Our Staff

Pastor - Rev. Callie Torres
Pastor Callie graduated from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in 2020 and began serving as the pastor of Saron Lutheran Church in April of 2021. Pastor Callie is passionate about pastoral ministry: preaching, teaching, administering the sacraments, and service to the community. In her free time you may find her crocheting, playing her ukulele, or practicing yoga. She lives with her husband, daughter, and two cats in Manteca. If you would like to meet with or talk to Pastor Callie you can send her a message here.
Pastor Callie graduated from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in 2020 and began serving as the pastor of Saron Lutheran Church in April of 2021. Pastor Callie is passionate about pastoral ministry: preaching, teaching, administering the sacraments, and service to the community. In her free time you may find her crocheting, playing her ukulele, or practicing yoga. She lives with her husband, daughter, and two cats in Manteca. If you would like to meet with or talk to Pastor Callie you can send her a message here.

Church Secretary - Louise Spurgeon
Louise is a native to the Central Valley, born Stockton, raised in Ripon, she worked at Van Allen Elementary in Escalon as their Confidental Secretary for 25 years and shares her experience as our Church Secretary. She is a proud mom and grandma and loves to garden in her free time. She lives in Escalon. She is excited to greet you with a smile when you come into the office!
Louise is a native to the Central Valley, born Stockton, raised in Ripon, she worked at Van Allen Elementary in Escalon as their Confidental Secretary for 25 years and shares her experience as our Church Secretary. She is a proud mom and grandma and loves to garden in her free time. She lives in Escalon. She is excited to greet you with a smile when you come into the office!
Musicians
Karin Reenstierna, Music Director. Katie Bomer, Sylvia McGowan, and Bob Dahlin are our regular church musicians. Musicians may be available to play music for weddings and funerals and such requests may be made by contacting the Church Office.
Karin Reenstierna, Music Director. Katie Bomer, Sylvia McGowan, and Bob Dahlin are our regular church musicians. Musicians may be available to play music for weddings and funerals and such requests may be made by contacting the Church Office.