Staff
REV. Taylor Hagbo
Pastor
Pastor Taylor Hagbo grew up in Washington State, spending most of his childhood in the town of Ellensburg. He earned degrees in both Biology and Religion at Pacific Lutheran University, where his faith deepened and his love for the Lutheran tradition began to take shape. After college, Taylor spent time living and working at Holden Village—a remote, Lutheran retreat center in the Cascade Mountains. A connection from Holden Village eventually brought him to Humboldt County, where he met his wife, Sadie, and began to feel God’s call to ordained ministry.
Taylor earned his Master of Divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA, where he learned alongside students from other faith traditions within the Graduate Theological Union. Taylor’s ministry has included a pastoral internship at a “coffee-shop church” in Missouri and four years working as a Hospice Chaplain in Humboldt County. He began serving as Pastor at the Lutheran Church of Arcata in July of 2023. Taylor greatly enjoys outdoor ministry, liturgical music, and exploring how faith connects with everyday life. He and Sadie, along with their daughters Trudy and Tilda, feel grateful to call Arcata home and to be part of this wonderful church!
Gwyn Czerwinski
office manager
Gwyn is a long-time resident of Arcata and member of LCA. She enjoys her family, the Plaza, camping, and taking walks in our beautiful area.
e-mail: gwyn@lutheranchurcharcata.org
TIM LARSON
Custodian
Tim is a long-time resident of the area and works hard to maintain our beautiful buildings and grounds.
Karen Giacomini
Parish Nurse
Karen is a retired R.N. with 50 years of nursing experience and 32 years of experience in health care management. She is available to provide health guidance and resources for the congregation as the need arises.
Nancy Call
PIANiST
Music has always been an important part of Nancy's life. She enjoys playing traditional and contemporary music at our church.
RYan Hoopes
PIANiST
Ryan A. Hoopes grew up in Eureka and plays the piano. He is an improviser first. His influences include Keith Jarrett, J. S. Bach, Solas, Beethoven, and W. A. Mozart. He is largely self-taught and rebellious by nature, but did come under the tutelage of Dr. Daniela Mineva. He has studied hymnology and hopes to write a liturgy for Eucharist. Ryan also enjoys running and tea.
TIM CLAASEN, Jonathan Claasen & ELIOT CLAASEN
Contemporary Worship Team
Tim, Jonathan, and Eliot are local musicians who love the North Coast, music, and leading God's people in worship.