The first gathering of the three Design Teams for the Diocese's Strategic Plan 2017, will be taking place this Saturday, April 7, 2018, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew.  All team members should review the Strategic Plan before the meeting.

The Strategic Plan for the Diocese has three goals:

1. The Diocese is committed to developing and sustaining spiritual growth, vitality, curiosity and well-being within our churches.
2. The Diocese seeks to strengthen our identity as one 'ohana and the relationships within our 'ohana among clergy, lay leaders and congregations.
3. The Diocese is focused on improving the capacity for communication within our congregations, across the Diocese, and into our communities as we engage in evangelism.

 

Cainguitan in Texas for First GC Prep Meeting

Angela Cainguitan of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Maui is currently in Texas for a training session as a Province VIII representative for the Official Youth Presence at this year's General Convention.

Cainguitan was selected to be a delegate of the Official Youth Presence at the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, taking place this summer in Austin, Texas.  She will have  seat and voice and will participate in committee hearings and floor debates.

Be sure to keep her in your prayers this weekend as she prepares for her role in July's General Convention. You can follow along at the Episcopal Youth Ministry Facebook page HERE. (#GCOYP18)

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This Saturday!

ECW Maui Spring Fun'd Fair (Rummage Sale)

The Episcopal Church Women on Maui will be holding a Spring Fun'd Fair in Good Shepherd Episcopal Church's Parish Hall, this Saturday, April 7.  The fair runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and there will be tons of clothing, toys books, household items, food and baked goods.  Proceeds will help the ECW with various outreach ministries. For more information, call the church office at (808) 244-4656.  Good Shepherd is located at 2140 Main Street in Wailuku.

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ECW April Diocesan Meeting Coming Up Soon

The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Hawai'i will be holding a meeting on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Honolulu.  The guest speaker for this gathering will be the Rev. Annalise Castro Pasalo. Morning Devotions begin at 9:30 AM, followed by the business meeting, guest speaker and lunch hosted by the women of St. Luke's.  All women are invited to attend.

To best prepare seating and for lunch count, please contact Louise Aloy at (808) 667-0144 or  e-mail her.  You may also contact Laurie Lee at (808) 779-7968 or e-mail. St. Luke's is located at 45 Judd Street in Honolulu.

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Mother's Day Fashion Show to Benefit St. Paul's

Erlinda Tauyan of Isabella's Boutique will be putting on a fashion show fundraiser at the Pomaikai Ballrooms at Dole Cannery on Friday, May 4, 2018. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Honolulu.  The event runs from 5:30 PM to midnight. Treat mom to an early celebration with an evening of fashion, fun, dance and a Mother's Day treat! Several of St. Paul's members will be modeling Erlin's fashions like the one shown above left. Tickets are $65 and can be purchased by contacting the following people:  Helen Sampiano (808) 227-0586, Erlinda Tauyan (808) 375-6225 and Fay De Jesus (808) 636-5061.  Deadline for ticket purchase is April 20.

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Free Concert at Calvary Episcopal

Now in its 27th year of providing music education in the community, Calvary Episcopal Church in Kaneohe presents "Aloha and Best Wishes from Britain," a special concert with music from Henry Purcell (1659-1695) to Beatlemania.

The concert takes place on Saturday, May 5, 2018, beginning at 7:30 PM, and will feature the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Musicians, Hawai'i Opera Theatre Singers, Hawai'i de corps Ballet Dancers, with Simon Crookall, Conductor and Soloist. They will perform music from  Pirates of Penzance  (W. S. GIlbert) and  HMS Pinafore  (Sir Arthur Sullivan).   Favorite songs from Beatlemania and other popular tunes will be performed by the Honolulu Jazz Ensemble with classical guitarist, Ian O'Sullivan.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call (808) 247-0610. Calvary Episcopal is located at 43-435 Aumoku Street in Kaneohe.  

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Godly Play Door Person Training & Gathering

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kailua will be hosting a Door Person Training and Gathering on Sunday, May 6, 2018, from noon to 2:00 PM. It will be a great introduction to Godly Play and also the last Godly Play opportunity in 2018.  There is no cost to attend and a light lunch will be served. If possible, please RSVP by April 30 by  e-mail to Jane Tonokawa .

To learn more about Godly Play, visit their website HERE where you can read an article entitled "Bringing Godly Play to the World and the World to Godly Play."

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General Convention to Again Grapple with Same-Sex Marriage Questions

[Episcopal News Service] On June 26, 2015, when a  U.S. Supreme Court ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the 78th General Convention was in its second day.

A few days later, convention authorized two new marriage rites for trial use ( Resolution A054) by both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. The bishops and deputies also made the canonical definition (via  Resolution A036) of marriage gender-neutral.

Indie Pereira asked her priest, who was at convention in Salt Lake City, if this meant she and her then-fiancée could finally get married at their parish in Tennessee.

It wasn't until November 2015 that the answer to Pereira's question became clear.  Diocese of Tennessee Bishop John Bauerschmidt  told the diocese that he would not allow the use of the rites and that only marriages between men and women could be performed in the diocese. He said that same-sex couples could work with Diocese of Kentucky clergy, whose bishops said they could use the rites.

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Toolkit of The Episcopal Church Provides Valuable Communication Resources

The Episcopal Church's Office of Communication has many resources available to assist churches in sharing the Good News and to engage communities in the work of the Episcopal Church. Monthly updates, special bulletins, videos and a host of materials are just a click away.  To learn more go to the Toolkit webpage HERE .

