Rev. Lindsey Peterson, Pastor

I am moved by the possibility and experience of the incarnate God and discovering, in the particulars of our living experience, the meeting of divine and human. 

I seek to connect people to the movement of God in their lives, believing that our lives flow most fully and beautifully when we live out of the inner wisdom God provides. 

I am intrigued and compelled by Jesus as one who was so very near to God, so full of God, so alive with God and how that relationship led him to a supremely creative, courageous, universally healing existence which continues to inspire us today. 

I engage creative expression as an inherent part of spiritual life; faith is a matter of our whole being and we come to know ourselves in God and as God's through our bodies as well as our minds.  Movement, music and writing are central forms of prayer in my life. 

I believe that an awareness of the Spirit - spirituality - is vital in our lives today and that we develop and nurture this awareness through a combination of individual responsibility, intention and reflection and communal practice. 

Sue Fisher, Director of Christian Education

Worship experiences where fun and faith go hand-in-hand, where young people enjoy—not endure—their time in church, are the cornerstones of our Christian education program. We offer active, engaging services with elements designed to appeal to multi-age groups of children and youth. Special emphasis is placed on progressive Christian reading and discussion of the Bible, as well as time, tools and techniques that encourage young people to “go within,” to tap into the divine energy that exists in and connects us all. I’m passionate about kids and animals, and am an avid runner and reader.

My husband and I are raising our daughter and son here in Glastonbury, where our family has been active members of the Glastonbury community and Buckingham faith community for 12 years. I’ve served as a Christian educator for 14 years, received my Bachelors of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and spent two years as a Cooperative Masters of Divinity student at Hartford Seminary.

Rich Prario, Accompanist

Rich Prario grew up in eastern Massachusetts, starting piano lessons in 6th grade. A short time later, he developed an interest in the organ at the Episcopal church he was attending. This led to serving as the church's organist during his senior year of high school.  In the course of his 40-year career as a church musician, he has played in Congregational, Lutheran, Baptist, and Episcopalian parishes.

Meanwhile, his major professional focus has been in education, obtaining degrees from Middlebury College, Purdue University, and the University of Nice in southern France.  He has taught in private schools in Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York, and is now getting a taste of the public sector at a high school near his home.

A man of many interests, Rich became passionately involved in historic architecture during his 20s, leading him to restore two homes, a Victorian in Takoma Park, MD, and his current house, an 1820 Federal, in Hampton, CT.  Yes, he could finally afford his house in the Hamptons!

Although he has always been interested in spiritual matters, the depth of his knowledge, experience, and "connection" expanded exponentially in 2013 when he took a week-long residential course in meditation at Virginia's Monroe Institute.  "Seek, and ye shall find."  "Knock, and it shall be opened."  How true!

Charity Clark, Vocal Music Leader

 Charity Clark is so pleased to be joining the worship team as the vocal music leader at Buckingham. Holding a Masters of Music in vocal performance from the University of Hartford, Charity is a professional singer who has over a decade of experience as a church musician. Praised for her warm rich voice, Charity has many credits as a concert soloist and opera singer in addition to her work as a choral conductor. She currently maintains a private voice and piano studio in Broad Brook, CT where she lives with her husband Matt, their four year old son Christopher, and their cat Velcro. 

Susan Betz, Office Administrator

Susan has worked in an office setting for more than twenty five years, 9 of them at Buckingham Church. She makes sure there are bulletins every Sunday and a newsletter every month, as well as being sure all the bills are paid and questions are answered. Her duties as administrator are too numerous to list and the job changes every day!

Susan has a degree in Graphic Design and Fine Arts and occasionally uses her talents to create bulletin covers and artwork for the church. She grew up in Glastonbury before moving to Manchester 25 years ago to raise her three children. When not with her family, Susan is in her garden, traveling, painting or dog sitting for friends.