The St. Andrew's Schools will be featuring its fall production of Disney's Finding Nemo, Jr. on November 15, 16 and 17, 2019, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew's Tenney Theatre. Showtimes are:

November 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM

November 17 at 4:00 PM

Admission is just $10 and children under 3 are free! For more information and tickets, visit the school website HERE.

Concluding a four-year renovation of the Cathedral of St. Andrew's Wahi Kapu ("sacred space") or Royal Chapel, a special blessing will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019, during the 8:00 AM Hawaiian service. The service is also part of the Cathedral's observance of the annual Feast of the Holy Sovereigns, and the centerpiece of the renovation project is fittingly, a beautiful icon of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, that will be installed earlier on Friday, November 22. Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will lead the blessing, and members of the Royal Societies will be in attendance. The public is invited. To read the official press release with more details, click HERE. (Pictured is the Chapel in 2015 before the renovation.)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Christmas Craft Fair and Rummage Sale in their Parish Hall on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Lots of great items for sale and super bargains as well. St. Luke's is located at 45 N. Judd Street in Honolulu.

The 28th annual Queen Lili'uokalani Ho'okuikahi will be taking place on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Central Union Church in Honolulu, from 6:00-7:00 PM. This ecumenical event will feature the Cathedral Choir of St. Andrew, Hokuloa Singers of 'Iolani School, and others. 

The date of the event represents a dark time in Hawaiian history when Queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown, but is now being recognized as a day of reconciliation and hope that focuses on the Queen's courage and conviction for non-violence that has been an example and legacy to her people.  The  Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center (PJRC) has organized this annual event to "educate and advocate for justice and mercy for Na Kanaka Maoli and all the people of Hawai`i in the spirit of reconciliation." For more information, contact the Rev. Kaleo Patterson at (808) 330-3769.

The St. Michael and All Angel's Children's and Youth Ministry will be hosting a Family Game night on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall. There will be a potluck dinner and ice cream bar, and lots of fun in store for kids and adults! Please bring some canned goods for their Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. St. Michael's is located at 4364 Hardy Street in Lihue.

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea will be holding a family movie night in their Parish Hall on Friday, November 29, and will be showing the animated film The Star, that features lots of big name stars like Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Clarkson and Mariah Carey. Doors open at 5:30 PM and movie time is at 6:15 PM. There will be free popcorn and hotdogs. Pack up the kids, sand chairs and sleeping bags for a fun night with the family. Please bring one canned good per person for the food pantry. The Parish Hall is located at 2518 Kolo Road.

The All Saints' annual Holiday Craft Fair will be taking place on Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. There are always tons of great hand-crafted items, jewelry and clothing, perfect for holiday gift giving. There will also be a concession booth and silent auction. All Saints' is located at 4-1065 Kuhio Highway in Kapa'a.

St. Michael and All Angel's ReSource for Christian Spirituality have set the dates for their Kalaupapa Service Retreats for the first half of 2020:

The theme is Powerful Connections: Then and Now, as participants discover Kalaupapa-- its history, culture, people and the 'aina-- and listen to the personal stories of the people who lived in exile there. For more information, download the flyer HERE, or contact the Rev. Phyllis Meighen at (808) 647-4346.

St. James' Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. There will be the usual great gift offerings, baked goods, food, and silent auction. This year's silent auction includes two beautifully framed watercolor paintings of St. James', by a parishioner. St. James' is located at 65-1237 Kawaihae Road in Kamuela (Waimea).

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