Meet our staff . . .


  • The Rev. Susan Nelson-Colaneri, Pastor

    pastorsusanholytrinitynj@gmail.com

    Weather permitting, Pastor Susan can be found outside most Sunday mornings, smiling and greeting worshipers as they arrive. If the weather is inclement, you can be sure she's right inside the front door waiting for your arrival.


    A second career pastor, Susan administered a private physical therapy practice for 18 years and then was Director of Parish Education at a large congregation in NJ for 6 years while she attended seminary. She has a B.S. in Music Education from NYU where she met her husband, opera conductor Joseph Colaneri; she received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Pastor Susan has a passionate interest in parish education for all ages, liturgy and music, and the arts in shaping and nurturing faith and spiritual growth.

  • Joseph Colaneri, Interim Parish Musician



Meet our council . . .

Church Council members are elected by the congregation at our annual congregation meeting. Council members may serve two consecutive terms (usually three years each). These are the people who are charged with facilitating various ministries, casting a vision for mission along with our pastor, and guiding and leading the stewardship of our gifts--time, talent and treasure.


Among our council members we have a wealth of experience, knowledge and a "go to it" attitude. Oh, and we also have fun at Council Meetings!


Our Council:

Sharon Ramsaier, President

Rita Krieger, Vice President

Kathy Foster, Secretary

Charlie Davis

Vinnie De Cicco

Gail Gugliotti

Dottie Heflich

Marge Heeren

Lisa Janeiro

David Mammone, Treasurer