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Bishop's Easter Message 2018

In case you missed it, click on the picture above to view Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's Easter Message video on YouTube.  To view the e-mail that contains Easter messages from both Bishop Bob and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, as well as the Reclaiming Jesus article, click HERE.

Eucharistic Minister and Visitor Training - O'ahu

There will be two training sessions for Eucharistic Ministers and Eucharistic Visitors at the Cathedral of St. Andrew's Von Holt Room.  The sessions will be led by the Rev. Giovan King, Rector at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church. Both sessions will begin at 9:00 AM for approximately 2-1/2 hours.  Those intending to be Eucharistic Ministers only may then leave.  Those intending to be Eucharistic Visitors must stay for an afternoon session that will last until 3:30 PM.  For more information and to register for one of the training dates, click on the link below:

• Saturday, April 14, 2018 - Register HERE.
• Saturday, June 23, 2018  - Register HERE.

To view the requirements for licensing, visit the diocesan website HERE.

Workshop on Communications for Effective Church Ministry and Leadership on Maui

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Maui will be hosting a workshop on "Understanding the Psycho Social Dynamics of Communications for Effective Church Ministry and Leadership."  The workshop will be taking place on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, and participants must make a commitment to stay for the duration of the workshop.  

T he presenter, Michael Cheang, is an Associate Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies Program at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and holds a doctorate in Public Health. He has received numerous awards for teaching including the Chancellors Citation for Meritorious Teaching in 2016.

Light breakfast with bento lunches and drinks will be provided. To reserve a space and meals, please contact Ricky Melchor at 276-6337 no later than April 7, 2018. (Voice message only)  For more information, download the flyer HERE.

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Spring Sale at Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church will be holding their annual rummage sale on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Be sure to stop by for lots of great rummage items plus crafts, baked goods, plants and ono food! Vendor space is available. To reserve a spot, contact Deb Nishihira at (808) 735-5944 or e-mail her.  Good Samaritan is located at 1801 10th Avenue in Honolulu.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i and 'Iolani School invite you to join the #PrayFastAct Hunger Campaign* by attending the biennial Empty Bowls event to raise awareness about hunger in Hawai'i.  The event will take place on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 5:00 PM, at 'Iolani School.

Following her address will be a simple dinner of soup and bread, student musical performances and student presentations on serving the hungry in our community.

The event is free although donations of food for  Aloha Harvest are being requested that might include fresh vegetables, fruit and packaged foods.  For more information on Empty Bowls and the #PrayFastAct Hunger Campaign, visit the event webpage HERE, where you can also register to attend.  

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Register early and save!

HUI PU Diocesan Summer Youth Camp 2018

June 24-29, 2018

Camp is a great ministry for winning young hearts to God! We hope campers DISCONNECT from WiFi and CONNECT to something GREATER! 

This year's Hui Pu camp will be held June 24-29, 2018, and the theme is "Arise" to remind our youth that they are well equipped to take on this life. Youth will gather in a safe environment for fun faith-filled fellowship. With friends old and new, we hope they will be reminded that they are never alone.

All three camps will be taking place simultaneously at Camp Mokule'ia on O'ahu. Register before April 30, and save! Cost and details are as follows:

• 'OHA (Ages 9-12) - June 24-27 (3 nights)
  $350 or early registration $300
  'Oha is the young shoot that grows from a kalo (taro) plant. The word 'ohana means many shoots from the same root.  'Oha campers will learn social skills through fun games, exploring their sense of wonder while playing in a natural setting, and expressing their creativity.

• LOKAHI (Ages 13-14) - June 24-28 (4 nights)
  $400 or early registration $350
  Lokahi means unity or to come to an agreement.  Lokahi campers will experience independence in a controlled setting; learn the value of being in Christian community through shared spiritual experience and team building activities, that include jumping down a zip line.

• 'OPIO (Ages 15-18) - June 24-29 (5 nights)
  $450 or early registration $400
  'Opio means youth. 'Opio campers will have an opportunity to hike and swim at Ka'ena Point and participate in the high ropes challenge course. The responsibilities and challenges will encourage personal growth and enhance self-confidence, in a setting of fellowship and spiritual awareness.

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SUMMER OF SERVICE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Camp Mokule'ia hosts Hui Pu, an annual summer camp for a week, catering to campers between the age of 9 and 18. We look forward to the camp as a time of growth not just for the campers but counselors as well.  We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:

• COUNSELORS - Must be 20 years or older; love working with kids; enjoy working outdoors and have some experience catering to children between the ages of 9-18.

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March 31, 2018:

Bishop's Easter Message 2018

Presiding Bishop's Easter Message

Reclaiming Jesus: A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis

March 23, 2018:

Bishop's Message: A Reflection on Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation

Strategic Plan 2017 Design Teams Forming

Cainguitan Selected to Attend General Convention

Eucharistic Minister/Visitor Training

Presiding Bishop, Others Begin to Campaign to 'Reclaim Jesus'

March 8, 2018:

Update from the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham

Empty Bowls 2018

Presiding Bishop on Parkland Shooting

February 26, 2018:

Strategic Planning Manager to help with the Design Teams

Hui Pu Lowers Fees, Adds Early Registration

Church Leaders Express Grief, Call for Action