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The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i
Where you'll find announcements and links to upcoming events and activities from around the Diocese
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April 5, 2019
Diocesan Events & Special Announcements
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly
wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to
love what you command and desire what you promise; that,
among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
Page 219
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MONTHLY GOVERNANCE MEETINGS
Saturday, April 13, 2019
(One week earlier due to Holy Week)
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Commission on Ministry
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Bishop's Reading Room
Standing Committee
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bishop's Office
Diocesan Council
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Video Conference from Diocesan Conference Room
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DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANTS
Upcoming deadlines to apply:
April 26, 2019
May 31, 2019
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PALM CONFERENCE
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Davies Hall, Honolulu
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ECW QUIET DAY RETREAT
Saturday, April 27, 2019
9:00 AM-1:30 PM
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi
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INAUGURAL YOUTH DAY
Saturday, April 27, 2019
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Camp Mokule'ia, Waialua
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GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
Saturday, May 4, 2019
9:30 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, Honolulu
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PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP
Saturday, June 8,2019
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
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SAVE THE DATE!
INVITE-WELCOME-CONNECT
Saturday, September 7, 2019
More info coming soon
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FULL-TIME CHAPLAIN
Upper School
(Grades 7-12)
'Iolani School, Honolulu
CHURCHES IN TRANSITION:
Emmanuel Episcopal
Kailua, O'ahu
Holy Nativity Episcopal
Aina Haina, O'ahu
All Saints' Episcopal
Kapa'a, Kaua'i
Parish of the Good Shepherd
Wailuku, Maui
Epiphany Episcopal
Honolulu, O'ahu
St. Mary's Episcopal
Mo'ili'ili, O'ahu
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Visit the Transition Ministry webpage
HERE
for more info...
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FULL-TIME OFFICE MANAGER
Monday-Friday, hours negotiable, benefits
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Honolulu
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Click
HERE
for more info on all positions...
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AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Hawaiian-Language Book of Common Prayer & Na 'Euanelio Hemolele
Click
HERE
for more info and to purchase.
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DEADLINE TO APPLY IS TUESDAY, APRIL 9!
2019 BISHOPS' SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS
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Applications are now being accepted for two Diocesan Scholarship funds that are available to students for the 2019-2020 school year.
- Bishop's Scholarship Fund - Students entering kindergarten to grade 12 entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time.
- The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund - Children (under the age of 24) of clergy who are canonically resident and domiciled in the Diocese of Hawai'i.
The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at 4:00 PM. For more information, eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click
HERE
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e-mail Denise Esposito
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MAHALO FOR A SPECTACULAR RENEWAL 2019!
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Mahalo nui loa to all the participants in Renewal 2019, for extending such a warm aloha to our Presiding Bishop and visiting guest speakers. The love of God was everywhere! Special thanks to all of the volunteers and the planning committee for a well organized and memorable event.
Please visit our Renewal 2019 news page where you will find photos, videos, articles and links about everything Renewal 2019! More items will be added as they are made available, including a video of Saturday's talk by the Presiding Bishop.
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REMINDER: REGISTER NOW!
DIOCESAN PALM CONFERENCE - APRIL 23
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The Diocese will be holding its PALM (Professional Administrators in Lay Ministry) Conference on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Davies Hall, from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM. All church administrators, secretaries and/or those involved in the handling of church administration are invited to attend this informative workshop.
Meet our Diocesan Support Center staff along with guest speakers covering topics on human resource issues, operations, forms and documents, communications and more! Cost is only $15 and includes lunch. The Diocese will be covering airfare for administrators/secretaries from the neighbor islands. To register, click
HERE. If you have any questions,
e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham
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REMINDER: REGISTER NOW!
FIRST INAUGURAL YOUTH DAY AT CAMP MOKULE'IA - APRIL 27
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Camp Mokule'ia and the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i are excited to announce the first inaugural YOUTH DAY on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (registration begins at 9:00 AM).
Youth day is for students in grades 6-12, and will feature guest speaker and worship leader,
Easton Davis. Youth will enjoy a full day of worship, lunch, zipline, games, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming in the pool!
