Our Pastor - Evangelical Lutheran Church

On March 1, after being our shepherd and friend - Pastor Peter DeBartolo and Wife Karen, retired after 42 years as Pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church.

While in transition, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Gallupville remains focused on serving our congregation. As a member of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) we are a community church where people encounter Jesus, grow in Faith and care for one another. Curtis Van Steele has taken the lead to fill the pulpit with our Deacons, and Deacons in training - weekly Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM where we gather around God's Word and walk together to reach out with Christ's love. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Sunday School for Adults, Youth and children follows coffee time after service in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday School starts at 11:00 am and runs to 12::00 pm.

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Pastor Peter DeBartolo has been Conferred the Title and Honor of Pastor Emeritus

During our worship service on Sunday, February 2, 2026, Pastor DeBartolo received the Title and Honor of Pastor Emeritus for his many years of being our shepherd at Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The term “Pastor Emeritus” is used by a local church to honor a person whose lengthy ministry in that local church has been one of distinguished service. The designation recognizes an individual’s retirement from that particular local church and from active ordained ministry. Conferring this status is an act of a local church and is an honor that the church may wish to consider following the pastor’s departure. Pastor DeBartolo has faithfully served Evangelical Lutheran Church for almost 42 years and we are grateful for his Christian example and how he has led and guided us all these years. We pray for the next step that the Lord has in store for him and his wife in their life of service to the Lord.

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