Rev. Katherine Harrington
Senior Pastor & Head of Staff
Born and raised in Wilmington - Ohio, that is - Katie is a life-long Presbyterian who found her way to Princeton Seminary, receiving a dual degree: M. Div. and M.A. in youth ministry. Katie served as Associate Pastor at two Charlotte churches, South Mecklenburg and Sardis. In 2023, she accepted the call to SACPC as our Senior Pastor.
Katie plans worship services, in collaboration with the music staff and the Associate Pastor, preaching most Sundays. She officiates baptisms, weddings, and funerals when requested. She guides the staff in all their efforts for the congregation and moderates the Session.
Katie plans worship services, in collaboration with the music staff and the Associate Pastor, preaching most Sundays. She officiates baptisms, weddings, and funerals when requested. She guides the staff in all their efforts for the congregation and moderates the Session.
Rev. Parker Lucas
Associate Pastor
Parker grew up in South Carolina, receiving his BA in religious studies with a minor in Studio Art from USC. He received his M. Div. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Parker has worked in both congregations and camp and conference ministry. He accepted the call to SACPC as Associate Pastor in 2025.
Parker collaborates with the Board of Deacons on our pastoral care, fellowship, and connections ministries, as well as leading in worship and preaching. He also officiates baptisms, weddings, and funerals as requested.
Parker collaborates with the Board of Deacons on our pastoral care, fellowship, and connections ministries, as well as leading in worship and preaching. He also officiates baptisms, weddings, and funerals as requested.
Rev. Dr. Gary Smith
Parish Associate
Gary is Professor Emeritus of Grove City College, in Pennsylvania, with both an M. Div. and a Ph.D. in American HIstory. As Parish Associate, Gary assists with preaching, leading worship, teaching and visitation. He is also the Director of our Go & Serve Ministries.
Cindy Litzinger
Director of Music
Cindy oversees the Music Ministry at SACPC. She works with children in vocal choirs, instrumental groups, and various musical productions. In addition to working with the children, she directs our adult handbell group.
Angela Burns
Choir Director
Anglea leads the adult vocal choir and helps shape youth musicians to present their gifts in worship.
Matthew McDonald
Contemporary Worship Leader
Matthew is responsible for directing and leading the Contemporary Worship Team. He coordinates and leads all contemporary music rehearsals and helps cultivate youth musical talent.
Sara Bryant
Organist
Sara’s primary role is to serve as the organist/pianist for the traditional worship service. She also supports soloists and ensembles, as needed, and provides music for weddings and funerals.
Jim Fox
Production Coordinator
Jim manages all production aspects of worship services, including live streaming, in collaboration with the worship and music leaders.
Sue McCaffray
Director of Christian Education
Sue teaches, provides resources, and coordinates planning for adult classes, while coordinating with youth and children's directors to plan overall educational programs at SACPC. Sue also oversees the church library and the curriculum center.
Jen Phelps
Director of Youth Ministries
Jen plans and implements programs and activities for our middle and high school youth to help them develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, their church and their community.
Lynn Warner
Director of Children's Ministry
Lynn oversees Christian education programming for our Children's Ministry to create family events and opportunities for fellowship and faith formation for children in Kindergarten - 5th Grade.
Amy Allen
Nursery Coordinator
Amy oversees the nursery team caring for children from birth to pre-k. She is also a teacher with the SACPC preschool.
René Sasser
Preschool Director
Rene creates and oversees a loving, enriching, and healthy environment for children, teachers, and parents to learn and grow as they navigate the preschool years. She oversees an amazing group of teachers who nurture these children each week.
Catheryn Thomas
Executive Administrator
Catheryn handles much of the “behind-the-scenes” work for staff, collaborating with other staff members in both big-picture and detailed planning. Catheryn manages the church's facility-use calendar, scheduling church groups as well as community and mission partners, coordinating all set up and other needs in the building. She also handles Memorial Garden requests.
Susan Dykes
Financial Administrator
Susan oversees all financial matters of the church, from processing giving, payroll, and invoices, to assisting the staff and Session with budgets. Her scope covers the main church as well as The Block (tenants) across 15th Street.
Emily Donovan
Communications Director
Emily is responsible for digital communications, keeping the congregation and community engaged and informed via website, app, social media, newsletters, and other media outlets.
Gayle Bell
Front Desk
Gayle assists the Financial Administrator with various tasks and also welcomes members and guests at the reception desk. Gayle assists the Deacons with their caregiving duties.
Libby White
Front Desk
Libby is responsible for recording worship attendance, mailing to homebound members, and greeting members and guests at the reception desk. She also manages the paperwork for baptisms and weddings.
Catherine Beaman
Administrative Assistant
Catherine is responsible for worship bulletins, printing announcement sheets, updating bulletin boards and other printing needs.
Tony Colmenares
Facilities Manager
Tony is responsible for all aspects of the building systems, maintenance, and security, for the main church building, the HUB, the Sisson House, and the Memorial Garden. Oversees the Facilities Team.
Tom Malisher
Sexton
Tom is a part of the Facilities Team, and he is responsible for scheduled set up for various events in the church and for assisting with maintenance needs. Tom also assists with security as needed.
Hank Montgomery
Sanctuary A/V
Hank creates weekly audio CDs of each Sunday sermon which are sent to our home-bound members.