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The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i
Where you'll find announcements and links to upcoming events and activities from around the Diocese
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November 13, 2019
Diocesan Events & Special Announcements
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HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo of our clergy was taken at the Convention Eucharist in the Cathedral of St. Andrew, on Friday, October 25, 2019. Most wore red palaka stoles in celebration of our 50 years as a Diocese. This event marked the end of a year-long celebration that kicked off at
last year's Convention
on the Big Island. Full coverage of this year's Convention is now posted
HERE
. (Photo by S. Nishioka)
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FULL COVERAGE OF CONVENTION 51 IS NOW POSTED ON THE NEWS WEBSITE
HERE
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Proper 27
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
Page 236
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MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS
Held at
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Saturday, November 16:
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Von Holt Room
This is a special full-day meeting with all governance groups: Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, and Diocesan Council
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS
Upcoming deadlines to apply:
November 29, 2019
December 27, 2019
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CLERGY EDUCATION DAY: Feeding & Being Fed: 21st Century Ministry as Eucharist
Saturday, December 7, 2019
9:30 AM -3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, Honolulu
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Visit the Diocese's website and dedicated news website! Click on the images to go there now!
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CHURCHES IN TRANSITION:
All Saints' Episcopal
Kapa'a, Kaua'i
Epiphany Episcopal
Honolulu, O'ahu
Parish of the Good Shepherd
Wailuku, Maui
St. Mary's Episcopal
Mo'ili'ili, O'ahu
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Seabury Hall (Chaplain)
Makawao, Maui
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Visit the Transition Ministry webpage
HERE
for more info...
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Organist/Choir Director
10 hours per week
St. Christopher's, Kailua
Part-time Organist
2 hours per week
St. Stephen's, Wahiawa
Click
HERE
for more info on all positions...
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Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele
Click
HERE
for more info and to purchase.
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The Good Shepherd Church Women in Ministry still have a few palaka stoles and scarves for sale. The beautifully sewn items are $45 for the stoles and $35 for the scarves. Please
e-mail Louise Aloy if you are interested in purchasing either of these items. They will also take orders if these sell out.
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If your church is interested in installing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) please
e-mail Rae Costa. The Red Cross is offering the Diocese discounted training rates with a minimum of four persons (including neighbor islands).
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From the Bishop
INTRODUCING TEACHINGS BY CLERGY
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During our Strategic Initiatives work in 2017-18, one of the issues raised was a desire from the lay people of the Diocese for more theological teaching from the clergy. I have invited the clergy of the Diocese to share reflections on the Nicene Creed. I asked that the reflections be short and include short questions at the end to encourage conversations (and these could be used for personal prayer or in a congregation’s study group). Priests are ordained to be “faithful pastors,
patient teachers, and wise councilors” (BCP, p. 534). These Reflections will be offered over the next few months in the e-News and on the Diocesan website
HERE.
Our first Teachings by Clergy piece is by the Rev. David Gierlach, Rector of St. Elizabeth's in Honolulu:
REFLECTIONS ON THE NICENE CREED
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At a gathering last month in Philadelphia that focused on The Wisdom Jesus, one of the main speakers began to talk about the Nicene Creed, with an eyeball roll and some tongue in cheek comments about how dry and esoteric it all is, how the debates that formed the Creed way back when were like debating the number of angels dancing on the head of a pin, and most especially, how this boring philosophy is so at odds with the living, loving, embracing, dancing, laughter of God.
And I must say, that while I have tremendous respect for and aloha toward this speaker, her words bothered me, a lot. Perhaps because we seem so easily to discard 1700 years of received wisdom. Perhaps because when I find myself slowing down with its words, rather than the bored rote recitation it usually receives, I begin to see glimpses of raw beauty and deep insight in its words. That by affirming a sacred Trinity, all equal, all in love, all also distinct, the very nature of God is relationship, and as creatures made in God’s image, relationship with all of creation is also our sacred call, our sacred destiny. The Creed is therefore not only about who God is, it’s about who we are too.
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HOLY NATIVITY ANNOUNCES NEW RECTOR, THE REV. ELIZABETH BERMAN
Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Aina Haina announced their new Rector, the Rev. Elizabeth "Libby" Berman, who will be joining them in early January.
On their Facebook page, Holy Nativity shares the following:
Originally from Huron, South Dakota, Rev. Libby Berman has served as a Curate, Interim, and Rector of several Churches in Massachusetts and also as a consultant for the Episcopal Church Foundation in New York. From 2011 to 2018 she was the Canon for Congregational Development for the Diocese of Massachusetts. She brings dynamic energy to Holy Nativity and we are truly blessed to have a passionate beacon of light on board to vitalize our church.
