Our Clergy and Staff

The church office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 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. Cara Spaccarelli, Rector
317-846-8716, x12 | Email

It was the desire to help people encounter God in the world that drew Cara into ministry, and it has been her privilege to walk with many as they discover the ways God comes to them “disguised as their life,” as the theologian Richard Rohr would say.  Cara became the sixth Rector of St. Christopher's in 2019.  Prior to moving here, she served as Rector of Christ Church Capitol Hill in Washington, DC for nine years, and Canon for Youth, Young Adults, Outreach, and Adult Education at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for four years.   A Midwesterner by birth and upbringing, the Rev. Cara Spaccarelli grew up in Cincinnati. After graduating from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a major in American Studies, she attended the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and received a Master of Divinity.  

Cara and her husband Michael have been married since 2004 and have two sons. Cara enjoys running, occasionally crafting, and meeting her annual goal to read 52 books.  

Associate Rector (position open)
If you have questions or interest, please contact the Rector, the Rev. Cara Spaccarelli
317-846-8716, ext 12  | Email

Association Rector Description

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Youth Leader (position open)
If you have questions or interest, please contact the Rector, the Rev. Cara Spaccarelli
317-846-8716, ext 12  | Email

Youth Leader Description

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Robert Richter, Director of Music & Organist
317-846-8716, ext 15 | Email

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.  
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In his spare time Robert enjoys running, biking, and cooking.

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Cathy Scott, Coordinator, Children's Ministries
317-846-8716 | Email

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.
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Favorite activities outside of work include cooking, sewing, reading, and an assortment of arts and crafts.

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Anita Walker, Parish Administrator
317-846-8716, ext 11 | Email

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.

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Cindy Short, Treasury Assistant
317-846-8716, ext 16 | Email

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.