ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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Clergy & Staff

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Vicar Jennifer Masada
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The Rev. Deacon Lani Bowman
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Deacon in Formation, Jeanne Cooper
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Kathy Matsuda, Family & Community Network Coordinator
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Carolann Mandela, Thrift Shop & Admin Coordinator

Bishop's Committee

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Marcy Amonette
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Dave Lambrecht
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Michelle Simpson
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Rebecca Bartholomy
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Laura La Gassa
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Joël Tan

Officers

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John Sakai, Bishop's Warden
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Laura La Gassa, Clerk
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Cindy Sakai, Treasurer
OUR TEAMS
Buildings & Grounds - This team tackles the nitty gritty of maintaining all four of our campus buildings as well as stewarding the 'āina we are fortunate to have been entrusted to care for. Members are:
  • Dave Lambrecht & Maurine Gomes (co-chairs)​
  • Kim Lambrecht

Spiritual Growth - This team guides our Spirit School (for adults) and Godly Play (for keiki) learning programs. Members are:
  • Vicar Jennifer (chair)
  • Kathy Matsuda
  • Lani Bowman

Family & Community Network - This team assists with our community service efforts, partnerships, and events, including food sustainability partnerships, music events, Thrift Shop, Annual Bazaar, MamaJam, and community meetings. Members are:
  • Kathy Matsuda (Family & Community Network Coordinator)
  • Joël Tan
  • ​Jeanne Cooper
  • Lani Bowman
  • Michelle Simpson

Finance & Stewardship - Members are:
  • Cindy Sakai (treasurer)
  • Kim Lambrecht
For continuity, Vicar Jennifer and Bishop's Warden John Sakai attend all four core team meetings.
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​​ ​Volunteer Music Director
  • Kirk Corey 
2026 Delegates to the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i Annual Meeting
Laura La Gassa
Brendan McDougall
Alternates: Maurine Gomes and John Cole
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St. Augustine's Episcopal Church (The Big Island)
54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapa'au, HI 96755
Mailing: P. O. Box 220 Kapa'au, HI 96755
Phone: (808) 889-5390 | E-Mail: [email protected]

© 2016 St. Augustine's Episcopal Church (Big Island). All Rights Reserved.
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  • Home
    • Why we are here - our mission
    • Inclusive church
    • LGBTQ+
    • Leadership teams & clergy
    • History
    • Church Campus
    • The Episcopal Church
    • Contact >
      • Space Rentals
      • Facilities Calendar
  • Services
    • Sundays
    • Funeral Planning
  • Community Action
    • Serving North Kohala
    • Thrift Shop >
      • Children's Clothing
      • Adult Clothing & Shoes
      • Household Items
      • Sports, Medical, Misc.
      • Sewing & Crafts
      • Complete price list
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Keiki, Youth & Young Adults >
      • College Support Program
    • Adult Learning & Creativity
    • Gathering
    • Buildings & Grounds
  • Give to St. Augustine's
  • News & Events
    • Newsletter
    • Vicar's message this week
    • Monthly Calendar
    • Annual Bazaar
  • Spiritual Resources
  • Bishop's Committee Portal (requires login)