Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Latest news in the Diocese

November 28, 2022

The Feast of the Holy Sovereigns

O Sovereign God, who raised up (King) Kamehameha (IV) and (Queen) Emma to be rulers in Hawaii, and inspired and enabled them to be diligent in good works for the welfare of their people and the good of your Church: Receive our thanks for their witness to the Gospel; and grant that we, with them, may attain to the crown of glory that never fades away; through Jesus Christ our Savior and Redeemer, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

November 28 is the date of The Feast of the Holy Sovereigns, and churches around the Diocese observe this Feast Day during the month of November with enhanced worship and celebration. This issue's header photo was taken on Sunday, November 20, in The Cathedral of St. Andrew's wahi kapu (sacred place) that was set aside in honor of its founders and our Holy Sovereigns, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma. Civic and Royal Societies (shown above) are invited to participate in these services throughout the Diocese. (Photo by Rae Costa)

From the Bishop

Ordination to the Priesthood of Frank Condello

Aloha,

Having received the consent of the Standing Committee, I hereby inform the Diocese of Hawaiʻi that: I have taken order for the ordination to the Priesthood of Frank Condello.

The ordination is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM, in the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu.

Clergy are invited to vest (cassock/surplice or cassock alb) with red stoles.

Your prayers and presence are requested.

Mahalo,

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

RIP: Ululani Hopkins Duncan

Ululani Hopkins Duncan, the widow of the Rev. Rudoph Duncan, died on Wednesday, November 16, after a long illness. She would have been 95 next month. Ulu was a graduate of St. Andrew’s Priory, class of 1948. Rudy served as the Vicar and first Rector of St. Mary’s Church, Honolulu, from 1968 to 1979, and as the Diocesan Treasurer from 1979 until his retirement in 1991.

Please remember Ulu in your prayers and in the Prayers of the People of our congregations.

ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, to whom there is never any prayer made without hope of mercy, be merciful to the soul of your faithful servant, Ululani, being departed from this world in the confession of your Holy Name that she and all the departed may be welcomed into the company of your saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May our sister, Ululani, rest in peace. Amen.

Yours faithfully,

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Bishop's Thanksgiving Message 2022

In case you missed it, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shared a Thanksgiving message while recuperating from COVID-19 at home. Click HERE to read his message that was released on Wednesday, November 23.

Be sure to stay informed with the Bishop's latest messages by clicking on the button shown. All video messages also appear on the Dioceseʻs YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE

Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities.

Convention 54 Updates

Updates to the Convention 54 feature article have been posted, and includes the Annual Meeting election results. Click HERE to go there now. The official Convention Journal will be coming soon.

New Film Explores Episcopal Church's Groundbreaking History of Ethical Investing

A new documentary—first shown to The Episcopal Church Executive Council during its fall meeting—highlights the church’s pioneering efforts in conducting socially responsible investing more than a half-century ago.

The Executive Council Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CCSR) commissioned the 30-minute film, directed by award-winning producer Peter Swanson, to help tell the story of the church’s groundbreaking—and ongoing—efforts to align its financial investments with the values of Jesus Christ.

Featured in the video from our Diocese is the Rev. Canon Brian Grieves, who has served as both Chair and Vice Chair of the committee. Grieves also shared that Cynnie Sallie of St. Jude's was a part of CCSR in the 1990s, and served as chair for three years. To learn more and watch the video, click on the image or HERE.

ADVENT RESOURCES

The Season of Advent offically started on Sunday, November 27. The Episcopal Church offers a variety of Advent resources that can be found HERE, including a daily video collect. Quick links to some are shown below, and further below are additional resources:

Godly Play: Advent Reflection

As we enter our journey to the Mystery of Christmas, we are preparing for the child who is coming. But who is this child? This Advent reflection, The Child Who is Coming, invites us to center our Advent journey in smallness. Click on the image or HERE to view the video reflection.

Advent Sermons from the Monks of Saint John the Evangelist

The Brothers of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are providing a series of recorded sermons for congregations this Advent season. The free sermon resource can be used in a service where a preacher may not be available. The videos can also be used as an adult forum resource. To register to receive the sermons and reflection questions, click HERE. For more information, click HERE.

