E-News: What's Happening in the Diocese?

	In This Issue:
+ EYE17: Path to Peace
+ Ordination to the Presbyterate: Castro
+ 2nd Annual Music Conference
+ New Date: Celebration of New Ministry - Pasalo
+ Annual Chrism Mass and Clergy Education Day
+ Bishops' Scholarships Applications
+ Church Resources Offered by ECF
+ Godly Play Offers New Commuter Core Classes
+ A Tasteful Benefit
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?:
+ Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year's Message
+ Applications Being Accepted for Conant Grants
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:
+ Updated Safe Church Training Dates
+ The 25th Anniversary Ho'okuikahi - Reconciliation
+ Celebration of New Ministry: Golding
+ Apply Now for 2017 Roanridge Trust Award Grants
+ Episcopal Service Corps
+ 2017 United Thank Offering Grant Applications Being Accepted
+ Support the Diocese Through AmazonSmile
+ Hawaiian-Language Gospel Book & BCP
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This issue's header photo was taken at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Honolulu on (appropriately) The Feast of Epiphany, January 6, 2017, The Sunday school children and their teachers celebrated this special day with the rest of the congregation. (Photos from the Epiphany Facebook page.)

Prayer

Second Sunday After Epiphany

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light
of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word
and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the
ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

p. 215

Mark Your

Calendars!

JANUARY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS:

Saturday, January 21, 2017

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

Honolulu

Commission on Ministry

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bishop's Reading Room

Standing Committee

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bishop's Office

Diocesan Council

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Videoconference from the

Diocesan Conference Room

DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANT REMINDER:

Monthly deadline for submission is the last Friday of the month.

Next due dates:

January 27

February 24

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Register Now!

2nd ANNUAL MUSIC CONFERENCE

January 27 & 28, 2017

St. Timothy's, Aiea

For more info...

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CHRISM MASS & CLERGY EDUCATION DAY

Saturday, March 4, 2017

8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

St. Paul's & The

Cathedral of St. Andrew (Von Holt Room), Honolulu

For more info...

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Upcoming Safe Church Trainings

Please check under the island listings for a class taking place in your area.

	KAUA'I
Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Saturdays, 9:00 AM St. Paul's, Kekaha For more info... Christ Memorial Food Pantry Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM Christ Memorial, Kilauea For more info... Saturday Market and Swap Meet Ongoing every second Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM All Saints', Kapaʻa For more info... Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion Service Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM St. Michael's, Lihue For more info... ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM St. Michael's, Lihue Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM St. John's, Ele'ele For more info... Holy Listening Ongoing second Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 PM St. Michael, Lihue Call Rev. Dr. Phyllis Meighen (UCC): (808) 647-4346 Laundry Love Kauai Ongoing first & third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM Kapaa Laundromat, Kapaʻa For more info... First Fridays Fun & Fellowship Ongoing first Fridays, 6:30 PM Christ Memorial, Kilauea For more info... Soup Kitchen at St. Paul's Ongoing last Saturdays, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM St. Paul's (ECWK), Kekaha For more info... 11th Annual All Angels Jazz Festival February 3-5 St. Michael's, Lihue For more info...

	MAUI
Centering Prayer Group Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Adult Lectionary Study Group Wednesdays, 9:00 AM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info: E-mail A Tasteful Benefit Saturday, January 21, 2017, 4:30 - 8:30 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei For more info... Safeguarding God's Children Training Saturday, March 25, 10:30 AM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei For more info...

Opportunities

LAY POSITION POSTINGS:

Director of Music

Approximately 15-hr/week

Parish of St. Clement, Honolulu

Click HERE for more info.

Volunteers Needed

A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) on Maui is seeking administrative volunteers. Visit their webpage HERE.

If you would liked to post a lay position at your church, e-mail Communications with the information. Positions are also posted on the Diocesan website HERE

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January 11, 2017

EPISCOPAL YOUTH EVENT 2017:

Deadline to Apply is this Friday, January 13

EYE17: Path to Peace

The deadline for high school youth to apply as a youth representative for the Episcopal Youth Event 2017 (EYE17) Hawai'i delegation, is this Friday, January 13.

Drawing hundreds of high school youth from throughout the Episcopal Church, EYE17 will be held on July 10-14, 2017, on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, in partnership with the Diocese of Oklahoma . Following EYE17, the Hawai'i delegation will be taking part in mission and community service for 3-4 days before returning home.

