Christ Church on Capitol Hill (DC)
Staff & Leaders

The Rev. Cara Spaccarelli

The Reverend Cara Spaccarelli is the 28th rector of Christ Church. Cara's passion in ministry is for drawing people into the community of the church and encouraging the spiritual growth of members, newcomers, and strangers alike. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cara was raised in the Episcopal Church. She received her MDiv at Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. Ordained in 2006 in the Diocese of Minnesota, Cara served at St. Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis for four years. Cara lives in Capitol Hill with her husband and 2 young boys.