LUMC STAFF MEMBERS
Littleton United Methodist’s leadership and worship team is a group of seasoned, experienced, and educated professionals devoted to serving their community. Our leadership staff hold a variety of post-graduate degrees, and are focused on investing their time, energy, and resources not only into our congregation and faith community, but also into our greater neighborhood and community at large.
REV. CHRIS CARR
Senior
Pastor
Chris earned a B.A. in Public Policy Studies and Master of Divinity from Duke University. Chris has served United Methodist Churches in Colorado and Wyoming over the years, most recently as a District Superintendent in the Mountain Sky Conference from 2019 to 2025. His wife, Charlotte, is a hospice chaplain, and they have two young adult children along with a dog and cat.
DR. DAVID KATES
LISA PERKINS
LIZZY FLAVIN-PINE
Director of Music Ministries
David has served as the Director of Music and Fine Arts Ministries since 1991. He loves working with musicians of all ages, and has taught on the choral faculties of CU, Boulder & CCU. He holds music degrees from LSU, Sam Houston State and CU, Boulder. David is married to Kelly, who teaches performing arts. Their daughter Ella studies engineering in Vancouver at UBC, while Anna is a senior at Heritage High School.
Director of Children's and Family Ministries
As of February 2024, Lisa Perkins has enjoyed being the Director of Children’s Ministries for 10 years! When not at the church, Lisa loves to explore Colorado with her husband Dan, daughter Quinn and her local parents Chuck & Sherrie. Hailing from Austin, Texas where she taught elementary school for 10 years, Lisa and her family enjoy visiting Austin to see the Perkins side of the family – but only in the winter!
Director of Youth
Ministries
Lizzy Flavin-Pine earned her BA in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University and Certificate in Youth Ministry Leadership from the Center for Continuing Education at Yale Divinity School. She has served in multiple areas of church leadership in various denominations over the years, most recently at Central Christian Church here in Denver.
AMY HUNTER
KACY POPOVICH
TARA WOLFE
SUSAN CICIRELLO
Director of Great
Escape ELC
Director of
Operations
Communications
Specialist
Church
Organist
Amy taught elementary school for six years before returning to preschool. Amy has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, along with an Early Childhood Director Certification. What she likes most about teaching is seeing the changes and growth in each child. In her spare time she enjoys: reading, softball and being with family.
Kacy is a professional office administrator with 20 years of experience. She has worked in the non-profit sector and is passionate about helping others. She has a special interest in human resources and received her certification in 2021. When she isn't working, she enjoys volunteering at the Goodwill, camping with her family and watching the Denver Broncos. She is married to Jeremy with two step-sons, two cats and two bunnies.
Tara is a seasoned communications manager specializing in nonprofits and the arts. A Colorado local, Tara received her BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia before returning to Colorado to earn her MA from the University of Denver. Tara is passionate about service and is currently interning with the Blue Bench in Denver while earning her MSW from Tulane University. She lives with her spouse Winter and their two beloved dogs.
Susan holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree (piano & organ) from Wartburg College and a Master of Arts in Music Education degree with Orff-Schulwerk Certification from the University of Denver. She has served as organist and choir director at various Lutheran and Presbyterian churches in the Denver area, served as accompanist for the Denver Lutheran Chorale, Cherry Creek Chorale and the choirs at Regis University, and taught music in the public schools for 40 years. Susan and husband Bernard reside in Centennial.