Meet Our Staff
Pastor Corey Sanderson
Corey has served churches in the United Church of Christ for the last twenty-five years. He is passionate about adult faith formation, interfaith partnerships, and being a resource to the larger community. Corey has also taught college courses in philosophy, ethics, and religious studies and has worked in Medical Ethics. When not at work, you’re bound to find Corey planning his next trip to India and Sri Lanka, playing music, reading, and cooking.
While this is an anxious time for many churches, it is also an exciting and fruitful time to be part of Christ's Church. New, vibrant, and creative ways of doing ministry and serving others are emerging in response to recent cultural changes. Perhaps now more than ever, people are searching for a deeper connection with God, desiring to grow in faith, and needing to be part of something larger than themselves. This is a fertile time in which the ministry of the local church is needed more than ever.
As a dedicated early childhood professional, Susan believes children learn best through play and socializing with their peers. “Play” is essential and helps facilitate the development of a child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical abilities. Susan also believes placing an emphasis on kindness within our nursery school family is essential and is convinced that if children learn the importance of being thoughtful at a young age it will stay with them into adulthood, resulting in a kinder world.
EMAIL: secondchurchnurseryschool@comcast.net
Director, Second Church Nursery School
Susan Benes
Operations Manager
Denise Davila
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. She is most proud of her work with C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) as a Guardian Ad Litem representing children involved in abuse and neglect cases within the court system.
EMAIL: ddavila@2ndchurch.org
Property Manager
Frank Neal
Frank was a professional commercial (office/industrial) property manager with nearly 40 years of experience in the real estate field. He worked for some big national firms including Trammel Crow, Grubb & Ellis, and C.B. Richard Ellis, among others, before retiring. The biggest building he ever managed was the 1.4 million sq. ft., 42-storey tower at 100 Federal Street in town for Bank of America.
EMAIL: frankgneal@comcast.net
Bookkeeper
Melissa Brown
Melissa joined the Second Church in February 2023 as our part-time bookkeeper. She brings with her 25+ years of bookkeeping experience in an array of industries such as construction, property management, prison systems, and education. Melissa is a fourth generation Cambridge native, where she currently resides with her daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys playing golf and traveling with friends.
EMAIL: mbrown@2ndchurch.org