Interim Minister
Leslie Mott
Leslie Mott, M. Div., RYT, CFP, is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA).
As a consultant and retreat leader, she has presented to and guided groups at The Garrison Institute, Holy Cross Monastery, Mariondale, the NEXT Church Conference, and Maryknoll, and to various Synods and Mid Councils in the PC (USA) and other denominations.
Leslie is a yoga teacher, Spiritual Director, and Certified Focusing Professional. She received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary; her Spiritual Direction certification through the Linwood Spiritual Center in Rhinecliff, NY, and is a member of Spiritual Directors International. She is also a member of the International Focusing Institute. With a regular practice of meditation, focusing, yoga and Centering Prayer; Leslie’s ministry, teaching, and practice all lead to joining with others to live out lives of contemplation, mindfulness and action.
Music Director
Michael Shapiro
Michael Shapiro, a longtime member of Palisades Church, has been its organist and choir director since 2002. He is an award-winning composer, having spent most of his career writing scores for film and television. Three films with scores by Michael have been nominated for Academy Awards. He has also composed a number of anthems for our church choir. He co-founded ServiSound, Inc. which grew to be one of the largest and most successful recording studios in NYC, with four live rooms occupying 10,000 square feet of space on West 45th Street and with 22 full-time employees.
Session Members
Fellowship Committee
Personnel Committee
Operations Committee
Worship Committee
Mission Committee
Stewardship Committee
Nominations Committee
Youth Member