Rev. Libby graduated in 1986 with a BA, cum laude, in History and Science from Harvard University. She has a Masters in Educational Administration from Harvard University along with a Masters in Divinity, Biblical Studies from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge Massachusetts. She was ordained in the priesthood in 2002. She and her husband Mark have two grown daughters, Samantha and Emily.
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DIOCESAN POLICY UPDATES
Two policies have recently been adopted by the Diocesan Council and can be found on the
Resource > Forms & Documents page of the website. The Fundraising policy has been updated and supersedes previous policies. The Charges to Congregations for Attorney’s Work is a new policy.
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH:
APPLY NOW FOR EYE20!
(Note: New location!!!)
The triennial Episcopal Youth Event is coming up in the summer of 2020, and applications are now being accepted for the Hawai'i youth delegation. Up to 24 high school youth will be selected. For more information and to apply, visit the Hawai'i EYE20 page
HERE. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2019.
Over 1,000 high school youth are projected to attend one of the Episcopal Church's largest events, that will be held on the grounds of the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, July 7-11, 2020. The theme for EYE20 is: Unite! ¡Unámanos! based on Matthew 11:29.
Following EYE20, the Hawai'i delegation is planning to stay in the area to perform community service for a few more days. Exact dates to be determined.
For more information about EYE, visit the Episcopal Church's EYE20 website
HERE, their Facebook page
HERE, or the Diocesan EYE20 webpage
HERE.
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Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE!
DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT: "ONE BODY"
For middle school and high school youth
March 20-22, 2020, Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua
More information to come soon!
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BE A SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR!
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Camp Mokule'ia is now accepting applications for its 2020 Summer Camp staff! Counselors, Counselors-in-training, and Camp Nurse positions are available. Working at summer camp is a great way to grow in your faith and share God's love with others. For more information or to apply, contact Seini Lino at (808) 637-6241 or e-mail
seini@campmokuleia.org. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.
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EPISCOPAL SERVICE CORPS (ESC) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2020-2021 SERVICE YEAR
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The Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) is now accepting applications for their 2020-2021 service year. Visit their website
HERE to learn more and to apply.
Episcopal Service Corps is a network of young adults ages 21-32 serving through locally organized intentional communities that are dedicated to:
- Serving others in solidarity
- Promoting justice in community
- Deepening spiritual awareness
- Discerning vocation
- Living simply
Everyone serving through ESC commits to a year of volunteer local service, as well as a household Rule of Life, regular spiritual direction, discernment and community practices. (Deadline to apply is January 10, 2020.)
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NEW DIGITAL INVITATION KITS FOR ADVENT
All Advent Resources Available Online
New and updated Advent resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith are now available: Way of Love Digital Invitation Kit, updated
Journeying the Way of Love Advent calendar and curriculum, AdventWord 2019,
Sermons That Work compilation of Advent and Christmas selections, Advent reflections from Episcopal Migration Ministries, and bulletin inserts. All are available
HERE
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Read full article)
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS
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CLERGY EDUCATION DAY 2019
Feeding and Being Fed: 21st Century Ministry as Eucharist with Bishop Jim Mathes
Saturday, December 7, 2019
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
All clergy are invited to attend. Airfare for neighbor island clergy will be covered. For more information and to register, click
HERE.
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REMINDER: SEEKING PHOTOS OF CHURCH FONTS
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We are still seeking a few more photos of church fonts in the Diocese for the Retired Clergy Ministry notecards. Please e-mail your digital photos to
news@episcopalhawaii.org by December 1. Happy clicking!
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ORDINATION TO THE TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE: JAMES SHIRE
Saturday, December 21, 2019, 3:30 PM, St. Christopher’s, 93 N Kainalu Dr, Kailua, at 3:30 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Clergy are invited to vest with red stoles.
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From the Bishop
GUIDELINES FOR CREATING EXPERIMENTAL LITURGIES AND NEW TEXTS FOR WORSHIP IN THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I
I commend the Task Group for their outstanding work and I look forward to our shared exploration of liturgical possibilities in the coming months before the 2021 General Convention. Download the Guidelines
HERE and Evaluation Form
HERE.
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CREATION CARE GRANTS AVAILABLE
For more information, click
HERE.
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UTO YOUNG ADULT & SEMINARIAN GRANTS
UTO Young Adult and Seminarian grants for Episcopal students enrolled in an ordination-track program at an Episcopal seminary or diocesan/regional training school. Deadline to apply is February 7, 2020.
READ MORE
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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This week!
Finding Nemo, Jr. at Tenney Theatre
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The St. Andrew's Schools will be featuring its fall production of
Disney's Finding Nemo, Jr. on November 15, 16 and 17, 2019, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew's Tenney Theatre. Showtimes are:
November 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM
November 17 at 4:00 PM
Admission is just $10 and children under 3 are free! For more information and tickets, visit the school website
HERE.