The theme for EYE17 is Path to Peace, based on Matthew 5:1-12. The theme was developed by the EYE17 Mission Planning Team who discerned a call to focus on peacemaking and the ways each member of the Jesus Movement can pursue a path to peace

Applications should be received in the Office of the Bishop by Friday, January 13, 2017. Download the application HERE, or on the diocese's EYE webpage HERE, where more information can be found. All applications will require the signature of a parent/guardian and priest, warden or youth leader of the church. Up to 24 youth will represent the Diocese and selected delegates will be notified in early February.

Depending on the final number of youth representatives selected, adult chaperones are required to be a part of the delegation. If you are interested in applying to be an adult chaperone, you may view the requirements on the diocesan EYE17 page and download an application.

A portion of the cost will be covered by the Diocese, but the estimated balance for airfare, ground transportation, lodging, registration fees and most meals are expected to run $1,500 - $2,000 per person. If you have any questions, e-mail [email protected].

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This Saturday!
Ordination to the Presbyterate:

The Rev. Dcn. Annalise Marie Castro

Having received the consent of the Standing Committee, God and the People willing, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will ordain Annalise Marie Castro, to the Presbyterate in the Cathedral of St. Andrew, 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Clergy are invited to vest. White stoles. If you are available, please join us. Please remember to keep Annalise in your prayers.

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Register NOW! Deadline approaching!

Second Annual Music Conference in January

The second annual diocesan Music Conference will be taking place on Friday and Saturday, January 27 and 28, 2017, at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Aiea.

Returning to share his knowledge and passion is Dent Davidson (pictured above), the Associate for Arts & Liturgy on the bishop's staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Joining him will be Sandra Montes, the Episcopal Church Foundation's Spanish Language Resource Consultant, who shares a passion for music, education and writing.

Both sessions will be different. Pricing for each day is $30, or $50 for both days, and includes lunch. For more information and to register, click HERE. Deadline to register is Friday, January 20, 2017. If you have questions, e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

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New Date Scheduled!

Celebration of New Ministry:

The Rev. Ernesto "JaR" Pasalo

There will be a Celebration of New Ministry at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Kapolei, on Saturday, February 25, 2017, beginning at 10:00 AM. This is a NEW date originally scheduled for January 8. Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will be the Celebrant and preacher for his appointment of the Rev. Ernesto "JaR" Pasalo, who has been with St. Nick's since July. The service will take place on the diocesan land across from Kapolei Elementary School (91-1119 Kama'aha Loop) where Sunday services are held. Clergy are invited to vest. There will be a reception following the service.

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Annual Chrism Mass and Clergy Education Day

The annual Chrism Mass and Clergy Education Day will be taking place on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, with the Chrism Mass at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 9:00 AM, followed by a Clergy Education Day in The Cathedral of St. Andrew's Von Holt Room at 10:30 AM. The class is expected to last until 3:00 PM.

For more information and to register, click HERE. If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. Cn. Sandy Alexander.

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Bishops' Scholarships Applications

The Diocese of Hawai'i has two scholarship funds available for students for the 2017-2018 school year:

Bishop's Scholarship Fund - Students entering kindergarten to grade 12 entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time.
The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund - Children of clergy under the age of 24 who are canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese of Hawai'i.

The submission deadline is Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 4:00 PM. For detailed eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click HERE . For more information or should you have any questions, please e-mail Irina Martikainen, or call (808) 536-7776, x302.

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Church Resources Offered by ECF
By The Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham

I want to make sure that our lay and clerical leaders throughout the diocese are familiar with the excellent resources offered by The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF, an independent foundation dedicated to but not an official ministry of The Episcopal Church). You may be most familiar with their Vestry Resource Guide (newly updated in 2015), which I commend to all of you.

ECF has just released their webinar schedule for the next couple of months. The 2017 winter schedule includes webinars on vestry leadership, investment strategies for 2017, planning for the end of life, preaching and leadership, understanding congregational conflict, and more. The complete schedule can be be found HERE.

In particular, please note the "Vestry Orientation" on February 9. This webinar will help you to understand roles, responsibilities and best practices for vestries --perfect timing as congregations throughout the diocese elect new members to their leadership teams! If you are interested in a particular webinar, sign up! Even if you can't be there "live," you will get e-mail links to the recorded sessions.

