Our Leadership and Staff
Sarah McTyre (she/her)
Pastor
Sarah S. McTyre is an ordained Presbyterian minister and served as the Parish Associate for Education at Park Central from 2003-2022. She holds a B.A. in English literature from Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina and a Master of Divinity degree with honors work in pastoral care from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. She also did graduate work in Pastoral Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Her experience includes serving as Co-Pastor with her husband, Andrew, at a united UCC and PCUSA church in Oswego, New York. She has also served churches in Alabama and Georgia. She has published in the Journal of Pastoral Care and Pulpit Digest, has published liturgical resources for the Presbyterian Church (USA), and contributed to the third volume of The Pastor's Bible Study for Abingdon Press.
Originally hailing from Wisconsin, Brigid Boyle did most of her growing up in Williamsville, NY. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University at Buffalo and her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and holds advanced certifications in grief counseling and perinatal mental health. She brings a rich foundation in care and pastoral theology to our ministry. Before settling in Syracuse 22 years ago, she served communities in both Rochester, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
In addition to her church role, she works in private practice specializing in grief counseling and emotional resilience. She serves as coordinator of Central New York Perinatal and Infant Bereavement Resources and has been active in bereavement education, speaking and leading workshops both locally and nationally. Brigid is the mother of three young adult children, and in her free time, she enjoys cycling, reading, and traveling.
Justin Vaught (he/him)
Finance Administrator/Bookkeeper
Briana Vaught was born and raised in Mississippi and earned her bachelor's degree in education at the University of Alabama. She also holds a Master of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. Briana manages the church office and the church's outgoing communication and online presence. She is currently in the ordination process to become a PC(USA) Minister of the World and Sacrament. Briana loves living in Syracuse with her husband, toddler, and two cats.
Born and raised in California, Justin Vaught moved to Syracuse after completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Alabama in rhetoric and English studies. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Higher Postsecondary Education at Syracuse University, where he oversees student-athlete support staff and programming, manages academic progress and eligibility for several Division I teams, and teaches at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At Park Central, Justin works with the treasurer, staff, boards, and committees to complete accounting tasks, ensure financial record keeping, facilitate budget preparation and compliance, and manage other church business operations.
Kenneth Pfeffer (he/him)
Sandra Murphy (she/her)
Building Manager
Keyboard Musician
Brigid Boyle (she/her)
Parish Associate
Briana Vaught (she/her)
Office and Communications Manager