Rev. Dr. Lynn Santulli, Pastor

Pastor Lynn received her Doctorate in Applied Narrative Theology from Northwind Theological (graduating with distinction), her Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School (emphasis in Biblical Studies), and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies, magna cum laude, from Drew University. She completed post-graduate work in Doctrinal Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, trained as a Stephen Ministry Leader, continuing education at Yale Divinity School Summer Programs, Princeton Theological's continuing education programs and has training as an Interim Pastor. Pastor Lynn is also certified to administer the Prepare/Enrich Assessment Survey for couples. She is also ordained as an elder and deacon in the PC(USA).

Accepting her call as installed pastor of CAPC in 2014, she has worked to restore many areas of the 36,000 square foot campus, leads numerous classes, workshops, annual leadership retreats, and actively participates in the community. Pastor Lynn has a passion for Christ, His people, His Church and leading the changes necessary to ensure the sustainability and viability of this church's missions and ministries. Together we are a church of 'can do Christians!'

Pastor Lynn previously served at the Presbyterian Church at Pluckemin, where she served on their pastoral staff for 10 years, most recently as Associate Minister of Congregational Life. Lynn has extensive experience in congregational systems of care (one of her programs serving as a benchmark for a number of other church's programs of care). In addition, she was key to the development and revitalization of many ministries within the congregation and has designed and led numerous work trips, women's retreats and special programs and worship services. Pastor Lynn has served as retreat leader at Camp Johnsonburg and serves on their Spiritual Sanctuary Board. She has a passion for care, organization and planning. She believes all are called to minister.

Before following her call, Lynn worked at a large telecommunications company in New Jersey for 19 years where she served as a manager in areas of data communications, networking and support as well as strategic planning, regulatory affairs, in-language marketing and personnel where she earned 37 awards for exemplary performance.

Dr. Darcella Sessomes, Princeton Theological Seminary

New to the CAPC family since 2018 is Plainfield native and student minister Dr. Darcella Patterson Sessomes. Darcella is excited about serving God and the people in her community. In addition to working at CAPC she is a member of many local and national organizations. Darcella received both her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Social Work from Rutgers University New Brunswick campus and her doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. Currently Darcella has completed her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Dr. William Entriken, Interim Director of Music

Dr. William F. Entriken (retired) is Organist and Choirmaster Emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York, where he served as Organist and Choirmaster for 30 years. The church’s renowned choir was often presented on radio station WQXR in New York. He has six professionally recorded CDs of solo organ and choral music. Dr. Entriken has also served as an adjunct associate professor of organ at New York University. Before serving at First Presbyterian Church, Dr. Entriken was Organist and Choirmaster at the Church of Saint Luke in the Fields (Episcopal), New York City, where he directed the choir of men and boys, girls’ choir, and adult mixed choir. At St. Luke’s, Dr. Entriken designed two critically acclaimed mechanical-action organs built by Casavant Frères, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.

As an organ recitalist, Dr. Entriken has performed for many major church music programs and universities, as well as the American Guild of Organists. He has been a featured artist on the nationally syndicated radio program, Pipe Dreams. Dr. Entriken was awarded the first Distinguished Organist Alumni Award from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Dr. Entriken and his wife, Ellen Goff Entriken, a renowned soprano, live in Union, NJ. They have two children, a daughter who is a Major in the Air Force and an attending physician in general surgery, and a son who is employed in the cybersecurity profession.

Dominique Stevens, Director of Facilities

Dominique Steven’s role as Director of Facilities is to manage the rental spaces of this magnificent, historical, spacious, accessible site, which is a prime location for weddings, meetings, private parties, family reunions, funerals, repasts and other worship services.

As a longtime resident of Plainfield and member of Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church since 2005, Dominique has served on various committees and continues to volunteer on projects and initiatives.

Prior to Dominique’s role as Director Of Facilities, Dominique was employed 31 years at a Fortune 100 company where she held several positions, all of which included serving the public and managing projects. Dominique received numerous awards during her tenure in the corporate world. Dominique also earned a BA in Economics from Fordham University and an MBA from Long Island University (LIU).

Dominique welcomes you to visit, view and consider this treasure; Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, for your next event.

Tracey Robinson, Office Administrator

Tracey Robinson is an author, radio host, storyteller and German language enthusiast as well as a stellar Office Administrator. She is a key part of CAPC's team and enjoys meeting people, joining in the church activities and helping people find their way around the church. Please feel free to reach out to Tracey if you have any questions or need assistance.