pastor and staff

meet our pastor and staff

At Los Altos United Methodist Church, our team is committed to fostering a welcoming and nurturing environment for all. Each member plays a vital role in our community, guiding us in worship, service, and spiritual growth.



For more information on each individual, please click the photo and you will be taken to their bio page.

Pastor in a colorful stole stands at a church altar with a tall stained-glass window behind them.

Reverend Erika gara

Lead Pastor

TBD

Director of Choral Music

Smiling woman in red shirt standing before a classroom wall with colorful words and a globe poster.

lorna parascandolo

Family Ministries Coordinator

Woman singing into a microphone onstage in a yellow-and-white top under warm lighting

chloe Swanson

Worship Band Leader -  9am Service

Smiling man in white and red choir robe standing in a church near an organ and wooden pews

joe shafer

Collaborative Artist - 10:30am Service

Smiling person in glasses standing before a colorful mural, wearing a white floral cardigan and patterned top

wendy flint

Preschool Director

Person with glasses and short brown hair smiling against a purple patterned background.

kat lunetto

Office Manager

ADDITIONAL MEMBERS Of OUR STAFF

All the men and women of LAUMC's team are passionate about our church and providing members with everything they could possibly need.


A/V Coordinator - Julian Hernandez

Wedding & Memorial Coordinator -

   Carole Moore

Weekday Custodian - Jerry Carillo

Weekend Custodian - Katie McNamara


we are a member of the california-pacific conference


Cal-Pac Conference Leadership


Resident Bishop -

   Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank


District Superintendent -

   Rev. Siosaia Tu'itahi