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The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i Diocesan E-News May 15, 2020

HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo features David Catron and barbara bennett (intentional lower case), the Franciscan Catholic Workers who run Wallyhouse , an outreach ministry at St. Elizabeth's in Honolulu. Their important work in the community is even greater during these times, and they welcome much needed volunteers and donations. (See volunteer opportunities listed under the Our Congregations section below.) To learn more about this amazing team, click HERE . (Photo by Archdeacon Steve Costa after a Kay's Cafe lunch service.)

Sixth Sunday of Easter O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer Page 225 STAY SAFE & STAY INFORMED Visit the Diocese's special webpage with updates and links to the latest on the Coronavirus and worship opportunities. Click on the button above. MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Commission on Ministry 9:00 AM-12:00 AM (Via ZOOM) Standing Committee 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Via ZOOM) Diocesan Council 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (Via ZOOM) _____________________ DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS Upcoming deadlines to apply: May 29, 2020 June 26, 2020 THE 52ND ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION October 24, 2020 For more info... ORDAINED POSITIONS Parish of the Good Shepherd Wailuku, Maui Seabury Hall (Chaplain) Makawao, Maui Visit the Transition Ministry webpage HERE for more info... Download the diocesan flyers that can be found on the COVID-19 webpage HERE, and share the love! Click on the image below to go to the Diocese's website!

MORATORIUM EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 17 - LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE In his weekly Monday video message on May 11, 2020, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick extended the moratorium for in-person worship and church gatherings through at least May 17, in accordance with government guidelines. With restrictions being loosened in the State, he shares important information as we look to the future. To view this important video, click HERE. Be sure to catch up on Bishop Fitzpatrick's video messages that are being posted every Monday and Wednesday during these unusual times. Visit his message page on the Diocesan website HERE or click on the button above. His most current message always appears on the Diocese's home page, and they also appear on the Diocese's social media platforms, YouTube channel and Facebook page. 52ND ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION: ADAPTING TO THE TIMES In the Bishop's message on May 11, 2020, he shared the possibility of a virtual gathering for the Diocesan Annual Meeting in October. He asked that churches review their delegate lists to determine which persons would best serve in this capacity to engage in online communication and virtual gatherings. Education Day, held the day before, will be completely online. Above all, we need to remain flexible, prayerful, and adaptable to whatever these uncertain times may bring. Stay tuned for more information as plans progress. CELEBRATING GRADUATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Episcopal Church Faith Formation Department’s Office of Youth Ministry and Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministries have been collaborating with youth ministers, campus chaplains, and young adult ministers around the church to curate resources, ideas, and liturgies to help celebrate those who are graduating from high school and college. READ MORE INVITE WELCOME CONNECT FREE WEBINAR: BEING CHURCH IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Wednesday, June 10 Our faith communities are navigating unchartered waters as to how best to Invite, Welcome, and Connect virtually. As we live into these challenging realities, Invite Welcome Connect is excited to partner with you to equip clergy and lay leaders in reimagining and redefining how we engage in ministry and live into a new Way of Love. Join seasoned Invite Welcome Connect practitioners (both clergy and lay) to learn about best practices in the digital world. This gathering is free but registration is required. For more information and to register, click HERE. TRAINING FOR A (COMMUNICATOR'S) MARATHON For communicators, our current context often translates to being ‘always on’. How do we put practices in place to help us sustain and pace our ministry while also caring for ourselves, both physically and spiritually? The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) in partnership with Episcopal Communicators, are putting on a webinar on Monday, May 18, to discuss how to put digital boundaries for personal/work life in place with a special focus on social media and share self-care ideas to avoid burn-out. For more information and to register, click HERE. JUNE 7: TRINITY SUNDAY HEADS UP! Trinity Sunday is coming up on June 7, and each year, the Diocese has set this day for a special collection to go to Camp Mokule'ia. Our Camp has been especially hard hit this year, with its entire summer camp program cancelled and the future of group gatherings uncertain. Please be on the lookout for a special announcement letting you know what you can do to support them. June 8th 2020 is World Oceans Day! How will you celebrate our beautiful, bio-diverse, and critical ocean ecosystems this year? The United Nations website has resources, ideas, and public virtual events from around the world - check them out! PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS PALAKA FACE MASKS FOR SALE! Don't forget to order your palaka face mask as modeled by our own Bishop and Louise Aloy, President of the ECW Hawai'i. Using the left-over fabric from the Diocese's 50th anniversary shirts, both the ECW and St. Elizabeth's crew are offering up these stylish masks for only $4 each. All sales will benefit their outreach ministries. To order: ECW Good Shepherd Church: Place your order via email to office@goodshepherdmaui.org, and mail your check to 2140 Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793. You mask will be mailed first class, but Priority flat rate is also available for an additional fee. St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church: Mail your check to the church at 720 N. King St., Honolulu, HI 96817. First class postage is included or pick up can be arranged by calling the office at (808) 845-2112. Be sure to note in the memo what it is for. Any extra for postage would be greatly appreciated! ORDINATION OF STEVEN MC PEEK The ordination of Steven McPeek is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2020, at The Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Wiesbaden, Germany. Your prayers are requested. IMPORTANT REMINDER! 2020 ELECTIONS BY MAIL IN HAWAIʻI Planning to vote in 2020?   Hawaiʻi is switching to VOTE BY MAIL (VBM), starting this year. If you did not receive an informational postcard from the Office of Elections in January, chances are you are not on the voter rolls, or have been dropped because they have been unable to deliver to the address on file. If you plan to exercise your right to vote in this extremely consequential year, check your voter registration at https://olvr.hawaii.gov/  to register, confirm, or update your voter registration address.

