Capturing energy from the sun allows us to move away from reliance on fossil fuels. And for the Church of the Holy Nativity, it allows us to reduce the cost of using electricity on our campus.
The first step in saving costs was our switching all our lights to LED.
Next, our solar panels were installed in 2019. Solar photovoltaics, or “PV” for short, turn sunshine ("photons") directly into electricity ("voltage") through a scientific phenomenon known as the photovoltaic effect. The basic unit of a solar panel is a solar cell, made out of silicon wafers similar to those used in computer chips. These cells are assembled into solar modules, which in turn are connected together in rectangular solar panels.
Also, our meters were adjusted so that they measure what energy we draw from HECO’s electric grid as well as how much energy we contribute to it. There are inverters, too. These devices turn the DC (direct current) electricity to AC (alternating current) used in our homes and offices. Last summer the system was “turned on.”
There’s more of this story to be told, so watch this space for Part II and III.
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Sunday School is on its way back...
LIVE on the Church Lanai at 9am on Sundays,
beginning February 9!
We are very grateful to Chandi Hinrichs and Tusi Mayer for this regular offering of teaching and time. Please contact Chandi if you have questions: chandihinrichs2@aol.com
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Taco Night & Talk Story...
has been rescheduled for Saturday evening, February 19.Join us as we share ideas about how to make our 75th anniversary fantastic!
Watch this space for start time and more information.
We've finished up with our adult formation discussion of the book Saving Us
by Katharine Hayhoe.
Please let Rev. Jenn know if you would still like to read the book and she will be sure to make one available. ALSO, The recordings of our three speakers can be found here:
Parish Annual Meeting on Sunday January 30th, after Services.
Standing to serve as Junior Warden Austin Nakoa. Those standing to serve on
the vestry are Kim Garner,
Lila Johnson, Ginnie Long,
and Jack Tonaki.
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The new hardcopyDay by Day
(Feb - Apr 2022) is in the office!
Large print & pocket size!
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We will be putting together the 2022 Church Directory, soon. If you have changed your name, residential address, phone number or email address -- please let us know!
Email: hncparish@gmail.com
or
Call 808 373-2131 (M-Th 9a-12p)
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Chinese New Year begins
February 1, 2022!
Tiger Years are:
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
The Year of the Tiger will be about making positive changes. We’re finding enthusiasm again, both for ourselves and for others, and social progress feels possible again!
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
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From Rev Jenn's sermon on January 23, 2022:
In Luke's Gospel, we hear Jesus talk about God's promise being fulfilled. He goes to the synagogue in Nazareth and is asked to read from the scriptures:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind..."
Jesus isn't anointed to fill up the temple with believers and worshippers. His mission is to free us from all the ways that the world holds us in captivity. Jesus is anointed to teach us to go and spread the love of God to all people, wherever they are, whomever they are... We will be free from the captivity of the world if we focus on love and trust God to help us deliver it!"