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Sunday, November 24: A Special Blessing Ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Andrew
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Concluding a four-year renovation of the Cathedral of St. Andrew's
Wahi Kapu ("sacred space") or Royal Chapel, a special blessing will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019, during the 8:00 AM Hawaiian service. The service is also part of the Cathedral's observance of the annual Feast of the Holy Sovereigns, and the centerpiece of the renovation project is fittingly, a beautiful icon of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, that will be installed earlier on Friday, November 22. Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will lead the blessing, and members of the Royal Societies will be in attendance. The public is invited. To read the official press release with more details, click
HERE. (Pictured is the Chapel in 2015 before the renovation.)
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St. Luke's Annual Christmas Craft Fair & Rummage Sale
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Fair and Rummage Sale in their Parish Hall on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Lots of great items for sale and super bargains as well. St. Luke's is located at 45 N. Judd Street in Honolulu.
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28th Annual Ho'okuikahi Service
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The 28th annual Queen Lili'uokalani Ho'okuikahi will be taking place on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Central Union Church in Honolulu, from 6:00-7:00 PM. This ecumenical event will feature the Cathedral Choir of St. Andrew, Hokuloa Singers of 'Iolani School, and others.
The date of the event represents a dark time in Hawaiian history when Queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown, but is now being recognized as a day of reconciliation and hope that focuses on the Queen's courage and conviction for non-violence that has been an example and legacy to her people. The Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center (PJRC) has organized this annual event to "educate and advocate for justice and mercy for Na Kanaka Maoli and all the people of Hawai`i in the spirit of reconciliation." For more information, contact the Rev. Kaleo Patterson at (808) 330-3769.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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St. Michael's Family Game Night
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The St. Michael and All Angel's Children's and Youth Ministry will be hosting a Family Game night on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a potluck dinner and ice cream bar, and lots of fun in store for kids and adults! Please bring some canned goods for their Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. St. Michael's is located at 4364 Hardy Street in Lihue.
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Christ Memorial Movie in the Hall
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Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea will be holding a family movie night in their Parish Hall on Friday, November 29, and will be showing the animated film The Star, that features lots of big name stars like Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson and Mariah Carey. Doors open at 5:30 PM and movie time is at 6:15 PM. There will be free popcorn and hotdogs. Pack up the kids, sand chairs and sleeping bags for a fun night with the family. Please bring one canned good per person for the food pantry. The Parish Hall is located at 2518 Kolo Road.
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All Saints' Holiday Craft Fair
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The All Saints' annual Holiday Craft Fair will be taking place on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. There are always tons of great hand-crafted items, jewelry and clothing, perfect for holiday gift giving. There will also be a concession booth and silent auction. All Saints' is located at 4-1065 Kuhio Highway in Kapa'a.
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Kalaupapa 2020 Service Retreats
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St. Michael and All Angel's ReSource for Christian Spirituality have set the dates for their Kalaupapa Service Retreats for the first half of 2020:
- January 22-26, 2020 (DEPOSIT DUE 11/13)
- March 11-15, 2020
- June 24-28, 2020
The theme is Powerful Connections: Then and Now, as participants discover Kalaupapa-- its history, culture, people and the 'aina-- and listen to the personal stories of the people who lived in exile there. For more information, download the flyer
HERE, or contact
the Rev. Phyllis Meighen at (808) 647-4346.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Visit the Diocesan website's
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
page to see the ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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St. James' Annual Christmas Bazaar
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St. James' Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. There will be the usual great gift offerings, baked goods, food, and silent auction. This year's silent auction includes two beautifully framed watercolor paintings of St. James', by a parishioner. St. James' is located at 65-1237 Kawaihae Road in Kamuela (Waimea).
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond
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Diocese of New York establishes reparations fund, adopts anti-slavery resolutions from 1860
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At its annual convention on Nov. 8 and 9, the Diocese of New York established a task force to examine how it can make meaningful reparations for its participation in the slave trade and committed $1.1 million from its endowment to fund the efforts the task force recommends.
READ MORE
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Episcopal Church ‘still in’ despite Trump administration’s withdrawal from Paris climate pact
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The Trump administration announced on Nov. 4 that it would withdraw the United States from the global climate pact known as the “Paris agreement” within a year, but that won’t affect The Episcopal Church’s commitment to the agreement’s goal of stopping or slowing climate change.
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Executive Council closes fall meeting with vote endorsing major ‘Way of Love’ expansion
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The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council concluded its four-day meeting here Oct. 21 with a series of votes that included an endorsement of plans for a dramatic expansion of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Way of Love initiative, featuring plans for a major revival event in New York and a growing list of media projects.
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Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Contractor
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 636-7776
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