Church Leadership and Staff

David Peters has been serving the Roxbury Congregational Churchas its' Minister since 1986. A native of Wallingford, Connecticut, Mr. Peters received a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Connecticut State College and a MDiv. degree from the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Prior to being called to his present position, David has churches in Danbury, CT, Waltham, MA, Glastonbury and Stafford Springs, CT. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Ct Conference of the United Church of Christ, as a Director of 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 and the regional substance abuse council and has been listed in Who's Who in American Religion. David was asked to be one of the Co-chairs of the Now, For the Future! capital campaign for Silver Lake Conference Center on behalf of the United Church of Christ congregations in Connecticut. He counts Silver Lake in Sharon as an important place on his spiritual journey toward ordination. It is also where he met his wife, Susan!

He is married to Susan Zappulla-Peters, a pastry chef and native of Torrington, and they have two children, Kyla, a student at Quinnipiac University, studying occupational therapy and Kirby, who attends Shepaug High School. David's interests include carpentry, Macintosh computers, U2 and he is a CT State certified Emergency Medical Technician with the Roxbury Ambulance.

On his day off during the tourist season, David can be found working as a conductor on the Valley Railroad in Essex, CT or volunteering at our Silver lake Conference Center doing light maintainence or other tasks.

Sandra Kleisner, Minister of Music

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 Kent Center School and at the Fine Line Theatre in New Milford. She also gives private music lessons. Sandy has two children, Elizabeth, a college student in Vermont and Alexander who attends Shepaug High School. They live in Washington.

Support Staff

Molly Wright , Church Secretary

Molly grew up in the Evangelical and Reformed side of the United Church of Christ, as a daughter of a minister. Molly came to Roxbury when she and her former husband, the late Rev. George Wright was called to this church as minister in the 1960's.

She received training as a master gardener from UConn.

Molly knows church life well and is a valuable asset on our staff.

Noah and Bruce Rossiter, Church Custodians

This father and son team work to have this place be clean and welcoming for all who come. We appreciate their efforts!

Church Leadership Includes:

Brian Neff, Moderator

Joan Temple, Church Clerk

Dale Pinchbeck, Church Treasurer

Vicki Cover, Church Collector

Church Leadership Contacts

Brian Neff, Moderator 860-354-3177
Diane Meade, Church Clerk, 860-355-1584
Dale Pinchbeck, Church Treasurer, 355-2497
Vicki Cover, Church Collector, 860-355-1978 x3
Pat Mulcahy, Chair, Deacons, 203-263-6644
Tina Brockett, Chair, Trustees, 860-354-9157
Kris Cody, Chair, Christian Education Committee, 860-350-3747
Charlie Stauffacher Chair, Mission Committee 860-354-1274
Jacquie Winterkorn, Chair, Fellowship Committee, 860-354-9430
Ray Fitch, John Rogers, & Colby Kalisher, Parish Relations Committee

Colby Kalisher, Church Historian, 860-355-8012
Joan Temple, Church Librarian, 860-350-0529

Men's Group, Charlie Meade, 860-355-1584
Kirby Peters, Pres., Sr. Pilgrim Youth Fellowship ( grades 9-12) 860-355-8830

Jeanne Steers & Lisa Roush, advisors for Jr. Pilgrim Fellowship (grades 6-8)

Art Show / Art For A Cause: Charlie Meade, 860-355-1584

Prayer Group: Patty Mulcahy 203-263-6644

Prayer Shawl Ministry: Lisa Richardson 860-210-5944

Daily Bread Food Pantry: Sue Stauffacher: 860-354-1274

Southbury Training School -Bible Stories and Songs, David Lincicome 860-354-8144

Rummage Sale / Tag Sale: Sue Stauffacher 860-354-1274

Country Church Christmas Fair: Dawn Collette, 860-354-2667

Molly Wright, Church Secretary and Newsletter Editor, 860-354-0408
Sandra Kleisner, Minister of Music 860-868-9040
The Rev. David F. Peters, Minister Office 860-355-1978 Parsonage 860-355-8830

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