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Godly Play Offers New Commuter Core Classes

Godly Play is offering "Commuter Core Training" in the hopes that it will be a convenient option for participants. The complete training program is covered over three separate Saturdays instead of a single three-day training session. Participants can sign up for each module or class separately, and can take any missed session in a future offering. The links to register for the classes are as follows:

Sacred Stories - Saturday, February 4, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
Parables - Saturday, March 4, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kailua
Liturgical Action - Saturday, April 1, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, St. Christopher Episcopal Church, Kailua

The classes are for both new and returning participants, and huge Episcopal discounts apply. If you have any questions, e-mail Jenny Wallace.

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Trinity By-the-Sea: A Tasteful Benefit

Trinity Episcopal Church By-the-Sea on Maui will be holding their 3rd annual Tasteful Benefit that raises equal funds for the island's CareVan outreach program, A Cup of Cold Water, and the church. The elegant event takes place on Saturday, January 21, from 4:30 - 8:30 PM in the gardens of Trinity, and will feature a sumptuous dinner, live entertainment by Joy Fields and DJ Dan Weismann, and a silent auction. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website HERE.

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond

Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year's Message

To view his video message and full text, click on the image at left. The text of his message begins as follows:

Recently I stood in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, which was bombed on 14th November, 1940. On the remains of the wall behind the altar are written the words, 'Father Forgive' - echoing the words that Jesus prayed as his enemies crucified him. The day after the bombing, the Provost of the Cathedral, an extraordinary man called Dick Howard, made a commitment not to revenge but to seek forgiveness and reconciliation.

On Christmas Day that year, Provost Howard preached a sermon that was broadcast across the Empire on the BBC. In it, he called for a new and more Christ-like world after the war.

I started life as a clergyman here in Coventry. I was ordained in the new Cathedral, which was built alongside the ruins. I never imagined I'd work here, but for five years I helped lead Coventry's global ministry of reconciliation, which grew out of Dick Howard's vision and now has 200 partners for peace around the world. READ MORE

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Applications Being Accepted for Conant Grants

[January 4, 2017] Applications are now being accepted for Conant Grants from the Episcopal Church for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Conant Grant funds are provided for the improvement of seminary-based theological education. Specifically, the grants are directed for the support of research, writing and course development undertaken by faculty members at the recognized Episcopal seminaries in the United States. The funds are derived from a trust fund established by William S. and Mary M. Conant in 1953.

Information, instructions, and application are available HERE. Deadline for submitting an application is Friday, February 10, 2017. Grant recipients will be announced in March. For more information and to submit an application, contact Ann Hercules , Associate for Mission Beyond the Church and Grants.

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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:

UPDATED: Safe Church Training Dates

The Church's Safe Church Policies require church leadership and those working with children to attend special training classes. The following classes have been set up with more to come. Please read the Safe Church Policies to note the differences between Safeguarding God's Children and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training, and to see if you are required to attend a class. Classes listed are open to the diocese. Churches arranging their own closed classes are not listed here.

Saturday, March 11 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (St. Timothy's Aiea, O'ahu) For more information and to register, click HERE. Please note that this training was originally scheduled for February 25 and has been changed. If you registered for the February 25 training, you must re-register through the link shown.

Saturday, March 25 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei, Maui) - For more information and to register, click HERE.

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The 25th Anniversary Ho'okuihaki - Reconciliation

On Tuesday, January 17, 2017, Queen Lili'uokalani's legacy of justice, nonviolence and reconciliation will be honored and remembered in the 25th Anniversary Ho'okuikahi - Reconciliation at Kaumakapili Church in Honolulu. Guest speakers include the Rev. Dr. David Hirano, Dr. Ha'aheo Guanson, and will feature two choirs from Kaumakapili Church and Kawaihao Church. The event will begin at 7:00 PM. Kaumakapili Church is located at 766 N. King Street. For more information, contact Kahu Kaleo Patterson at (808) 330-3769, or e-mail him.

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Coming Up!
Celebration of New Ministry:

The Rev. Christopher Golding

The people of Emmanuel Episcopal Church invite you to a Celebration of New Ministry on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at 3:00 PM. Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will institute the Rev. Christopher Peter James Golding as their Vicar. Clergy are welcome to process. Red stoles. A vegan reception will follow. In lieu of a lei, a donation may be made to Emmanuel Church for outreach ministry. Emmanuel is located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua. If you plan to attend please RSVP by e-mail to the church office by February 1, 2017.

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Apply Now for 2017 Roanridge Trust Award Grants

[December 15, 2017] Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Roanridge Trust Award Grants from the Episcopal Church. The Roanridge Trust Award Grants are provided annually for creative models of leadership development, training and ministries in small towns and rural communities across the Episcopal Church.