Cost is only $10. Remember that Camp Mokule'ia has provided each church with scholarships (see Previously Announced Reminders below). For more information, download the flyer
HERE, or visit the Camp Mokule'ia website
HERE and register today!
OPEN HOUSE ON APRIL 28
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There will also be a Summer Camp Open House held the following day on Sunday, April 28, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Open House is a great time for families to tour the camp, meet some of the staff, and learn about summer camps. Refreshments will be served! Please let your friends and neighbors know! Open House is free and open to the public. For more information please call the Camp office at (808) 637-6241. Registration is not necessary. Just come and enjoy the afternoon! Click on the image to view a full-size flyer.
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REGISTER NOW!
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP
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The Diocese of Hawai'i will be holding a Grant Writing Workshop on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, in Honolulu. Those interested in helping their church with securing funding through grants are encouraged to attend.
Cost is only $15 and includes lunch. Airfare will be covered for neighbor island clergy and one other from each church. For more information and to register, click
HERE. If you have any questions,
e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.
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REMINDER: REGISTER NOW!
PLANNED GIVING WORKSHOP COMING IN JUNE
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There will be a planned giving workshop on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room.
Whether your church has an existing Planned Giving Ministry/Endowment or none at all, all parishes will benefit from this workshop, that reviews best practices and empowers leadership to be able to take the best, next steps for their congregation!
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The workshop is being led by James Murphy, the Managing Program Director of Financial Resources for the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF), who oversees ECF’s Financial Resource development programs and resources, including planned giving, donor solutions and endowment management. He leads workshops and works with congregations, dioceses, and other Episcopal organizations to enhance and develop their programs and resources.
The Diocese will cover the cost of airfare for one person from each church on the neighbor island. Please
e-mail Peter Pereira for authorization instructions.
For more information and to register, visit the event webpage
HERE.
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PALAKA STOLES & SCARVES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
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For those that attended Renewal 2019 last month, chances are you found some time to peruse the retail room where a variety of items were available for purchase. The Good Shepherd Church Women in Ministry still have a few palaka stoles and scarves for sale. The beautifully sewn items are $45 for the stoles and $35 for the scarves. Please
e-mail Louise Aloy if you are interested in purchasing either of these items. They will also take orders if these sell out.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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ECW ANNUAL QUIET DAY RETREAT
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The Episcopal Church Women in the Diocese will be holding their annual "Quiet Day" Retreat on Saturday, April 27, 2019 (was originally scheduled for March 23), at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The day begins with coffee and light refreshments at 9:00 AM, followed by worship, guided meditation, lunch, and sharing session wrapping up at 1:30 PM. Cost is $20. For more information contact Louise Aloy at (808) 264-9830 or
e-mail her.
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GODLY PLAY TRAINING 2019
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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2019 Godly Play Commuter Core Training on O'ahu will be taking place on April 6, May 4 and June 1.
Commuter Core Training enables people to attend one or more of the sessions over a span of time (and even years) instead of committing to a three-day training all at once. All three modules will need to be completed for full training. Registration is now open for all three classes. Click on the linked dates below for more information and to register:
The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i supports Godly Play, and has generously underwritten a portion of the training to help with tuition costs for churches in the Diocese.
Long time trainer and consultant Jenny Wallace is also in the process of updating the status of Godly Play in our churches and expanding the program into the wider community, and would appreciate feedback and input. You can e-mail Jenny at jennywallace02@gmail.com. For more information, visit the Godly Play webpage on the Diocesan website
HERE.
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CAMP MOKULE'IA OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO ALL CHURCHES IN THE DIOCESE
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Camp Mokule'ia is excited to share their 2019 program that includes five summer camps for children and teens in grades 2 through 12, including a camp on Maui and the Big Island. To view the different camp options, visit their website
HERE.
For 2019, they are also offering every Episcopal church in the Diocese $1,000 in camp scholarships. Each church will be given four $250 summer camp scholarships! Contact your church office for more information.
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Save the date!
INVITE WELCOME CONNECT WITH MARY PARMER
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On Saturday September 7, 2019, the Diocese of Hawai'i will be introducing a new ministry that is taking the Episcopal Church by storm!
