation each week as he shares musical gifts. Originally from Michigan,
he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy on a full scholarship and now is
pursuing a degree in piano and organ performance at the Aaron Copeland
School of Music at QueensCollege.
He has performed extensively throughout Michigan,
Indiana and the New York metro area.
Melanie takes care of a very busy church
office and congregation. She assists Pastor Debbie in her administrative
responsibilities, maintains the church data base and helps the congregation
with general administrative activities. She is also a listening ear to all
who contact the church. She is a graduate of American University with a
degree in Psychology and, since working at our church, has earned a
Certificate in Church Administration from the Administrative Personnel
Association of the PC(USA). She has 2 grown children. Click Here to Send an E-Mail
Katy Flynn,
Financial Assistant and Room Coordinator
Katy
is the person to talk to if you need space for your group to meet in the
church.She also works closely with our Treasurer plus
the Finance and Stewardship Committees in order to keep track of and manage
our finances on a day-to-day basis.She is currently a
student
at Hunter College.
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Debbie
Bronkema has been our Pastor since Easter Sunday 2007. She serves
Pleasantville Presbyterian Church with energy, faith, intelligence and
imagination. 
Dave
has been our Director of Music and adult Choir Director since 2000. Each
week we enjoy his musical gifts as he leads our choir with enthusiasm, faith
and a steady hand. Dave enjoys working in a music ministry that encompasses
the use of various styles and genres of music to enhance the worship
experience. Dave also composes and teaches at Manhattan School of Music and
holds a doctor of musical arts degree from Manhattan School of Music. He and
his wife Ellen, a singer, live in Ossining. 
Evan
has been playing the organ and piano for many years and brings joy to the
congregation each week as he shares musical gifts. Originally from Michigan,
he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy on a full scholarship and now is
pursuing a degree in piano and organ performance at the Aaron Copeland
School of Music at 
Melanie takes care of a very busy church
office and congregation. She assists Pastor Debbie in her administrative
responsibilities, maintains the church data base and helps the congregation
with general administrative activities. She is also a listening ear to all
who contact the church. She is a graduate of American University with a
degree in Psychology and, since working at our church, has earned a
Certificate in Church Administration from the Administrative Personnel
Association of the PC(USA). She has 2 grown children. 
Katy
is the person to talk to if you need space for your group to meet in the
church.