Apply Now! St. Andrew's Priory Merit Scholarship

St. Andrew's Priory is now accepting applications for their Merit Scholarship, which is a half tuition award for new and current students entering grades 6, 7, and 9 in the 2023-24 school year. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2023. For more information view the postcard HERE, or visit their website HERE.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CAMP MOKULĒ'IA:

Christmas Musicians and Violin Request

For Camp Mokulē'ia's Christmas Stay Cay, they are seeking musicians available to play at their Sunday morning brunch (December 11). They are also reaching out to see if anyone has a violin they could borrow for one of their staff. Please email Lynea to coordinate. Mahalo!

Reminder: Christmas Stay Cay

December 9-11, 2022

'Tis the season for aloha! Join us at Camp Mokulē'ia for a weekend full of cookie decorating, ornament making, Christmas carols, a Christmas themed movie and a picture with Santa! Our classic camp fun such as paddle boarding and zip-lining will also be waiting for you and your family under the tree! Click HERE to register.

Camp Mokulē'ia Youth Retreat with Easton Davis February 3-5, 2023

Calling all priests, parishioners, friends, and family! Do you know any teenagers in grades 6-12? After 2 years of the pandemic, we need help getting our youth back! Help us connect with them! Email Lynea if you know of families that could benefit from Diocesan youth activities! Better yet, help them come to the Youth Retreat in February by giving them the Diocesan Youth Retreat flyer HERE. Youth and chaperones can register using the QR Code on the flyer or click HERE.

(This is a Chronicle series features articles from the Diocese's deputation team. In this issue, we feature the Rev. Jennifer Latham from Holy Nativity. Visit the GC80 Connection webpage HERE where all featured articles will be housed.)

GC 80 was my first in person experience with General Convention. As an alternate, I sat at the back of the delegate floor and observed for the first two days. I am one of the co-leaders of our diocesan Creation Care and Environmental Justice Task Force, so I was especially interested in what resolutions were coming through that committee to be voted on by the deputies and bishops. When I saw the primary resolution that had been put forward, I was inspired. Why? Both houses confirmed Resolution A087, the commitment to a goal of net carbon neutrality by 2030.

Earlier in the year I had heard a speaker at UH Mānoa (Dr. Leah Stokes; click HERE to view the YouTube video) who had told the audience that while Hawai`iʻs commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2045 was good, it needed to happen faster. The energy policy expertʻs main point was that there was no time to lose because even if we are able to reduce everyoneʻs carbon footprint to zero in the next few years, we will still have global warming that will dramatically and negatively affect millions of people across the world. After listening to her talk, I had an aha moment, “We, as a church, need to try to help move the commitment to net zero as soon as possible.” Learning that The Episcopal Church had committed itself to this by 2030 was both affirming and motivating. READ MORE

Note: In the last issue, the Rev. Paul Lillie's link went to an erroneous document. His reflection can be read HERE or on the GC80 Connection webpage linked at the top of this section.)

TIPS FROM LOT'S LIST - "Compost waste vegetables. Purchase and learn to use a worm bin. Worm casting is compost, although a minimal fertilizer."

SOLAR POWER FOR CHURCHES - We thank Travis Idol from Interfaith Power and Light, Hoang Tran, and other solar power leaders for presenting a great workshop (at Convention 54) on the cost and energy savings and “how-to”s of adding solar power to church properties. We are making progress! A handful of diocesan churches have begun the process of establishing solar on their properties. If your church or faith community has interest or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any of the following members of our Task Force: Jenn Latham (revjenn.hnc@gmail.com), Bree Lloyd (pr.bree@lchwelcome.org), or Lot Lau (lotlau@hawaii.rr.com). We will get you started with a free energy audit from Hawai’i Energy, who will then provide you with suggestions of how to increase energy savings, including the possibilities of solar. From here, we can walk with you in considering solar for your church property.

