Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at First Lutheran are comprised of disciples of Jesus who love, care and pray for all who enter here. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them, or call our church office to contact someone who may be able to help.

  • JOSE LUIS LA TORRE CUADROS

    PASTOR

    The Rev. JOSE LUIS LA TORRE CUADROS (MPhil, JD, MDiv, BTh, BA Law & Political Science) was born in Lima, Peru and he was ordained into pastoral ministry on October 31st, 1998 and was called to serve as our Pastor on February 19th, 2023. e-mail: pastorjoseluislatorre@gmail.com His website is https://www.joseluislatorrecuadros.com

  • Connie Boone

    Deacon

    Deacon Connie's ministry includes visitation, prayer support, and helps the pastor during Sunday worship. 

  • FRANCES LEPP

    Administrator

    Frances is our church administrator who designs the bulletins, newsletters, and special projects for the church. Frances enjoys supporting the church in a variety of ways. Please contact Frances with any scheduling, planning, or promotional needs.  e-mail: admin@orlandlutheran.com


  • Erika ray

    ORGANIST AND MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Erika plays the organ and piano and work with the pastor in the worship and liturgical preparation.

  • Anna Cason

    cantor

    My name is Anna Cason and I have been singing for what seems my whole life, and at St. Paul's and First Lutheran since October of 2023. In the grand town of Orland, on an olive orchard and farm, is where I live. I am interested in history and horses. I have many hobbies, a few notable ones being fishing, singing, drawing, horse riding,  studying the American Revolutionary War, and writing. My favorite song is the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

  • Jeannette Smith

    Custodian