Led by Mary Palmer, Invite Welcome Connect "is a ministry of relational evangelism and congregational empowerment allowing churches to become places of genuine connection for inviting the faith journeys and stories of everyone, enabling deeper journeys of Christian discipleship and enabling the Spirit of Christ to be at the heart of each church's hospitable mission of spreading the Good News."
The workshop will be taking place in Honolulu, with more details and registration to come. Airfare will be covered for neighbor island clergy and two others from each church. To learn more about this program click
HERE.
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HEADER PHOTO: This issue's header photo of Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was taken on Sunday, April 24, the last day of Renewal 2019. After paying their respects to Bishops Browning and Chang, they took a moment to pose before heading off to worship service in the Cathedral. (Photo by S. Nishioka)
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O'AHU PARISH HAPPENINGS
Evensong & Benediction
Ongoing Sundays, 5:00 PM
St. Mark's, Honolulu
Kay's Cafe Free Hot Lunch
(Volunteers welcomed & always needed)
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Elizabeth's Wallyhouse, Honolulu
(808) 845-2112
Rector's Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Christopher's, Kailua
For more info: (808) 262-8176
Healing Mass at St. Mark's
Ongoing Tuesdays, 12:00 PM
St. Mark's, Honolulu
Healing Prayer and Bible Study at St. Elizabeth's
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu
Bible Study & Eucharist at the Cathedral
Ongoing Wednesdays:
Bible Study 10:00-11:00 AM
(Von Holt Room)
Holy Eucharist 11:30 AM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Healing Prayer Service and Bible Study at St. Luke's
Ongoing Wednesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Luke's, Honolulu
Free Yoga & Zumba
Ongoing days as shown:
Yoga - Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Zumba - Saturdays, 8:30 AM
St. Mary's, Honolulu
(808) 949-4655
Moʻiliʻili Service Center
Free medical & legal services, clothing, food, bus passes
Ongoing every last Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. Mary's, Honolulu
(808) 949-4655
Makiki Farmers Market
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:30 - 7:30 PM
St. Clement's, Honolulu
(808) 955-7745
Centering Prayer
(Honolulu)
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM
Holy Nativity, Aina Haina
(808) 373-2139
Centering Prayer
(Honolulu)
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:00 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Centering Prayer
(Kailua)
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:00 PM
Emmanuel, Kailua
(628) 400-2644
Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's
(Lenten Jazz Vespers during the Season of Lent)
Ongoing Thursdays,
6:00 PM (Soup & Salad served after the service)
St. Peter's, Honolulu
Tai Chi at Epiphany
Ongoing Thursdays, 9:00 AM
Epiphany, Honolulu
(808) 734-5706
Breakfast for Houseless
(Volunteers welcomed & needed!)
Ongoing Saturdays, 6:30 AM
St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu
(808) 845-2112
Free English Classes at St. Peter's
Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
St. Peter's, Honolulu
Ordination to the Presbyterate: Niel Preston Lentz
Saturday, April 6, 10:00 AM
St. Christopher's, Kailua
EfM Mentor Training
May 24-26
St. Anthony's Retreat, Honolulu
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REMINDER: THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 6!
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ORDINATION OF THE REV. NIEL PRESTON LENTZ
The ordination of the Rev. Niel Preston Lentz, Transitional Deacon, to the Presbyterate will be on Saturday, April 6, 10:00 AM in St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Kailua. Clergy are invited to vest. Red stoles. If you are available, please join us.
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ST. CLEMENT SHARES
OUT OF STATE
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The Parish of St. Clement will be showing the documentary film
Out of State this Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 9:00 AM. The film is about Hawaiian prisoners who are shipped to a private prison in Arizona, and the struggles of transitioning back. Pastor Heather Hill will be happy to lend it out to other churches after this date, and can be reached
via e-mail. St. Clement's is located at 1515 Wilder Avenue.
