The Bishop shares a reflection on love during a time when our nation and the world need it more than ever. He references Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond (Poverty, by America), and Danish writer/philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard's thoughts on the "Ladder of Love." To view his video message on YouTube, click HERE or on his image.

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 and the Bishop's Award Recipients! Enjoy photos and video recordings of the graduating class of 2023, from our Episcopal Church Schools in Hawai'i. Images and captioning were taken directly from school social media and website pages. READ MORE

The all-volunteer A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) Outreach Ministry of the Diocese and Episcopal Churches of Maui and Friends, continues to deliver basic needs including water, food, hygiene supplies, and dignity, to the neediest of Maui’s people. Those who share this work continually deepen their spirituality by developing trust and familiarity with those they serve, feeding spirits through a community of service and shared worship. READ MORE

The Rev. Katlin McCallister of Holy Apostles, Hilo, delivered her healthy baby girl on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:19 PM. Baby Tessa Rosalie weighed in at 6 lbs. 15 oz., and 20 inches long. Pastor Katlin thanks everyone for their prayers and ​says they are both in good health. Please keep Katlin and Tessa Rosalie in your prayers! (From the Holy Apostles' website.)

The Diocesan Support Center has a limited number of GOOD (not the misprinted) Diocesan t-shirts available for purchase. These are the EYE23 fundraiser shirts. The crew-neck t-shirts are $20 and come in red, grey, blue and purple, sizes S-4XL. There is only 1 Large Women's V-neck in purple for $25. If you are interested in purchasing any of the t-shirts, please email Rae Costa. First come, first served.

All clergy! If you haven't already done so, register for the Diocese's 2023 Clergy Conference taking place on the Garden Island of Kaua'i, August 14-16, 2023. The theme is "A Splintered Vine Bears No Fruit: The fracturing of American Society and how the church can heal the breach" with guest speaker Jay Wittmeyer from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. Financial assistance is available. Contact Canon Sandy for more info. Group rates have been secured at the Sheraton Kaua'i Coconut Beach Resort in Kapa'a. For more information about the conference and to register, visit the event webpageclick HERE.

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, St. Peter's member Alli Yee and her fellow Girl Scouts,Tamara Lum and Mari Cheng, collected monetary donations for their Senior Girl Scout project--providing sanitary products to the girls' restrooms at St. Andrew's Priory. In thanksgiving for the donations, they had packaged yummy sweet treats for donors! The Girl Scouts project, was a huge success, enabling them to buy enough products to supply St. Andrew’s Priory for a whole year, including containers for the supplies in the bathrooms. They even had enough supplies to donate to St. Peter’s Church bathrooms as well as La Pietra School for girls. (From the St. Peter's newsletter)

Emmanuel's first Enchanted Eats event on June 10 was a huge success, and they are looking forward to the next two events on July 8 and August 12! All are invited to come down to get your fill of ono food and beverages from a variety of food trucks, between 4:00-8:00 PM. Pictured at center is Mother Annalise with her coffee drink while others line up at the different offerings. Emmanuel is located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua. (Photos from the Emmanuel online e-news)

"A Hundred Million Reasons: Keep Me Where The Light Is" is a free workshop on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2:00 PM-7:00 PM, at the Manoa Library, 2nd floor, 2716 Woodlawn Drive in Honolulu. This event is sponsored by Samaritan Counseling Center Hawai'i, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu Grant-in-Aid program. Check-in starts at 1:30 PM. Dinner is included.

This workshop is presented by Pua Kaninau-Santos, ASIST trainer, SAFETALK provisional trainer, Aloha, Mo'olelo & Suicide Prevention Basics Facilitator, and is for family, friends, parents, community members, youth leaders, and faith leaders to learn strategies for suicide prevention and develop resilience in your lives.

You will discuss strategies to have safe and supportive conversations about suicide and learn about the community resources available to people at risk of suicide. There will be interactive sessions so you can discuss what you learn in a safe, supportive environment.

'Iolani School in Honolulu is seeking a full-time Chaplain Curate for a two-year period. Housing is provided. The full job description can be viewed HERE. Apply directly with the school through their online portal HERE.

St. John’s Founder’s Day Celebration will serve up a delicious Chinese feast in honor of Rev. Shim Yin Chin and Family on June 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The ono menu includes Sin Pin’s Chicken with Black Bean Sauce, Mei Hong’s Walnut Shrimp, En Pin’s Noodles, Mandarin Salad with Plum Dressing, Rice, Dessert and Beverage. The event will feature Chinese Entertainment. Ticket prices are Adults: $20, Youth Ages 12 and under: $10, Children Ages 4 and under: Free. Please call Janet at (808) 878-1485 for reservations, or stop by the church office to purchase tickets.

Christ Church Episcopal welcomes all to attend the dedication and blessing ceremony of their new organ on Sunday, June 25, during the 10:00 AM service, followed by an afternoon reception and organ recital by Rick Mazuroski, at 2:00 PM. Please invite family, friends and neighbors, to both the service and the concert. Christ Church is located at 81-1004 Konawaena School Road in Kealakekua. For more information, call the church at (808) 323-3429.

Camp Mokulē'ia on the North Shore of O'ahu is coming to Hilo! Camp staff will hold a Day Camp at Church of the Holy Apostles, July 24-28, 2023, daily from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. All keiki in grades 1-5 are invited to come and enjoy this fun-filled and aloha-centered experience. The Day Camp is led by highly trained Camp Mokulē'ia staff and will include games, arts & crafts, spiritual formation, and much more! Lunch is provided daily. For more information and to register, visit the Camp Mokulē'ia website HERE.

[June 22, 2023] Episcopal churches are working to help their parishioners understand evolving language around gender and sexuality identities to become better LGBTQ+ allies as anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric rises across the United States. The Rev. Andrew Rutledge, rector of All Saints Parish in Sunderland, Maryland, told Episcopal News Service that as an openly gay man, congregants are comfortable asking him questions about gender and ... READ MORE

Required Safe Church Training - This is a reminder that Safe Church training is mandatory for all clergy, employees, vestry members, and most volunteers. Please read The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i Safeguarding Policy and the Diocesan Safe Church Training Webpage. This training needs to be renewed every three years. Contact your church's Safe Church Administator or priest for more information, or if you have questions, email Nani Carroll.