WEEKLY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 31, 2022
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Phone Number: (808) 482-4824
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Sunday Worship
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture Readings for this Sunday:
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Service of Holy Eucharist
with Music, in the Sanctuary
8:00 am
Mask preferred.
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Service of Holy Eucharist
with Music, in the Sanctuary
9:30 am
Mask preferred.
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Are you serving this Sunday? Would you be interested in reading at either service (zoom or in person)? You can view what positions are
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WELCOME TO CHRIST MEMORIAL |
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Welcome to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. We are devoted to following the life and teachings of Jesus, the Christ.
We hope your experience worshiping with us will bless and enrich your life.
People of all faiths are welcome to worship with us on Sunday.
During pandemic time, join us at 9:30 here.
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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU |
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We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
As constituent members of the Anglican Communion in the United States, we are descendants of and partners with the Church of England and the Scottish Episcopal Church, and are part of the third largest group of Christians in the world.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We have a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.
Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of sexual identity or orientation.
We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
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NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL
DIOESE OF HAWAI'I
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Check out the latest news from the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i here
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JOIN THE CONTEMPLATIVE
PRAYER LABORATORY
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THE CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER LABORATORY
by The Rev. Canon Matthew Lewis
Each Thursday Matthew will lead a zoom class on contemplative prayer. The class will be more like a lab-- inductive with time to practice and experiment with silence together. The aim will be for you to discover for yourself the depth and beauty of prayer through the use of ancient and modern practices and in community with one another.
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INDOOR FACE MASK POLICY CHANGE |
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Christ Memorial Moves to Recommended Indoor Masking
Christ Memorial is keeping in step with the CDC and County of Kauaʻi guidelines, which now are that indoor mask wearing is strongly recommended but not yet required. As the prominence of the virus wanes, please keep those suffering from its effects in your prayers.
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TIPS FROM LOT'S LIST - "Ride the bus, a bike, or walk more often." But if you drive: "Keep your tires optimally inflated, drive more slowly, get there alive!"
ZOE MOUNTS HONORED - Read about this young St. John's Kula member and Seabury Hall student who is a champion for climate change awareness. Look under Maui Happenings. Congratulations and keep up the awesome work Zoe!
REMINDER: Grant Applications for Episcopal Creation Care Projects deadline is August 15- The Episcopal Church Creation Care is accepting applications for its 2022 Creation Care grants for local and regional eco-ministry projects until 5:00 PM (ET) August 15. View the informational webinar that took place in June HERE. For more information and to read the full announcement, click HERE
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KAUA'I CHURCHES GATHERING |
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Coming Up:
Kaua'i Churches Gathering
The Episcopal Churches on Kaua'i are gathering together for another day of food and fellowship on
Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Salt Pond in Hanapepe, beginning at 3:00 PM. There will be an imu kalua pig with an abundance of sides and good fellowship. Save the date and join your fellow island Episcopalians in August!
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EPISCOPAL ASIAMERICAN
MINISTRIES CONSULTATION
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The EAM (Episcopal Asiamerican Ministries) will be holding its 2022 Consultation in Minneapolis, MN on September 21-25. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will preach at the Opening Eucharist and spend part of his day at a "Meet and Greet" with conference participants. A lunch cruise along the Mississippi River is also planned for all attendees.
Besides the regular adult program, there will be a Youth (13-17) and Young Adult (18-24) program led by Carolyn Morinishi which will include Bible Study and prayer time, community service projects for a local Soup Kitchen, field trips to help learn about the local culture and of course, FUN!
Registration form for both the adult and Youth /Young Adult programs is available here. Deadline for registration is August 20. For more information, please contact Carolyn..
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EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND BEYOND |
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The 15th Lambeth Conference
Convened by The Archbishop of Canterbury in 2022, the Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs.
With the theme of ‘God’s Church for God’s World - walking, listening and witnessing together,’ the conference will explore what it means for the Anglican Communion to be responsive to the needs of a 21st Century world. LAMBETH WEBSITE
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SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE |
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988 Suicide & Crisis
Lifeline is Here!
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will go into effect nationwide. Similar to the 911 emergency phone number, dialing 988 will connect a caller directly to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and to a trained counselor. To help spread the word, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) has set up a website with a variety of "shareables" that are formatted for social media and other outlets. For more information and to view these resources, visit the SAMHSA website HERE.
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THE STONES OF WITNESS
Joshua said to all the people,
“See, this stone shall be a witness against us;
for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us…” – Joshua 24:27a
This pale stone from St. Columba’s Bay
had lain beneath pilgrim feet for a thousand years before
singing its way to my notice; its delicate web of
fine green tracings draws the eye into the stone, its heft
surprising for a marble-cool thumbprint. Glossy
and silky to the touch, it bears witness
to the caress of tides and the melancholy
wandering of saints. What prayers has it heard
from all who have passed this way—what prayers
can I whisper to it as it slides between my fingers?
Two billion years it tumbled
to the ebb and flow of windswept tide.
