Pastor
The Rev. Lisa M. Leber began her call at First Lutheran in August 2013. She is grateful to minister to, with and among people who love good liturgy and music, have a heart for social ministry, and are warm and welcoming to all!
Pastor Leber is a native of Central Pennsylvania and a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (College of William and Mary) and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. She served as associate pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, from 1995-2000 and under calls to specialized ministry at two Lutheran social ministry organizations between 2000-2013. Pastor Leber recently served as the treasurer and Finance Committee chair for Safe Harbour, a non-profit serving those experiencing homelessness in Cumberland County, and chaired the board of the Lutheran Camping Corporation (2018-2021). She was also the dean of the former West Cumberland conference and a trustee of National Lutheran Communities and Services. Pastor Leber was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1991 and maintains her license.
Recordings of her recent sermons may be found here: https://firstlutherancarlisle.org/sermons/
Pastor Leber can be reached at pastor@firstlutherancarlisle.org or at the main church number: (717) 249-3310.
Minister of Music/Cantor
First is accepting applications for our part-time (approx. 20 hours/week) minister of music/cantor position. The full job description can be found here: job description. Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to Pastor Leber at pastor@firstlutherancarlisle.org.
Pastoral Assistant
The Rev. Richard Lorenz joined our staff in March 2015 after retiring as the senior pastor of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg. Before serving Trindle Spring, Pastor Lorenz served congregations in New Cumberland and southeastern Pennsylvania. He is married to Marsha and enjoys playing golf, reading and psychology.
Office Manager
Robin Orner has worked in the First Lutheran church office since April 2004. She oversees the congregation’s publications, supports Congregation Council, serves as membership secretary, and keeps things running smoothly. Robin and her husband, Sam, are members of the congregation and volunteer in many of our ministries.
Robin can be reached at secretary@firstlutherancarlisle.org or the main church number: (717) 249-3310.
Financial Secretary
Hope Miller has served as our financial secretary since January 2019, after serving as our interim financial secretary in 2015 and 2018. She is responsible for financial record-keeping, accounts payable, budget development, and financial reporting for the congregation. She and her husband, Taylor, are faithful members of First Lutheran and proud parents and grandparents.
Hope can be reached at busadmin@firstlutherancarlisle.org or the main church number: (717) 249-3310.