Leadership Team

The Bishop's Committee (B.C.) is the governing board of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The B.C. is responsible for the spiritual life, growth, and vitality of the faith community.


Members are elected each year at the Annual Meeting.


The 2024 leadership team was elected at the 63rd Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2024 following the 10:00 am service.


2024 Church Leadership


Bishop The Rt. Rev. Robert "Bob" L. Fitzpatrick

Priest The Rev. Annalise Castro Pasalo

Bishop's Warden Mike Emerson

Junior Warden  Doug Tonokawa

Treasurer Jane Tonokawa


Members at Large

Keola Akana

Patty Avila, M.D.

Sarah Gregory

Jim Lumeng, M.D.

Paul Nachtigall Ph.D. 

Carolyn Remedios

Colin Tolbert-Smith


Meetings are held monthly. All congregation members are welcome to attend at any time. Members are elected annually in January to fill vacant seats.