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CATHEDRAL EVENSONG COMMEMORATES, TIKHON, PATRIARCH OF RUSSIA
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This Sunday, April 7, 2019, the Cathedral of St. Andrew's Choral Evensong will commemorate Tikhon, a Russian Orthodox Priest who was assigned to work in America in 1898. He participated in many ecumenical events with other denominations, particularly the Episcopal Church. He was held in such high esteem that he was made an honorary citizen of the United States. Evensong begins at 5:30 PM and will feature the Cathedral Choir with the Orvis Choral Scholars.
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EfM MENTOR TRAINING COMING UP
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Education for Ministry (EfM) will be offering a weekend mentor training beginning on Friday, May 24 at 2:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at the St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Kalihi. Meals will be provided and rooms are available at the Retreat Center.
What is Education for Ministry? It is is a four-year program in religious studies and reflection from the School of Theology at the University of the South. Participants enroll one year at a time, meeting weekly in a small group (no less than 6 people, no more than 12), with a trained mentor.
The EfM mentor brings skills in working effectively with small groups. Responsibility for the life of the group life belongs to everyone, but the mentor is the convener as well as being a group member.
Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry.Through study, prayer, and reflection, EfM groups move toward a new understanding of the fullness of God's kingdom.
If you are interested in learning more about the training,
e-mail Pam MCCoy. For more information about EfM, visit the Diocesan website
HERE.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENTEN WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Churches around the Diocese have been offering special worship and study opportunities during the Season of Lent. As Holy Week approaches and Lenten offerings wrap up, below are some of the offerings still occurring on O'ahu:
- Lenten Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's, Thursdays at 6:00 PM with light supper and fellowship following (1317 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu)
- "Souper Tuesday" Lenten Series at St.Timothy's, 6:00-7:30 PM, soup and salad followed by study on spiritual practice of St. Ignatius of Loyola using Reimagining the Examen (98-939 Moanalua Road, Aiea)
- Lenten Study at Emmanuel, Final study gathering: April 10, 6:00 PM soup, bread, salad dinner, 6:30 PM study, sign-up at the church (780 Keolu Drive, Kailua)
- Lenten Fridays at St. Mark's: The Way of the Cross Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM, Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM (539 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu)
- Lenten Series on the Book of Common Prayer at St. Christopher's, Sundays, Parish Hall 8:30 AM and library at 10:45 AM (93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua)
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CATHEDRAL OF ST. ANDREW ANNOUNCES 2019 ALI'I SUNDAY & EVENSONG SCHEDULE
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The Cathedral has released its schedule of Ali'i Sunday services and Evensongs for 2019, and can be viewed on their website
HERE.
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KAUA'I PARISH HAPPENINGS
North Shore Food Pantry
Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM
Christ Memorial, Kilauea
Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion
Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM
St. Michael's, Lihue
North Shore Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing first & third Sundays, 4:00 PM
Christ Memorial, Kilauea
ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM
St. Michael's, Lihue
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM
St. John's, Ele'ele
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Ongoing Wednesdays 8:30 AM
St. Michael's, Lihue
Laundry Love Kauai
Ongoing first & third Wednesdays, 5:30 PM
Kapaa Laundromat, Kapaʻa
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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LENTEN STUDY AT ALL SAINTS'
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Beginning Saturday, March 9, 2019, we will spend six weeks studying and discussing
Entering the Passion of Jesus as we seek to develop a greater understanding of the events surrounding Holy Week. If you are interested in attending the study, please sign up at church on Sunday or contact Mary Margaret Smith
by e-mail or phone (808) 821-2878. We want to make sure we have enough books for everyone.
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LENT PROGRAM AT ST. MICHAEL'S
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St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue will be offering an adult formation Lent program on Christian Salvation. Beginning on Tuesday, March 26 for three Tuesdays, the sessions will begin at 6:00 PM in the church for evening prayer followed by a potluck dinner in the parish hall and discussion on salvation.
The idea of salvation through Christ has evolved through the years, and different denominations and many faith communities have a variety of beliefs and points of emphasis. We will take a look at these and then set aside ample time for the sharing of our experiences, thoughts and opinions. This is a great opportunity to “take something on” this Lent! We hope you will join us!
St. Michael's is located at 4364 Hardy Street in Lihue.