From its holy home it now resides
in my pocket most days, a traveler and thus a stranger,
honed by the caress of the sea.
And now I recognize the toddler wisdom
in filling one’s pockets
with treasures from the ground: they witness
to the loving embrace of this Earth
carrying us tenderly around the Sun, grounding us
in wonder and awe, bearing testimony
to the holiness arching up beneath our feet.
to a life of justice and pardon,
answering forgiveness’s gift with our own clemency,
that we may ourselves pour forth
that grace to those who have done us harm.
Show us the path
away from temptation, O Loving One, who
delivers us safely home,
whose reign and radiance and righteousness
are everlasting.
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COVID TESTS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER |
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You can order free home covid tests now. Link below:
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A Prayer:
Magnificent Holy Father.
I stand before you at this altar. So many have given you more.
I may not have much I can offer. Yet what I have is truly yours.
This is my offering, dear Lord.
This is my offering to You, God.
Your offering enables us to maintain worship, prayer and study during this time. Help us continue to provide a beautiful, flourishing, and safe "Sanctuary for the Spirit" at our historic and faithful church on Kaua'i.
Change to Automated Giving: Thank you to those of you who automate your giving and have a plan to support your church. Your consistent, planned generosity makes it possible for us to budget and dream responsibly. Want to change to automated giving? It makes life easy, especially if you travel.
Live off island? If you have a prayer intention or would like to pray for those on our prayer list, email our office. To be part of the church collective means we all share in the cost of being a church. We want our church to have inspiring worship; pastoral care for those in need; beautiful church grounds; programs to learn and grow; and tools to reach out to those who are seeking a closer relationship with God. See the different ways you can share your gifts, on our Giving page HERE.
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If you like to give by check, please send to:
Christ Memorial Episcopal Church,
P.O. Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754
Or consider changing to Automated Giving. It makes life easy. Just click on the button below to make a one-time or recurring donation.
Thank you for your love and care for our Christ Memorial community!
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Sunday school will be held at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall across from Christ Memorial with beloved teachers Leona and Keana.
Masks are required.
Aloha ke akua.
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Helen Mitsui Shared Blessings Thrift Shop in Kilauea is seeking Volunteers for 2022.
Each volunteer shift is a 2-4 hour commitment for a minimum of one day per week. Experience in Retail, Customer Service, and/or Retail a plus, but not required.
Volunteers are invaluable to serving our community. Our goal is to reuse, repurpose and recycle goods — keeping as much as possible out of landfill — while providing our community with access to reasonably priced, quality merchandise.
Here are ways you can help:
* Greeters welcome shoppers and monitor our COVID guidelines.
* Customer Care helps shoppers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
* Merchandisers organize departments, restock the floor and display retail goods.
* Philanthropy distributes merchandise to organizations in need.
* Donation Intakers receive, sort and process donations.
Work-from-Home volunteers help prepare merchandise for sale. We are especially looking for help in these areas:
* Games: checking games to ensure all components are intact
* Stationery: packaging up cards and envelopes
* Holidays: preparing merchandise for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentines, 4th of July, and more
* School, Office, Art Craft Supplies: organizing and packaging materials for reuse
* Toys: sorting, cleaning, and packaging toys
* Hardware: sorting and packaging tools, materials, electronics and appliances
Requirements?
*Team players with a genuine interest in serving the community and contributing to the reuse movement.
* Willingness to support COVID-19 safety measures set by Shared Blessings
* Physically able to lift 50 pounds (Merchandisers and Donation Intakers only)
Benefits?
Serving the community and our environment is rewarding work. We have a lot of fun! New merchandise is donated daily, so the element of surprise and wonder is constant. Get a first peek and more!
Interested?
Click on the reply button here! Let us know 1) your interests, 2) your availability to volunteer and 3) your contact information. Mahalo!
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PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK |
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Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. We remember especially those on our prayer list. Healing of body, mind and spirit for: Bobbi, Art and the Young family, Dan, Bill, Eleanor, Patrice, Marilyn, Webb, David, Linda, David, Satya, Penny, Helen, Noah, Hal, Madeline, Cordella, Uschi, and the Pavao Ohana. We pray that you will bring people together in worship. Enliven your church and bless Michael our musician, our clergy and lay leadership. We pray for our sibling Episcopal congregations on Kauai: St John and St Pauls, St Michael & All Angels, and All Saints, and for all churches on the North Shore. We pray for our own congregation of Christ Memorial, Kilauea for those present, online and absent - that all of us together may be united in your ministry.
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Thrift Store Hours :
Monday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Friday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am -3:00 pm
Donations Accepted:
Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Meets in the Parish Hall:
Monday 6:15 - 7:15 pm & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm
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Keep up-to-date with messages from the Bishop. Click on the buttons below to view the Bishop's weekly Monday & Wednesday messages, and find links to online worship in the Diocese. |
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Christ Memorial Episcopal Church
2509 Kolo Road, Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 482-4824
Mailing Address: PO Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754
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