Our Congregations

Emmanuel's Tablet Drive Saturday, May 16: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Emmanuel Episcopal Church is serving as a collection site for tablets, laptops, PPE, and monetary donations for the families of Kahuiki Village to use for school and medical appointments. Bring your donations this Saturday between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. They are happy to offer no contact drop-off! This is their second day of the drive and are grateful for all those that dropped off items on Thursday. They are located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua. If you have questions, call (808) 262-4548.

Looking to volunteer or support a worthwhile cause? Although many of our churches have had to temporarily halt their outreach ministries during this time, there are still a number adapting and continuing to serve. Here are a few opportunities along with other organizations seeking assistance. O'AHU: Make sandwiches or assemble lunch bags at the Cathedral and deliver to Wallyhouse at St. Elizabeth's. Email Barbara Service for more info. St. Elizabeth's Saturday Meals. Contact the church at (808) 845-2112. Assemble food bags at Wallyhouse for distribution. Schedule a time slot to work alone by emailing barbara bennett at St. Elizabeth's. St. Stephen's Food Pantry welcomes donations. Contact Kahu Kaleo Patterson (808) 330-3769. Donate a used but operable laptop for kids at Kalihi-Waena for online learning. Email Ann Hansen for more info. Purchase items from Family Promise's online wishlist, and deliver it to their downtown Family Center. Call (808) 548-7478 before dropping off items, & tell them they're Wishlist items. BIG ISLAND: Community Meal Ministries of Hawai'i Island Episcopal Parish Congregations: Thursdays at St. James Waimea (webpage), and Tuesdays at St. Columba's Pa'auilo (contact St. James' office at 808-885-4923) The Food Basket is desperately short on volunteers, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. For more information, call the Food Basket at (808) 933-6030. Neighborhood Place of Puna oversees Hale Iki and is looking for people to help with some cleaning and food prep. Call Paul Normann at (808) 965-5550 Holy Apostles is seeking volunteers to help their team with The Salvation Army's Feed the Hungry Program. Email Cheryl Chow for more info. MAUI: A Cup of Cold Water - All Maui churches are supporting this special ministry. Check with any of the Episcopal Churches on island for their current schedule. St. John's Food Pantry always welcomes donations to keep stocked. Contact the church at (808) 878-1485.

The Episcopal Church & Beyond

Habits of Grace: An invitation for you, from Presiding Bishop Curry "As we learn how to adjust our lives given the reality of the coronavirus and the request to do our part to slow its spread by practicing social distancing, I invite you to join me each week to take a moment to cultivate a ‘habit of grace.’ A new meditation will be posted on Mondays through May." -- Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Visit the Habits of Grace webpage HERE.

Archbishop of Canterbury launches 2020 Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative The global ecumenical prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come, which started life as a simple request from the archbishops of Canterbury and York to the clergy of the Church of England, will this year take place in more than 90 percent of countries around the world. READ MORE

Church’s grassroots efforts help Navajoland feed families impacted by COVID-19 outbreak An outpouring of support from around the country has enabled the Episcopal Church in Navajoland to deliver emergency food and supplies to more than 100 families on the Navajo Nation reservation, which has one of the highest concentrations of COVID-19 cases in the United States. READ MORE

Pandemic to reshape how congregations worship as dioceses prepare to resume in-person gatherings Get ready. The pandemic could change everything that Episcopalians once took for granted about attending church. A reservation could be required to worship in person. Services might not even take place in the church, if the parish hall or an outdoor area can better accommodate social distancing. “No” to handshakes at the peace. “Yes” to wearing masks. Singing is a conflicted “maybe.” READ MORE

Episcopal ministries respond to domestic abuse, mental health and gun violence concerns associated with COVID-19 As states and cities continue to ask citizens to shelter in place to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Episcopal-affiliated ministries that serve victims of domestic violence are finding new approaches to caring for the vulnerable in their communities. READ MORE

More links to recent news stories from The Episcopal Church & Beyond: Hate attacks, harassment of Asian Americans surge during COVID-19 pandemic Episcopalians call for justice in Georgia after killing of black jogger by white attackers Presiding Bishop joins other Christian leaders in call for mail-in voting funding Slowly and cautiously, some Episcopal churches in Europe start to reopen Mission agency-backed craft business in Tanzania shifts production to masks and face shields

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