About Us:
Leadership
Bernt Hillesland, Pastor
The name "Bernt" is pronounced "Bear-nt," one syllable. Bernt grew up in Pasco, Washington and then went to study at St Olaf College in Minnesota, Yale Divinity School in Connecticut, and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA – where he met his wife, Katherine Marshall. She is also a Pastor, currently serving at Holy Shepherd Lutheran in Chatsworth. Bernt's first ministry experience was at the Nativity House drop-in-center for street people in Tacoma, Washington, while serving in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. He served at St Mark's Lutheran Church in Tacoma before coming to Woodland Hills. Bernt's interests include American literature, attempting to learn mandolin, hop-heavy beer, and the wild and fun task of raising five kids. Here's a recent article about me and the congregation. Blog is here.
Email: pastorhillesland@gmail.com
Lisa Curtis, Music Director and Faith Liaison
Lisa Curtis has been around St Luke for some time, having raised her three children in this community. Now, she coordinates and leads music and faith ministries at St Luke – everything from lovely choir music to fun pageants that she both writes and directs, to the Women’s Bible Study, which she helped to organize.
Email: lfcbeach@aol.com
Judy Platts, Compassion Liaison
Many people meet Judy on their first visit to St Luke, as a warm and welcoming person. Judy coordinates many social events and is a great person to contact if you want to get involved in our work of compassion.
Email: Judy1Simpson@aol.com
Linda Weaver, Mission Liaison
Linda Weaver has served as a leader in this community in many capacities. Currently, she helps coordinate resources such as facilities and parking lot for use in the mission of this church.
Email: lovinglife48@att.net
Tim Abad, Office Manager
Tim acts as receptionist (hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-2pm, phone 818 - 346-3070) and is in charge of most of our publications, especially the bulletins and Chatter newsletter.
Email: office.saint.luke@gmail.com