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KALAUPAPA SPRING SERVICE RETREAT: "IN THE LIGHT OF RESURRECTION"
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ReSource for Christian Spirituality will be heading to Moloka'i for their annual Spring Service Retreat in Kalaupapa, April 24-28, 2019. Join ReSource in the glorious light of the Easter Resurrection and worship with the people of Kalaupapa. Volunteer to clean/paint historic buildings, care for grounds and other tasks. There will also be time to enjoy the pristine beaches, fellowship with stories and music and explore how Kalaupapa and ancient Palestine have many commonalities. For more information and to download the registration form, visit the ReSource website
HERE.
SPECIAL NOTICE: For those that signed up or were interested in the Cruising Paradise with God, October 26-November 2, 2019, this event has been cancelled. ReSource for Christian Spirituality extends their deepest apologies.
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MAUI PARISH HAPPENINGS
Team Outreach Sandwich Making
Ongoing Sundays, 8:30 AM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
Centering Prayer Group
Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM
Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei
Centering Prayer Group
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
PBJ Sandwiches for ACCW
Ongoing second Saturdays
9:00 AM
Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei
West Maui Clothing Swap
Ongoing second Saturdays
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
Lei Making Workshop
Saturday, May 4, 2019
9:00 AM 'til pau
Good Shepherd, Wailuku
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LEI MAKING WORKSHOP AT GOOD SHEPHERD
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The Good Shepherd Women in Ministry will be holding a lei making workshop on Saturday, May 4, 2019, beginning at 9:00 AM, in the Parish Hall. The workshop comes just in time for graduation and Mother's Day. Come and learn how to make a variety of lei using different styles and materials including fresh flowers and yarn/ribbon. Your workshop instructors are Louise Aloy, Jackie Ah Hee and Sandra Dickson. Cost is only $10 to cover materials and a light lunch. Please RSVP by April 30 to Cora at (808) 244-4656.
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LENTEN BIBLE STUDY AT GOOD SHEPHERD
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During the Season of Lent, Good Shepherd will be offering a Friday Lenten Bible Study on the book
Embracing the Uncertain by Magrey R. deVega. The session will begin with Stations of the Cross at 5:30 PM, light meal of bread and soup at 6:00 PM, followed by Lenten Bible Study at 6:30 PM. Good Shepherd is located at 2140 Main Street in Wailuku.
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BIG ISLAND PARISH HAPPENINGS
Lincoln Park Prayer & Feed the Hungry
Ongoing first Sundays
Lincoln Park, Hilo
Holy Apostles (808) 935-5545
Teen Tech at St. James'
Second & fourth Sundays, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
St. James' (Spencer Building), Kamuela
St. Jude's Free Hot Showers and Soup
Ongoing Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
Free Community Meal
Ongoing every 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
St. Augustine's, Kapaau
Centering Prayer in Hilo
Ongoing Mondays, 4:30 PM
Holy Apostles, Hilo
(808) 859-3847
St. James' Bible Study
Ongoing Wednesdays, Noon
St. James' Spencer Bldg., Waimea
(808) 885-4923
St. Jude's Women's Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
A Scholarly Exploration of Sunday's Scriptures
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
St. James', Kamuela
(808) 885-4923
Ka'u Food Pantry
Ongoing last Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Jude's, Ocean View
Call Karen: (510) 778-5500
Weekly Community Meal
Ongoing Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
St. James' Pavilion, Waimea
For more info: (808) 885-4923
St. Jude's Men's Bible Study
Ongoing Fridays, 9:00 AM
McKinney Place
For more info: (808) 939-7000
St. James' Women's Bible Study
Ongoing, First Fridays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
St. James', Waimea
For more info: (808) 885-4923
The Labyrinth Book Group
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Christ Church, Kealakekua
For more info: Nancee Cline (808) 324-1192
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LENTEN FORMATION CLASSES AT HOLY APOSTLES
During the Season of Lent, Holy Apostles will be holding formation classes after each service on Scripture, Tradition & Reason. All are invited. Holy Apostles is located at 1407 Kapiolani Street in Hilo.
