Please pray for all those affected and in the path of Hurricane Irma...

Prayer for Preparedness and Response 

A Celebration of the Life of

The Rt. Rev. Richard S. O. Chang

A Celebration of the Life of the Rt. Rev. Richard S. O. Chang, the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Hawai'i, will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, located at 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu.

Family Visitation is from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 PM. The service will begin at 4:00 PM. Reception to follow.

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Memorial Service for 

The Rev. Rudolph "Rudy" Duncan

 

If you'd like information about parking, etc., please call St. John's By-the-Sea office at (808) 239-7198. Notes of condolence may be sent to his widow:

Mrs. Ulu Duncan

46-082 Puulena St, #1221

Kaneohe, HI 96744

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DEADLINES TODAY!

49th Annual Meeting of Convention

Deadline TODAY, September 6:

• Early reduced registration fee (see below)
• Submission of resolutions
• Necrology reporting
• Nominations for Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Cathedral Chapter and Secretary of the Convention (Deadline for this is only for publishing in the convention booklet.) 

Registration Reminder: Early registration fee of $70.00 per person is in effect through Wednesday, September 6.  After this date the fee will go up to $85.00, and late registration (after September 29) will be $105.00. To register, click HERE .

Travel Arrangements: If you are an authorized traveler on a neighbor island, remember to book your air travel. E-mail [email protected] to make your reservation.

Volunteer: Lots of opportunities to volunteer are available.  Visit the volunteer webpage HERE.  Meals are provided!

Up-to-date information will be posted on the Annual Meeting webpage  HERE  as it is made available.  If you have any questions, contact Rae Costa at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, or e-mail her .

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Community Education Workshop at Holy Nativity

Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Honolulu will be hosting a special community education workshop entitiled What Students Need to Succeed: Building Resilience, on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 6:00 PM.

Dr. Jason Keifer explains the importance of resilience and answers questions about ways to help children develop this essential quality.  Though it can be difficult to see a child disappointed or frustrated, in fact, working through setbacks or difficulties is one of the most empowering experiences a child will ever have. 

Jyo Bridgewater, Principal of Holy Nativity School, discusses how schools have an important role to play in this critical work.  Questions may be submitted in advance to Bridgewater by e-mail, or call (808)  373-3232 for more information.  

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Human Trafficking Forum at St. Mark's

St. Mark's monthly Rector's Forum will feature speakers from Ho'ola Na Pua, who will be speaking about the renewal of trafficked girls, through health, education, advocacy and reintegration.  The Forum will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 11:30 AM.

The Rector's Forum is a community gathering that takes place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, located 539 Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu. Each month, guest speakers are invited to help inform the community about a variety of issues. A Q&A period follows each presentation.  For more information, click HERE.

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Organ Concert at St. Christopher's

St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Kailua will be wrapping up their summer organ concert series on Sunday, September 24, 2017, at 4:00 PM.  Dan Werning, will be the featured organist.

Their first summer concert featured Mark Wong and Katherine Crosier and the newly refurbished organ was dedicated.  In July, their second concert brought Joey Fala, who put on a wonderful performance. 

St. Christopher's is located at 93 North Kainalu Drive in Kailua.  The concert is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact the church office at (808) 262-8176.

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Tickets Now Available!

Emmanuel's 15th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

Get ready for another evening of chocolate decadence at Emmanuel Episcopal Church's annual Chocolate Extravaganza, taking place on Saturday, October 7, 2017.  Now in its 15th year, the event promises to satisfy any sweet tooth with an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet with endless truffles, fudge, brownies and even chocolate bacon! Enjoy a chocolate fountain and bid on fabulous items in their Silent Auction.   

The event runs from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Tickets are $25 pre-sale and $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Hawai'i and Emmanuel Church.  For more information, ticket purchases, sponsors and donors, visit their website  HERE.  

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Godly Play Potluck at St. Christopher's

All are invited to attend a Godly Play potluck gathering at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua on Sunday, October 15, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM.  Jenny Wallace, the Godly Play Foundation Trainer for Hawai'i, will lead a Godly Play story followed by a meal.  Please bring a dish to share.

St. Christopher's is located at 93 North Kainalu Drive in Kailua. For more information, contact the St. Christopher Church Office at (808) 262-8167.

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