Since July 4, 2024, Lay Person Assigned Sailosi Savu Falanisisi Koloto has been serving as the pastor at Patagonia Community United Methodist Church. He brings with him a passion for building relationships, preaching, and guiding the congregation in spiritual growth. Losi is dedicated to creating a welcoming and embracing environment where all people can experience the love and grace of God.
Originally from California and of Tongan descent, Losi has been involved in ministry all his life, following in the footsteps of his father. Together, they served in various churches across the Bay Area, including Palo Alto First United Methodist Church, Oakland UMC, San Bruno First United Methodist Church, Falehufanga UMC, and Seaside Hilton UMC. Losi has served in various capacities, including youth and young adult ministry, choir leadership, and small-class teaching. These experiences have shaped his approach to ministry and deepened his commitment to serving others. He holds a Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Care and is currently pursuing further theological studies with the goal of becoming an ordained minister in the Methodist Church.
In his ministry, Losi enjoys preaching, guiding worship, and praising. He is passionate about journeying together with the church into new and exciting ventures and being actively involved with his congregation. One of his greatest joys is witnessing how Christ’s presence and love can transform people’s lives, bringing about positive and lasting change.
Outside of ministry, Losi enjoys spending time with his wife, Velonika Koloto, and their daughter, Marion, who is with him in Patagonia. His eldest daughter, Agnes, is teaching in New Zealand, and their youngest, Sinisia Leka, is middle school in Tonga. He has a passion for music and enjoys playing the trumpet, a little piano, and guitar. Losi also enjoys watching sports and finds joy in the simple pleasures of life, bringing warmth and laughter to those around him.
The mission of Patagonia Community United Methodist Church is to share God’s love in Christ, build community and faith, and serve in mission and social holiness.