On Saturday, June 24, 2023, with over seventy-five attendees, St. John’s Kula members and friends served up a delicious Chinese feast in honor of their church founders, the Rev. Shim Yin Chin, Mrs. Kui Kyau Shim, and their family. The evening, celebrating St. John’s 123-year history, began with a message from St. John’s Priest-in-Charge, the Reverend George C. Wong. READ MORE

It's not too late to register for the Diocese's first ChurchBiz Conference, being held at The Cathedral of St. Andrew on Saturday, July 29! Nearly 20 workshops are being offered dedicated to all things dealing with "church business." 

The deadline to register has been extended to July 21, and childcare is also being offered. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage HERE.

Tickets are now on sale for St. Paul's 64th Anniversary Dinner taking place on Sunday, August 27, at the Hawai'i Okinawan Center. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cn. Franklin “Frank” Chun, former 'Iolani School chaplain and one of three clergy that worked on translating into pidgin “Da Jesus Book” and "Da Good and Spesho Book." The menu will feature Mochiko Chicken, Roast Beef with Fresh Mushrooms and Gravy, Macadamia Nut Crusted Fish with Ginger Butter Sauce, and Shoyu Pork. Tickets are $65 pre-sale, or $75 at the door. Children's tickets are also available. To purchase your tickets, contact Fay deJesus (808) 636-5061, Maribel Duldulao (808) 429-7127, Julie Dureg (808) 255-9938, or Phyllis Miller (808) 497-5848.

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.

[July 13, 2023] As communities across Vermont assess damage from what Gov. Phil Scott has called “historic and catastrophic” storms, Vermont Bishop Shannon MacVean-Brown and her staff report that Brookhaven Home for Boys in Chelsea has lost an entire building, while several congregations have already begun responding to neighbors in need. READ MORE

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.

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.