History of Christ Presbyterian Church of Marlton

In the fall of 1961, Monmouth Presbytery began to plan and form the congregation know as Christ United Presbyterian Church. Through the efforts of Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Cherry Hill, the Reverend Carl Wolff, Associate Synod Executive, and the Committee on National Missions of Monmouth Presbytery, worship began on the second Sunday in September. In January, the Reverend Robert C. Sackman was called to be the organizing pastor, and services were held in School No. 1 on Maple Avenue and later at the Helen L. Beeler School.

On October 28, 1962, Christ United Presbyterian Church, with a membership of 81, was chartered by the Presbytery of Monmouth. In June 1964, the church was transferred to the Presbytery of West Jersey.

The Reverend Sackman concluded his pastorate in August 1968, and The Reverend Peter van Lierop was called. Following Rev. van Lierop’s resignation, The Reverend Eloise Cowherd served as Interim Pastor. The Reverend George Betz was called in 1976 and served until 1981 when The Reverend Daniel Barfield was appointed as Interim Pastor. He was installed as pastor in 1982 and remained until 1991. In that same year, The Reverend Patricia Epprecht was appointed Stated Supply Pastor and continues in that capacity.