Dioceses, congregations and Episcopal-related organizations and institutions are invited to apply for the grants which generally range from $5,000 to $20,000.

"The Roanridge Trust Award Grants support creative ministry and highlight the many unique ways we encounter and serve Jesus in rural and small towns across our church," commented the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers, Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation and Stewardship of Creation. "The wisdom and models we develop in these sites can help to teach and grow churches everywhere, and they should be celebrated and supported."

More information, application and instructions can be found HERE. Application deadline is February 3. Applications must be submitted to [email protected].

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Episcopal Service Corps Accepting Applications for Coming Year:

If you are a young adult who is interested in a year of service with one of our ESC communities across the country, start your application today!

The mission of Episcopal Service Corps is to develop and support a national network of intentional communities in the Episcopal Church. Our communities are marked by young adults:

serving others in solidarity, promoting justice in community
deepening spiritual awareness and vocational discernment
living simply in intentional Christian community

Corps Members serve in non-profit organizations for 11-12 months. They receive a monthly stipend , housing, and participate in regular faith formation with their house members. The program in Hawaii (applicants can apply to up to 7 different programs) is called Creation Care and is located at Camp Mokule'ia.

To find out more about Creation Care or any of the ESC programs contact Rev. David Baumgart Turner (Camp Mokule'ia Executive Director) or Kelly Schaefer (Camp Mokule'ia Creation Care Director) or go to the ESC website to find out more and apply today!

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2017 United Thank Offering Grant Applications Being Accepted

[December 5, 2016] Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 United Thank Offering grants. The focus for the 2017 United Thank Offering grants is Evangelism - Reconciliation: Following Jesus' way of creating loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with God, each other, and all creation.

"This is the Jesus Movement and the United Thank Offering is a part of the Jesus Movement," commented Sandra K. Squires, Ed.D., United Thank Offering Board President. "Join us as the United Thank Offering continues its tradition of thankfulness by awarding grants for 2017."

Detailed guidelines for applying for the grants are HERE . The deadline is 5 pm Eastern on March 3, 2017 . For more information about guidelines and applications, e-mail the Rev. Heather Melton , Missioner for United Thank Offering.

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Support the Diocese Through AmazonSmile

Several churches in the Diocese are already hooked up to AmazonSmile, where a percentage of your purchase goes to the organization of your choice. The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i is now also a part of this program! You can shop at AmazonSmile and .5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases will go to the Diocese. To shop and get your purchase credited to the Diocese's AmazonSmile account, click HERE , or visit the Diocesan website's homepage and click on the AmazonSmile banner to be taken to their site. For more information, e-mail Charmaine Ito.

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Hawaiian-Language Gospel Book (Na 'Euanelio Hemolele) & Book of Common Prayer Available for Purchase

The Office of the Bishop is offering for purchase, Na 'Euanelio Hemolele, the Holy Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Hawaiian-language Book of Common Prayer. Both of these books are available for purchase through the Office of the Bishop and can be ordered online HERE. If you have any questions, e-mail Charmaine Ito.

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In case you missed it, click on the image above to read

the latest December 2016 issue of the E-Chronicle.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an edition of the E-News? Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements. To see the complete article, click on the linked issues below or visit the Diocesan website's

Archived E-News Editions.

December 30, 2016:

Bishop's New Year's Message: Reading List for 2017

Ask the Bishop: Worship & Communion

Celebration of New Ministry: Golding February 12

25th Anniversary Ho'okuikahi - Reconciliation

Jesus Revivals Set for 2017-2018

December 24, 2016:

Bishop's Christmas Message 2016

December 16, 2016:

Transitions in the Office of the Bishop

Clergy Transitions

2nd Annual Music Conference Registration Open

EYE17 Application for Youth Delegation

11th Annual All Angels Jazz Festival February 3-5

Applications for YASC Being Accepted

2017 UTO Grant Applications Being Accepted

December 1, 2016:

A Note from the Bishop on Post-Election

Second Annual Music Conference January 27 & 28

Support the Diocese Through AmazonSmile

Evangelism Matters Videos Available

November 24, 2016:

A Thanksgiving Reflection from Bishop Bob

November 10, 2016:

Video from the Presiding Bishop

Convention XLVIII

EYE17: Path to Peace

Young Adult Service Corps Accepting Applications

October 26, 2016:

Upcoming Ordination to the Presbyterate: Castro January 14

Presiding Bishop's Opening Remarks at Executive Council Meeting

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