Church Staff

 

Our Minister

 

The Reverend David F. Peters

 

David Peters has been serving the Roxbury Congregational Church as its' Minister since November 22, 1986.

A native of Wallingford, Connecticut, Mr. Peters received his B.S. from Central Connecticut State College and an MDiv. (Masters of Divinity) degree from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Prior to being called to his present position, David had served at churches in Danbury, CT, Waltham, MA, and Glastonbury, CT.

 

David was named as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential People in Litchfield County" by Litchfield Magazine. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Ct Conference of the United Church of Christ, as a member of the Board of Directors for the United Church Board for World Ministries and as a staff member at the Silver Lake Conference Center. He is active in the community, serving on a number of boards and committees including the Roxbury Sr. Housing Board, as a CT-certified Emergency Medical Technician, serving as a crew member with Roxbury Ambulance, and on the regional substance abuse prevention council.  David was also one of the Co-chairs of the Now, For the Future! capital campaign for Silver Lake Conference Center, the denomination's camp, and conference center. He counts Silver Lake in Sharon, CT, as an important place on his spiritual journey toward ordination. It is also where he met his wife, Susan! He has also been listed in Who's Who in American Religion.

 

He is married to Susan Zappulla-Peters, a pastry chef and native of Torrington, and they have two children, Kyla,  a graduate of Quinnipiac University with a degree in health sciences and Kirby, who attends Cornell University. David's interests include railroads, Apple computers, listening to adult alternative music including artists such as U2 and James Taylor, and being a handyman.

 

On his days off during the tourist season, David can be found working as a train conductor or engineer on the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex, CT or volunteering at our Silver Lake Conference Center doing light maintenance or other tasks.

 

*Please note that our pastor, like all clergy in Connecticut, is mandated by law to report suspicion of "abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment" of people other below age 18 or above age 60 to the appropriate protective services agency of the state (CT General Statutes, Sec., 17b-450-452 etc.)

 

Our Minister of Music

Sandra Kleisner

 

Sandy has been the Minister of Music at the Church since 1998. 
A native of Wallingford, CT, has a BA from Western Connecticut State College and she is currently the music educator at the Botelle Elementary School in Norfolk, CT and at the Fine Line Theatre in New Milford. She also gives private music lessons. Sandy has two adult children, Elizabeth and Alexander.  She lives in New Preston. 

  

 

Our Church Secretary

Nancy Glover

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 Nancy joined our staff as Church Secretary in March of 2012. She is a native of New Fairfield, CT, attended Middlebury College and had careers in journalism for local newspapers. She recently moved back to this area and joined our church. She is an artist and is a valuable asset to our staff.

 

 

Our Church Custodian

Bruce Rossiter

 

Bruce grew up in this church, now works for FedEx and lives in New Milford, with his wife, Nan, an author and artist. They have two sons: Cole and Noah.

He works to have our church clean and welcoming for all who come and it shows!

We appreciate his efforts!

 

 

 

Leadership

Brian Neff, Moderator 860-354-3177  Patricia Fraley, Church Clerk, 860-868-0051 Heidi Neff, Church Treasurer, 354-3177 Cathy Racz, Church Collector, 860-799-0180 Dale Pinchbeck, Church Historian, 860-350-0529  Joan Temple, Church Librarian, 860-350-0529 Charlie Stauffacher, Chair, Deacons, 860-354-1274 Chris Childs   Chair, Trustees, 860-355-9067 Megan Hodge, Convenor, Christian Education Committee, 860-355-7022 vacant  Chair, Mission Committee Jeanne Steers, Chair, Fellowship Committee, 860-354-7484  Ray Fitch, Tina Brockett, & Colby Kalisher, Parish Relations Committee 203-586-9599 / 860-354-9157  /860-355-8012  Charlie Meade,  Men's Group, 860-355-1584 Bill Chin, Pat Fraley, Barbara Cover, & David Peters, Advisors Youth Group    Charlie Meade,  Loaves and Fishes, Weekend Homeless Breakfast, 860-355-1584 Prayer Shawl Ministry: Jan Steers 860-354-7210 Daily Bread Food Pantry: Sue Stauffacher: 860-354-1274   Art Show / Art For A Cause: Charlie Meade, 860-355-1584 Rummage Sale / Tag Sale: Sue Stauffacher 860-354-1274 Country Church Christmas Fair: Dawn Collette, 860-354-2667, Pam Wilhelm, and Cathy Racz Beef Barbecue: Chris Childs 860-355-9067 STAFF Nancy Glover, Church Secretary and Newsletter Editor, office: 860-355-1978 Sandra Kleisner, Minister of Music 860-868-9040  The Rev. David F. Peters, Minister Office 860-355-1978   Parsonage 860-355-8830