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Pleasantville Presbyterian Church Celebrates New Pastor
Local Religious Leaders Joined in Celebration

(Pleasantville, NY: March 1, 2026) Over 150 people packed the pews of Pleasantville Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon as the congregation joyfully celebrated the ordination and installation of their new pastor, Reverend Katrina Ross Zezza. Rev. Zezza, who holds a Masters in Divinity from Union Theological Seminary with an interdisciplinary focus in Psychology and Religion and Theology in the Arts, is the founder of Songbird Studio in Beacon. She previously worked with the Kairos Center for Religion, Rights and Social Justice in New York City.
“P’ville is such an awesome place! And I'm learning more every day about how much our church cares about this community. Because God is love, our people seek to serve their neighbors and make the world a better place for everyone. I feel so lucky and blessed to be working here and can't wait to meet more people in the community!" said Rev. Zezza.
Pleasantville Presbyterian is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Hudson River Presbytery. Called to be a spiritual center for the community, Pleasantville Presbyterian is known for its transformational mission and service, Spirit-filled worship services and hospitality. All are welcome to join with them in worship every Sunday at 10 am, both in-person and online. For more information, visit the church’s website at https://www.pvillepresby.org/.