Rev. Rick Oppelt - Pastor

Rick Oppelt has served congregations in California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and most recently, as the Pastor of the Oak Tree Presbyterian Church in Edison. Rev. Oppelt holds degrees from Florida State University, Wheaton Graduate School, Fuller Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School. His family includes wife Jo, daughters Michelle and Sarah, son Tim, cats Cocao and Nittie and pooch Pedal. He enjoys outdoor activities, playing Frisbee and ping-pong and listening to and making music.

You can email Rick at revrick@unitedpcf.com.

Danielle Friedman - Administrative Assistant

I first stumbled upon UPC early last summer while I was looking for a nursery school for my youngest daughter. As I stopped into Fun N Friends to drop off some paperwork, I noticed a poster on the wall for "Vacation Bible School" and decided to sign her up for that as well. Little did I know that week of VBS would not only be a blast for her, but also the beginning of a wonderful spiritual adventure for me with my new church family. I was immediately welcomed with open arms and have since found a second home here at UPC Flanders.

I am a member of the Fun N Friends board as well as the Administrative Assistant for the church. I am also a member of the church bell choir. My favorite thing in the world is spending time with my husband and children. We have fun doing just about anything. Even a simple dinnertime chat can turn into a hysterical story to tell the next day. I have been blessed with many different people in my life. I love to see my family and friends from upstate NY where I am originally from, and I enjoy long weekends down the shore visiting my husbands' parents as well. As much as I love to visit, I mostly love to cook and entertain friends and family in our home.

You can email Danielle at office@unitedpcf.com.

Kolleen Adams - Director Fun'n'Friends Nursery School

I have always enjoyed working with young children. Seeing the wonder and excitement in their eyes is a daily reminder of God’s love for us. I work with a wonderful, caring staff that just enhances my job.

I grew up in Succasunna, New Jersey, and have lived in this area most of my life. I graduated from The College of New Jersey in 1971 and married my husband Bill in 1972. I taught second grade at Jefferson School in Roxbury until our first son was born. I was a stay at home mom until our third son entered kindergarten 1986 when I started working at Fun ‘n’ Friends Nursery School as director.I am a member of the United Presbyterian Church and have participated in many activities.

Some of the things I enjoy outside of work are traveling with my husband, reading, stained glass, wood working, photography, gardening and most anything outside in the warm weather.

You can email Kolleen at d.k.adams@earthlink.net.

Argaille DiMatteo - Organist / Choir Director

Argaille directs our Chancel, Bell and Alleluia Choirs and coordinates other music activities in and out of our worship services throughout the year.

Argaille is also a dedicated music educator in the Morris School District, Morristown, NJ, holding a Bachelor of Music Ed. Degree from William Paterson University. She is currently working on her graduate degree in education at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania.

Argaille's spiritual vitality is the centerpiece of the musical programs at UPC. Her joyful encouragement to all musicians, young and old, is truly a blessing for our church.

You can email Argaille at aggie444@optonline.net.