We invite you to join us in-person each Sunday at 9:30am for a meaningful and memorable worship experience! We have Sunday School for both children and youth during worship following the Message for Young Disciples each week.
If you can't join us in-person, we invite you to join us on Zoom at 9:30am or on our YouTube channel the day after worship to access a recording of service. We hope to see you soon!
Montville UMC is a loving, inclusive, integrity-filled, and supportive church that offers hope and purpose to all people.
STAFF
Rev. Eun Ok Cha
Pastor
Rev. Eun Ok Cha is a devoted and passionate servant of God, called to share the Gospel with love, grace, and compassion. She earned her Bachelor’s and M.A. degrees from Hyupsung University Theological School in South Korea and completed her M.Div. and S.T.M. at Drew Theological School in 2010.
With 25 years of experience in ministry across South Korea and the United States, she has faithfully served in various pastoral roles, bringing spiritual leadership, care, and transformative ministry to the communities she serves.
Rev. Cha has a deep commitment to making disciples of Jesus Christ and nurturing faith communities where all people experience God’s love. She has been particularly passionate about ministries with children and youth, outreach to the poor and sick, and supporting those recovering from illnesses and the effects of poverty. Her ministry is marked by inclusivity, energy, and a strong spiritual presence, as she seeks to embody Christ’s love in every aspect of her work.
As she prepares for her new journey serving Boonton UMC and Montville UMC, Rev. Cha is committed to faithfully following God’s call, equipping and uplifting the congregation, and working together to transform the world in the likeness of Jesus Christ. She brings many gifts and talents to her ministry—preaching and teaching, pastoral care, leadership, and outreach—all driven by her unwavering faith and her heart for God's people.
Rev. Cha looks forward to building strong relationships with her new church family and serving with grace, passion, and dedication.
Tammie Holloway
Music Director
Tammie Holloway joined our team as Montville UMC's music director in 2025. We are grateful for her presence among us and the many musical talents she offers to shine Christ and help create a meaningful worship experience together!
Karen Ausland
Children & Youth Christian Education Leader
Karen serves those who are 6th grade and up on a weekly basis in Sunday School and prepares our curriculum for both children and youth. Karen has always enjoyed working with children of all ages and has done so for over 30 years. She has worked with students with emotional and behavioral disorders in both private and public high schools. She has taught children of all ages in Sport Skills and Gymnastics. Karen was also the Sunday School Teacher and Youth Group Leader for the middle school/high school at Abiding Peace Lutheran Church for many years. She was a volunteer tutor at St. Peter’s Orphanage and went on to become a foster family for one of the boys residing there. Karen has been married for 30 years and has two grown daughters and a grandson.
LEADERS
Like other United Methodist congregations, Montville UMC has a number of volunteer leaders who support and guide the church. Positions include the Chair of Church Council, Lay Leader, Treasurer, Trustees and Children's Ministry Coordinators among many others. We are exceedingly grateful for the ways they serve God in the church.