Staff & Leadership
The Rev. Corey J. Sanderson, S.T.M.
Rev. Corey has served churches in the United Church of Christ for the last twenty-five years. He is passionate about adult spiritual formation, interfaith partnerships, Gen-X spirituality, and being a resource to the larger community. Corey has also taught college courses in Philosophy, Ethics, and Religious Studies through the last twenty years. Most recently, Corey was invited to teach a course on 'Progressive Protestant Christianity' at Emmanuel College in Boston.​
Globally, Corey is part United Religions Initiative in India and is a member of the Interfaith Peacemaker Teams in Sri Lanka. He travels to both countries once a year to meet with a wide range of religious leaders, to learn about the social issues, and find ways to be in solidarity with the people.
When not at work, Corey is usually reading non-fiction books, doing something involving music (listening, playing, learning, reading, collecting, etc.), or restoring old pre-WWII banjos.
Email: csanderson@2ndchurch.org
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Sarah Tocco, DMA - Director of Music​
Since her successful debut at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall in New York as an accompanist, Dr. Sarah Tocco has maintained an active concert career both as a soloist and an ensemble pianist. She has performed with California State University Symphony in Los Angeles and Moor Park College Symphony in California and collaborated with numerous chamber ensembles and vocal ensembles throughout New England area as well as in New York, California and around the world.
​Dr. Sarah Tocco holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from Boston University and both Master’s and bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York. She currently is a faculty member at Brooks Prep School, Groton Hill Music Center, and Winchester School of Music.
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Email: stocco@2ndchurch.org
Sheila Bianchi - Director, Second Church Nursery School
With 34 years of experience in education, Sheila's heart has always been with children, and her philosophy is simple: Learning through play is the most effective way to help them grow. Whether it’s through laughter, hands-on discovery, or simply enjoying the process, I believe every child learns best when they’re engaged and having fun.
As a director, she is passionate about creating an environment where both children and educators thrive. Sheila's focus is on meeting children where they are and ensuring they feel supported, respected, and encouraged every step of the way. She believes it is not just about teaching, it’s about building relationships, fostering growth, and guiding children to be the best versions of themselves. When she is not working, Sheila is at home with her husband and three wonderful children. Born and raised in Newton, She is grateful to call this community her home, both personally and professionally.
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Email: thescns@gmail.com
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Denise Davila, M.Ed. - Operations Manager
Denise Davila, M.Ed. joined Second Church in November 2022 as our Operations Manager. She brings to this role diverse professional experiences. Denise was a dedicated educator for deaf and hard of hearing programs for many years. Throughout her life it has been her passion to be involved with non-profit organizations that serve the community in both management positions and as an active volunteer.
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Email: ddavila@2ndchurch.org
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Peter Mooradian - Property Manager
Peter Mooradian is a professional property manager specializing in maintaining and preserving historic buildings. He currently volunteers serves as vice president of the Newton Masonic Associates for the Newtonville Masonic Building. He has over thirty years of experience in Newton and the surrounding communities managing and maintaining properties. Peter also served on the Newtonville Historic Commission for one term, and the Parish Council at Our Lady's Help of Christians for two terms. Peter's passion is the preservation of the rich history of Newton and the story each building tells about those that have come before us. In ensuring these brick and mortar treasurers are preserved and maintained Newton's history and legacy endures.
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Email: pmooradian@2ndchurch.org
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