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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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Join us Christmas eve at 9:00 pm or Christmas Day at 9:30 am

for worship! Our Christmas Day service will also

be available via zoom.

In his Christmas message for 2022, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick reflects on Christmases past, touching upon his faith journey with quotes and inspiration from St. Bonaventure and Archbishop Michael Ramsey.

To view the Bishop's video message, click on the image or HERE.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry shares his Christmas message from St. James Church by-the-Sea in La Jolla, California. Click on the image to view both the video and transcript, or click HERE.

 A festive evening with plenty of holiday spirit and fellowship was had by all the employees and volunteers who gathered (about 30) to celebrate Christmas on  Saturday, December 17, 2022. Decorating the room with items from the “Shared  Blessings Thrift Shop” was all part of the enjoyment of the party. There were lights, garland, table cloths, bulbs, table centerpieces, and of course a beautifully decorated tree thanks to Stacy. Steve and Caroline provided delicious Parmesan  Crusted Chicken. Yum! Side dishes and desserts were lovingly prepared by the party participants. A special toast and tribute to Helen was given by Craig. Dale gave the blessing and then everyone enjoyed a delicious meal. Before closing the evening, Ben and Birdie played the piano and violin as the guests sang Carols from copies of music that Stacy had prepared. Most noteworthy of mentioning is that an amazing, fast and efficient clean-up was completed in record time with everyone’s help. 

In preparation for our next teaching series starting on Thursday January 12 at 9:00 am with The Rev. Lowell E. Grisham, we wanted to let those of you interested ahead of time that the book of conversation and study will be “The Road to Character” by David Brooks.

More about the book 'The Road to Character'

What are the great virtues that exist at the core of our being? -- kindness, bravery, honesty, faithfulness. With a journalist's eye, David Brooks tells stories of great champions of character. 

The Road to Character was a 2015 NY Times #1 Bestseller. 

For the first discussion, the Intro to p. 47. will be covered.

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea is now receiving names for a full-time Vicar, through December 31, 2022. We 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.

October 16, 2022

An Update from The Search Committee

We have exciting news! The Christ Memorial Episcopal Church Profile and Office of Transition Ministry questionnaire were completed and accepted by the Bishops Committee and the Diocese October 7! This paves the way for the posting of our Vicar position in the Diocesan Website, Province 8 and National Transition Minister Groups, and Episcopal News Service . It is estimated that 100,000 clergy

and lay ministers, administrators and other active and involved Christians will become aware of our Vicar position opening!

Applicants will be accepted until December 31, 2022 and then the Search Committee and Bishops Committee will begin the review and evaluation process.

I wish to acknowledge the help and support of the Search Committee members who have contributed to this progress through their prayers and support: Judy Wakumoto, Carolyn Lauro and especially Branch

and Melody Lotspeich.

Chair, Dale Sands

A prayer for transition:

Almighty God, look graciously on the people of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. Be with us and lead us as we seek a priest for our church. We ask your direction and guidance for those who shall recommend and choose our new spiritual leader, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries. Grant us perception, faithfulness, patience and joy, so that we may hear your voice in all our deliberations. Grant us also the desire and the ability to truly hear each other and those who have entrusted us with this process. Give us courage to respond and act as you lead us. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Christmas gifts, decorations and cheer, can all be found at The Helen Mitsui Shared Blessings Thrift Shop! We have an entire room dedicated to the Christmas season so be sure to stop by and find some treasures or essentials to suit your gift-giving and decor needs. Mahalo nui loa to all of the amazing volunteers that make the Thrift Shop what it is.

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:

• Journeying the Way of Love Advent Curriculum
• Prophetic Voices: Teaching and Preaching Beloved Community
• Episcopal Migration Ministries:Las Posadas
• Digital Invitation Kit

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.

Check out the latest news from the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i here

TIPS FROM LOT'S LIST - "Traveling by Air? Travel less, Zoom or Face Time more. Pack lightly. Don’t pack in anticipation of emergencies."

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: Webb, David, Linda, David, Helen, Mary, Sandy, Bev, Jeanne, Chris, Carole, Elizabeth, Justin, Mike, Diane, Tony, Margaret, Anthony, Paula, and for the leadership and people of Ukraine. 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. 

THRIFT SHOP MISSION STATEMENT:

Our goal is to provide our community with reasonably priced, quality merchandise. We will reuse, repurpose and recycle goods and keep as much as possible out of the landfill in an effort to help Kauai and our planet toward Zero Waste. Above all we will show compassion, kindness and tolerance to each other and our community.