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.

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!

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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:

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.