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LENTEN STUDY AT ST. JAMES'
Final Lenten study date is Wednesday, April 10! St. James' has been offering a joint study with Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. The gatherings begin with Holden Evening Prayer followed by a potluck light soup and salad dinner. St. James' is located at 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela. For more information, call the church at (808) 885-4923
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ST. COLUMBA'S LENTEN STUDY
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St. Columba's Lenten study program will be
The Parables of Jesus, every Wednesday during Lent, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be a light soup and sandwich potluck. This will be a DVD series with workbooks provided. There will be time for reflection and discussion after the presentation. We will have a Soup and Sandwich sign up sheet for each Wednesday. Our first time together Soup and Sandwich will be provided by Rev. Linda and Bob. St. Columba's is located at 43-1425 Hauola Road in Pa‘auilo.
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SLACK-KEY VESPERS AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S
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During the Season of Lent, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church will be offering a simple sung service adapted for Slack-key guitar by St. Augustine's Music Director, Mila Polevia. All are welcome to attend this service that will be held Wednesday evenings during Lent beginning at 5:30 PM. St. Augustine's is located at 54-3801 Akoni Pule Highway in Kapa'au.
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LENTEN STUDY AT ST. JUDE'S
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St. Jude's will be reading Dennis Maynard's book,
Forgive & Get Your Life Back, for their Lenten Study. They will be meeting at St. Jude's on Thursdays at 1:00 PM during Lent.
Forgiveness is one of the hardest disciplines that we as Christians face. Dennis Maynard has given us a path to follow and an opportunity to understand what we need to do to "get our life back" through forgiveness.
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond
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SHARE THE WAY OF LOVE AT EASTER
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[April 2, 2019] Continuing the invitation to connect
The Way of Love, Practices for a Jesus-Centered Life more deeply to the Liturgical Year, The Episcopal Church offers free, downloadable resources for congregations, dioceses, and communities of faith this Easter.
Resources include: A poster with space on the bottom portion for congregations to add their own logo, service information, and web address; a postcard to send to recent visitors or local neighbors; a social media ready graphic; a Facebook Cover image; and the Presiding Bishop’s Easter Message video (available April 15). All evangelism resources are available
HERE.
“We hope that these digital resources will help congregations easily share information about their Easter services,” said Jerusalem Greer, staff officer for evangelism for The Episcopal Church, “Services that celebrate the greatest love of all – the love of Jesus. A love we are called to share and celebrate that love with friends and neighbors.”
READ MORE
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HUNDREDS OF EPISCOPALIANS MAKE 'PLEDGE TO CARE FOR CREATION' IN CAMPAIGN'S FIRST DAYS -
PLEDGE NOW!
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[Episcopal News Service] Caring for God’s creation may seem like a daunting task, the Earth being so vast and the threats to the natural world so pervasive, but The Episcopal Church is encouraging Episcopalians during Lent to pledge to take even the smallest of steps, because those steps together can make a difference.
That is the idea behind the church’s Pledge to Care for Creation campaign, which launched March 29 and runs through Easter, with the goal of collecting at least 1,000 pledges by April 22, Earth Day.
Discussion of these pledges figured prominently at the House of Bishops meeting in March, when a number of bishops committed to spreading the word to their dioceses. Such efforts seem to be having their intended effect: As of this week, more than 300 Episcopalians have gone online and completed the form identifying ways they will be better caretakers of creation.
READ MORE and view Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's video.
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED REMINDERS:
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GOOD FRIDAY REMINDER
PRESIDING BISHOP CALLS FOR GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING TO SUPPORT MINISTRY IN ANGLICAN PROVINCE OF JERUSALEM AND MIDDLE EAST
“The Good Friday Offering of our Church is one way to help connect the love of Christ on the cross with our support of the ongoing ministry of love and compassion carried out by our Anglican sisters and brothers throughout the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East,” Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry wrote to the bishops and clergy of The Episcopal Church. In his Good Friday letter, Presiding Bishop Curry asks each Bishop and congregation to consider providing assistance for the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East.Information, including bulletin covers and bulletin inserts on the Good Friday Offering, is available
HERE. To view a copy of the Presiding Bishop's letter, click
HERE.
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Contact Information
Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Contractor
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 636-7776
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