They need to join “Insight Space”!

“Insight Space” is a seven-session time with Bishop Bob and a priest, Katlin McCallister, to explore the meaning of ministry (lay or ordained) for individuals in discernment. It is open to anyone in a local congregational discernment process that might lead to ordination (deacon or priest) or for those discerning a focused licensed lay ministry (Preacher, Pastoral Leader, Evangelist or Catechist). Those applying must have the endorsement of their local congregation’s clergy-in-charge or of the senior/bishop’s warden if there is currently no settled resident clergy-in-charge. Those looking to a possible path for ordination (see: Ordination Process) must be engaged with their local congregational Discernment Committee (but they do not need to have already received the approval/recommendation of the vestry/bishop’s committee and priest-in charge for nomination for ordination). “Insight Space” is required for anyone hoping to be admitted as a Postulant of this Diocese for ordination, and hoping to be admitted for formation leading to ordination through Waiolaihuiʻia or to a residential seminary.

The group will meet by Zoom beginning in September 2021 and ending in March 2022. The plan is to meet on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM for seven months [September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8 (the first Saturday is New Year’s Day), February 5, March 5].

Each session will include a focused study of the Gospel of Matthew and a time for reflection on "The Way of Love" to aid discernment.

There is no cost for this except the purchase of the required books. The required books are: (1) A good study Bible: The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version 5th Edition or The Common English Bible (CEB) Study Bible with Apocrypha; (2) The Book of Common Prayer, 1979; (3) Conversations with Scripture - The Gospel of Matthew (Anglican Association of Biblical Studies) by John Yieh (Morehouse Publishing, 2012); and seven “Little Books of Guidance” published by the Church Publish Company on “The Way of Love” (Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, and Rest).

To apply for “Insight Space” please email Denise Esposito for an application.

Yours faithfully.

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Bishop Diocesan

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Camp Mokule'ia kicked off the 2021 summer camp program with its largest gathering of young campers in recent history. After a year of disappointing cancellations, lockdowns, and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is looking a lot brighter!

The first camp was held June 6-11, for all three age groups: Elementary, Middle School and High School. Due to an overwhelming response, Camp Mokule'ia added a fourth camp date in July where you can still register your children. For more information, go to their website HERE.

Day Camps are also being held at several churches throughout the Diocese, and are run by Camp staff. Scholarships are available for all youth in the Diocese through their church. Please check with your youth leader, priest or church administrator for more information.

A special active webpage on the Diocesan's News website has been set up where you will be able to view photos, videos, and interviews about all the camps as summer progresses. Click on the button below to go there now, and be sure to check back often!

The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i takes place October 22-23, 2021, at 'Iolani School in Honolulu. Originally scheduled for October 29-30, the date had to be moved up due to facility commitments. This year's theme is "Remembering those who have gone before." For more information and to stay informed, visit the Convention webpage:

The Episcopal Church's Office of Evangelism recently held an online event called Evangelism Matters 2021: The Discipline of Hope, an Episcopal Evangelism Audioconference. Although the conference is officially over, the learning and gathering doesn’t have to end. If you missed it, you can now watch the Zoom Coffee Hours and listen to all episodes HERE.

Here are three things you can do to stay engaged with this work:

Beginning July 6, 2021, local students interested in developing online video games are invited to begin registering for Hopeathon Hawai’i for free.

Hopeathon Hawai’i is designed to make a positive impact on children using core values shared across the world. It offers local middle and high school public, private, and homeschooled students throughout the Hawaiian Islands, an opportunity to develop online video games for younger children. A total of $3,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the top five video games.

Registered student contestants will register to compete between July 6 and August 5, 2021, in developing their video games as an individual. Teams will compete online between August 6 and December 2, at their leisure using their own equipment. Video games can be developed using any game engine that allows players to use it on the Internet using Google Chrome, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge for free.

Hopeathon Hawaii ends with a Competition Weekend at Holy Nativity’s Gym as student contestants come together in person and showcase their video games to IT, values and student referees for scoring December 3-5, 2021. For more information, please visit the Hopeathon website HERE.

The Hawaiʻi Blood Bank Bloodmobile will be at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Kailua, on Sunday, July 18, 2021, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Emmanuel Episcopal has partnered up with St. Christopher's to reach the Blood Bank’s goal of 50 donors at this Blood Drive. Appointments to donate blood will be required. Please sign up online HERE or call the Blood Bank at (808) 848-4770. St. Christopher's is located at 93 N. Kainalu Drive in Kailua.

Sunday, June 27, from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Age 12 & Up - Walk-ins welcomed

Address: 93 N. Kainalu Road, Kailua

Church office: (808) 262-8176

Note: In collaboration with Castle Memorial Hospital - Pfizer vaccine

The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) on Kaua'i is growing! On Sunday, June 13, 2021, the group at All Saints' in Kapa'a welcomed four new members. "We are an Order, not an organization. A daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and to the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish." To learn more, visit the Diocesan website HERE or the national website HERE. (Photo: All Saints' weekly e-news)

Several churches in the Diocese will be hosting day camps on their campuses this summer, led by the staff from Camp Mokule'ia. The 5-day Day Camps are for children finishing grades 1-5, and run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. On Maui, Day Camp will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku, July 5-9. Click HERE for more information and to register now!

Several churches in the Diocese are hosting day camps on their campuses this summer, led by the staff from Camp Mokule'ia. The 5-day Day Camps are for children finishing grades 1-5, and run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. On the Big Island, Day Camp will be held at Holy Apostles in Hilo, June 28-July 2 (NEW DATES). Click HERE for more information and to register now!

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[June 17, 2021] The Episcopal Church is responding to the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in a pivotal case about religious groups’ anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination by expressing support for same-sex parents and concern about the case’s implications. READ MORE

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COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: Stay informed with the latest about COVID vaccination schedules. Visit the State COVID-19 webpage HERE for more info and to learn how to register for a vaccination.

2021 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM - LIMITED SPACE STILL AVAILBLE! Click on the links below to learn more or visit their website HERE:

SCHOLARSHIPS - Camp Mokuleʻia is once again offering scholarship funds in 2021. All congregations are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to help their children and youth attend camp.

DIOCESE'S COFFEE HOUR MOVES TO THURSDAYS - The Diocese's Coffee Hour, an informational gathering of church administrators and wardens, has moved to Thursdays and will still be held at 9:00 AM. To take part in Coffee Hours with the Diocesan Support Team, contact Rae Costa HERE. For more information about Coffee Hours, visit the Diocesan website HERE.

CHATS: MONTHLY COMMUNICATIONS MEETINGS - The Diocese's Communications Design Team hosts monthly online gatherings that are open to all in the Diocese. If you are interested in learning or sharing about anything related to communications and media, please register HERE to get on the list to receive Zoom instructions and upcoming announcements.

YOUTH WEEKLY COMPLINE SERVICE: Fr. Jar Pasalo, the Diocese's Youth and Young Adult Missioner, has launched a weekly LIVE Compline on the Episcopal Youth of Hawai'i Facebook Group page. All are invited to join in every Thursday at 8:00 PM. All sessions are available for viewing on the page if you miss it. If you are interested in assisting/leading Compline, contact Fr. Jar HERE.

PALAKA FACE MASKS FOR SALE: Don't forget to order your palaka face mask from the Good Shepherd Women in Ministry for only $5 each plus postage. All sales benefit their outreach ministries. Place your order via contact form HERE, and mail your check to 2140 Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793.