About St. Augustine's
Founded as a mission of the Church of England in 1884 by English families who immigrated here to the sugar cane plantations, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church has long been a center of life in Kohala. Today, “the red door church” reflects the lifestyle, diversity, and community roots of North Kohala. Our parishioners range in age from keiki (children) to kupuna (elderly-grandparent) and enrich our congregation with their heritages and traditions of Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese, Puerto Rican, Korean, African, Hawaiian, Samoan, and Caucasian ancestry.
Clergy & Staff
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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John Sakai, Bishop's Warden
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Cindy Sakai, Treasurer
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Kathy Matsuda, Family & Community Network Coordinator
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Open, Office Administrator
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Leadership team members & their roles
Pi'ilani Fernandez - Bishop's Committee, Finance Team, Community Events & Partnerships Team
Dave Lambrecht - Bishop's Committee, Buildings & Grounds Team
Kim Lambrecht - Bishop's Committee, Buildings & Grounds Team, Finance & Stewardship Team
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Maurine Gomes - Buildings & Grounds Team
Melanie Sahagun - Clerk, Bishop's Committee, Community Events & Partnerships Team
Michelle Simpson - Bishop's Committee, Buildings & Grounds Team, Community Events & Partnerships Team
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OFFICERS
Bishop's Warden
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) and Kim Lambrecht.
Christian Education - This team guides our Spirit School (for adults) and Godly Play (for keiki) learning programs. Members are Vicar Jennifer (chair) and Kathy Matsuda.
Community Events & Partnerships - our 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), Melanie Sahagun, Lani Bowman, and Michelle Simpson.
Finance & Stewardship - Cindy Sakai and Kim Lambrecht.
NOTE - For continuity, Vicar Jennifer and Bishop's Warden John Sakai attend all four core team meetings.
TEAMS
Buildings & Grounds Team
Bishop's Warden
- John Sakai
- Cindy Sakai
- Maurine Gomes
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) and Kim Lambrecht.
Christian Education - This team guides our Spirit School (for adults) and Godly Play (for keiki) learning programs. Members are Vicar Jennifer (chair) and Kathy Matsuda.
Community Events & Partnerships - our 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), Melanie Sahagun, Lani Bowman, and Michelle Simpson.
Finance & Stewardship - Cindy Sakai and Kim Lambrecht.
NOTE - For continuity, Vicar Jennifer and Bishop's Warden John Sakai attend all four core team meetings.
TEAMS
Buildings & Grounds Team
- Dave Lambrecht & Maurine Gomes (co-chairs)
- Kim Lambrecht
- Michelle Simpson
- Cindy Sakai (Chair)
- Pi'ilani Fernandez
- Kim Lambrecht
- Kathy Matsuda & Lani Bowman (co-chairs)
- Pi'ilani Fernandiz
- Melanie Sahagun
- Michelle Simpson
- Jennifer Masada
- Kathy Matsuda
- Kirk Corey
2024 DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I ANNUAL CONVENTION DELEGATES
Eileen Hartwings
Laura La Gassa
Laura La Gassa