Oʻahu Happenings

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

Thanksgiving Chapel at The Cathedral

For the first time since COVID shut things down in 2020, St. Andrew's Schools held a Kindergarten through12th grade Thanksgiving Chapel service in The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Pictured is The Rev. Canon Heather Patton-Graham walking up the aisle of packed pews to start the service. (Photo from The Cathedral Facebook page)

Coming up: A Merry Little Kailua Christmas Party at Emmanuel

Emmanuel Episcopal Church is partnering with the Kailua Chamber of Commerce and its members to present a Merry Little Kailua Christmas for families in need on the Windward side on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Tickets are limited, so if you know of a family who would like to attend please encourage them to fill out this form (HERE), or call the church office at (808) 262-4548. Families will receive a special invitation to join the festivities. The only thing we ask is that families reside on the windward side of O'ahu. Please help us spread the word so everyone can experience some holiday magic!

Donate today: Christmas Gifts for Responsive Caregivers

St. Mark's will once again share Christmas joy with Responsive Caregivers of Hawai'i, providing over 100 gifts for their Christmas party. Sign-up sheets have been posted in the Parish Hall. Gifts should be returned to the church Sunday, December 4, and each gift should be clearly labeled by person and group.

Responsive Caregivers of Hawai'i is committed to creating positive choices in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities and special needs. They have been serving people with functional limitations in the community for 30 years, providing comprehensive care and services to their participants. For more information, contact St. Mark's at (808) 732-2333.

O'AHU LAY POSITION OPENINGS

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

St. Christopher's, Kailua - Nursery Caregiver (Part-time, 3 hours, Sundays)
The Cathedral of St. Andrew - Maintenance (Part-time, flexible hours)
St. Stephen's Church, Wahiawa - Organist (part-time)

Kauaʻi Happenings

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

Giving Thanks at All Saints'

The Annual Kapa'a Interfaith Association's Thanksgiving luncheon served over 1,500 turkey meals that were delivered or picked up via drive-through at All Saints' Church. The event, which has been taking place for nearly two decades, involves various churches in Kapa'a town, and begins with an interfaith service at All Saints' Episcopal Church. Prior to COVID, the meals were served up in the All Saints' gym with entertainment and lots of fellowship. (Photos from the All Saints' Facebook page)

Reminder: Christ Memorial Accepting Applications for Vicar

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea is now receiving names for a full-time Vicar, through December 31, 2022. They are currently building a vicarage on campus that should be completed by summer 2023. For more information and to view the church profile, visit the Diocesan website HERE.

Maui Happenings

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

Giving Thanks Together

Pictured are the Revs. Moki Hino (Good Shepherd) and Hau'oli Tomoso (Trinity By-the-Sea) who held a joint Thanksgiving Day service at Trinity By-the-Sea. Due to rainy weather, the service was held indoors instead of Trinity's lovely outdoor sanctuary. Nevertheless, there were lots of smiles and reasons for thanks! (Photo from the Good Shepherd Facebook page)

Sharing Food and Fellowship

St. John's Kula served up a full Thanksgiving meal at their monthly fellowship dinner held on Friday, November 25. Pictured are just a few of the many volunteers in the kitchen who put on this wonderful community event. (Photo from the St. John's Facebook page)

Hawaiʻi Island Happenings

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

Coming Up: St. James' Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale

St. James' will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale event on Saturday, December 10, 2022, from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, and will also include a silent auction with special art and antiques. The bazaar will take place in the Church, while the bake sale and other food, refreshments, and crafts will be held under the big white tent. St. James' is located at 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela (Waimea).

HAWAI'I ISLAND LAY POSITION OPENINGS

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

Holy Apostles, Hilo - Minister of Music (Part-time, $12K-$15K)

The Episcopal Church & Beyond

Photo: Associated Press

Episcopal Church releases 2021 parochial report data, offering snapshot of pandemic disruption

[November 22, 2022] The Episcopal Church on Nov. 22 released parochial report data for 2021. The summaries of churchwide membership, attendance and revenue figures offer the fullest statistical picture yet of the unprecedented disruption to parish life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE