OUR LEADERSHIP
Rev. Daniel Morales
PASTOR
Rev. Daniel Morales serves as Pastor of Miami Shores Community Church, bringing thoughtful leadership, deep faith, and a strong commitment to community engagement. A former banker, Danny answered a call to ministry and earned his Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 2015.
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Prior to his ministry at Miami Shores Community Church, Danny served as Director of University Ministries at Riviera Presbyterian Church, where he cultivated meaningful spiritual formation among young adults. (Clergy from the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, and several other progressive Protestant denominations are welcome to serve each other's congregations.)
Danny also serves as pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, a historic Black congregation in Allapattah that we cherish as our sister in Christ. Beyond our local communities, Danny remains active in the broader Presbyterian Church (USA). He currently serves on the Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations of the PC(USA) Interim Unified Agency, was elected Moderator Elect of the Presbytery of Tropical Florida in November 2022, and was elected Moderator of the Presbytery of Tropical Florida for the January 2024–January 2025 term.​
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Pastor Danny is committed to guiding Miami Shores Community Church as a welcoming, affirming, and justice-oriented community of faith; grounded in love and engaged in the life of our neighborhood.
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OUR BOARD
Kathy Martin, President
Kathy is a retired journalist who initially joined Miami Shores Community Church so she could sing in the choir. She and her husband, John Dorschner, live in Miami Shores, have two grown sons, and love to travel. She's originally from Wisconsin and spends time there every summer.
Aaron Himes, Vice President
Aaron works in the recycling industry. He and his wife, Victoria, live in Miami Shores with their two sons. Originally from Montana, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
Mark Sell, Secretary
Mark is a veteran journalist and marketing professional. He joined the church in 1990 and has served it in many ways, especially as a social justice advocate. Raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, he has two grown daughters and two grandchildren.
Donna Lane Downey, Treasurer
Donna Lane is an operations manager for Young Arts, which supports the development of artistically talented teens. A conservatory-trained soprano, she is a regular chorister with Florida Grand Opera and soloist at our worship services. Originally from North Carolina, she shares her Biscayne Park home with husband Jim and a menagerie of pets.
Bill Generette
Bill was a career professional with the Florida Department of Revenue. He has served the church in many roles including treasurer. He and his wife, Lolita, are longtime Miami Shores residents who have a grown daughter and young grandson.
Christina Lane
Christina is a film professor at the University of Miami. Her publications include an award-winning biography of a pioneering female producer. She and her husband, Gaspar González, were married at MSCC, live in Biscayne Park, and are the parents of a high schooler.
Harry Moonoo
Harry Moonoo is a licensed home inspector, OSHA trainer and occupational safety specialist. He has put his skills to work on behalf of the church as chair of the Building & Grounds Committee. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, he keeps the island beat alive by playing in a steel drum band. He and his wife, Denize, have two grown children and a grandson.
No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here in this United Church of Christ congregation!
God is Still Speaking
Join us Sundays at 10:00am
9823 NE 4th Ave
Miami Shores, FL 33138
305-759-3445
