Our Clergy and Staff

The church office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
If you have a question and are not sure which of our staff members to ask, please call the church office at 317-846-8716.  

---

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Walters, Priest-in-Charge
317-846-8716, ext 12 

Father Larry has served parishes in Texas, Missouri, and Michigan. He retired from full-time ministry as the rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jackson, Michigan. after fourteen years in 2014.  Since "retirement," he has  enjoyed doing both long-term and short-term ministry in several parishes. He graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. He received a Master of Divinity degree from the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, and a Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Development from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. 

In his role as Priest-in-Charge, Father Larry will be the lead clergy and officiant in March and April, awaiting the arrival of the sixth rector of St. Christopher's. He will share in the responsibilities for worship, preaching, and pastoral care with the Priest Affiliate. 

Father Larry and his wife Teresa moved to Fishers in 2015 and have enjoyed becoming "Hoosierized." They have been married for 45 years. Their son Michael, his wife Sarah, and their daughter live in Jackson, Michigan.
​
Born  in Kansas, Father Larry is proud to be a Jayhawk (especially during basketball season). 

---

The Rev. Kathryn Thomas, Interim Priest Associate
317-846-8716, ext 13 

Before retiring in December 2017 and returning to St. Christopher’s, Mother Kathy served nine years as rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Mother Kathy began her journey in the Episcopal Church at St. Christopher’s in 1992 and served as Christian Education Director through 2003. From St. Christopher’s, Kathy went to St. Paul’s Indianapolis where she was ordained to the priesthood in 2004 and served as associate rector overseeing Adult Formation and Fellowship.

Mother Kathy graduated from Kent State University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, and later attended St. Meinrad  School of Theology, earning a Masters in Religious Education.  She received her Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

Kathy’s passion and work has always been in education, and more specifically Christian Education.  Following five years teaching Kindergarten and first grade, Mother Kathy began what would become the focus of her ministry. Kathy served as a Director of Christian Education in several Roman Catholic parishes in Indiana before joining the Episcopal Church.  In addition, Mother Kathy taught religious studies for thirteen years at Cathedral High School while working part-time as St. Christopher’s Director of Christian Education. Upon becoming a rector, Mother Kathy’s interests grew to include congregational development, and she completed a course of work from the Congregational Development Institute.

Mother Kathy was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She and husband David moved to Indiana in 1989 as David pursued a graduate degree in art at Indiana State University, Terre Haute.  High School sweethearts, they have been married 46 years, have three grown sons, and four grandchildren.

Mother Kathy enjoys swimming, reading, travel, and visiting friends.  In retirement, she has pursued a life-long desire, tap dancing!

​In her role as interim priest associate, Mother Kathy will share responsibilities for presiding, preaching, pastoral care, and work with the newly formed Christian Education Committee.

---

Youth Leader (open)
If you have questions or interest, please contact the Parish Administrator, Anita Walker
317-846-8716, ext 11  | awalker@stchriscarmel.org

---

Robert Richter, Director of Music & Organist
317-846-8716, ext 15 | rrichter@stchriscarmel.org

Robert is in his sixth year of music ministry and leadership at St. Christopher's. He previously served as Assistant Organist and Choir Director for two years at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in Indianapolis. 

A native of Illinois, Robert graduated from the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music with a degree in Organ Performance. He received his Master of Music, also in Organ Performance, from Arizona State University in 2006.

After earning his Master of Music degree, Robert served for two years as the Organ Scholar at Christ Episcopal Church in Bronxville, New York. From 2008 to 2010 he served as Organ Fellow (Assistant Organist) at the Episcopal Cathedral of All Saints in Albany, New York. Robert also served as a visiting instructor in organ at Anderson University.  
​
In his spare time Robert enjoys running, biking, and cooking.

---

Cathy Scott, Coordinator, Children's Ministries
317-846-8716 | cscott@stchriscarmel.org

Cathy has worked with children’s formation programs for many years, beginning at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she progressed from Nursery Volunteer Coordinator to Sunday School teacher and Sunday School Coordinator. 

After moving to Carmel, she worked at Mohawk Trails Elementary as a First Grade teaching assistant and First Grade Christian Formation class teacher at St. Christopher’s. 

Cathy holds Certificates in both Human Development and Learning and Early Childhood Program Administration which she recently earned through the process of completing a Master of Arts in Education through Ball State University.  Additionally, she is a certified Godly Play teacher.
​
Favorite activities outside of work include cooking, sewing, reading, and an assortment of arts and crafts.

---

Anita Walker, Parish Administrator
317-846-8716, ext 11 | awalker@stchriscarmel.org

Anita joined the staff in May 2017. As Parish Administrator, she supports staff, volunteers, and parishioners to fulfill the mission of St. Christopher’s. She manages the parish calendar which involves scheduling events, and managing facility use. She handles external requests for use of the facilities. She maintains the parishioner contact information and lists. She also has oversight of contractors and vendors providing services to St. Christopher’s.
 
Anita brings 20 years of business experience in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, not-for-profit organizations, insurance, and transportation. She enjoys working in a mufti-functional team environment and helping people solve problems. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Indiana Wesleyan. 

​She and her husband Eric live in Noblesville. A lover of music, Anita enjoys singing. She has written and recorded music. When she’s not singing, she’s reading or editing photos.

---

Cindy Short, Treasury Assistant
317-846-8716, ext 16 | cshort@stchriscarmel.org

Cindy is in her sixth year with St. Christopher's. She came to us with 14 years of accounting experience. She has an Associates in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.

Cindy and her husband have two children. She is an avid reader.