Pastors
Rev. Roger Gench has been the senior pastor at NYAPC since 2002. He is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia (Th.M, PhD) and a former pastor of the Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He has conducted spiritual retreats for lay people and clergy on Spiritual Disciplines (especially St. Ignatius), Spiritual Uses of the Bible, Interfaith Dialogue, Politics & Religion, and Faith & Ethics. He is an electedmember of the General Assembly Council of the PC(USA) and serves as clergy leadership of the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN).
In his spare time Roger enjoys classical guitar, swimming, and reading.
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Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe
Tara Spuhler McCabe, Designated Associate for Congregational Life, works with the members and staff around worship, nurture, fellowship and education. Her main focus is supporting the many generations of the congregation to worship and play together. She is a graduate of Agnes Scott College and McCormick Theological Seminary.
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