Why Serve 2017: An Episcopal Vocational Discernment Conference for Young Adults of Color

Invited to attend this conference of fellowship, training, discernment, and self-care, are young adults (age 18-30) from the Asiamerican, Black, Indigenous/Native American and Latino/Hispanic communities of the Episcopal Church, as well as those desiring to serve in ethnic ministries.

"Wherever you are on your journey, young adulthood is a time of transition and choices, but you don't have to do it alone," commented the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillen, Latino/Hispanic, on behalf of the Ethnic Missioners: the Rev. Bradley Hauff, Indigenous; the Rev. Angela Ifill, Black; and the Rev. Winfred Vergara, Asiamerican. "In this Conference, there are keynote speakers, workshop leaders, your peers and your Missioners to help you. We hope you will join us for this transformative experience."

Registration is $75 which includes meals, lodging, ground transportation, and conference fees.  Registration does not include airfare.  Registration deadline is May 31. For more information andto register, click HERE or contact  Angeline Cabanban at 212-716-6186 or e-mail her. or  [email protected] .

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Diocese of California EcoJustice Weekend

With Presiding Bishop Curry

The Episcopal Diocese of California welcomes all to their two-day event dedicated to protecting and celebrating God's creation.  The program begins Friday, May 19, with an all-day conference at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, followed by a Eucharist service led by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. On Saturday, May 20, Bishop Curry will preside over an Eco-Confirmation service at the beautiful Golden Gate Overlook in the Presidio. The service will be followed by a day of volunteer projects around the Bay Area. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage HERE.

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Episcopal Veterans Fellowship Resource

For churches and people desiring to reach out to the veterans in your community, the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship (EVF) can be a valuable resource. The EVF equips Christians for missional ministry to veterans through prayer, hospitality and reconciliation, and offer educational workshops, consulting and coaching so churches can reach out with God's love to veterans.

The Episcopal Veterans Fellowship (EVF) was born in 2009 in a resolution from General Convention to "ecourage the establishment of an Episcopal Veterans Fellowship for each diocese." In 2014, with a blessing from the Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle and a grant from the Episcopal Evangelism Society, a group of veterans gathered at St. David's Episcopal Church for a Pilgrimage of Remembrance and Reconciliation. Under the stained-glass window depicting St. Martin of Tours, the patron saint of veterans. They prayed for their friends who died in war and homecoming. By 2015, four parishes in the Diocese of Texas hosted EVF groups, a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of those first members.  For more information, visit their website HERE .

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Coming in May

Stewardship University: Stewardship & Beyond

This year's annual Stewardship University will take place on Friday May 5 (clergy only) and Saturday, May 6 (clergy and lay), at the Parish of St. Clement's Parish Hall in Honolulu. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the class ends at 3:00 PM on both days. (Note: Correction in times.)

This year's theme is "How Clergy and Lay Leaders Can Create Stronger Congregations." Over the past few decades, the culture in which we live has become increasingly indifferent to religious expression. Religious leaders who garner public attention often preach a gospel of exclusion, rather than all souls being God's children.  The result is that ministry in any form, for clergy and lay leaders alike, is exponentially more difficult than in years past.

Save the Date!

Called to Transformation
ABCD Facilitator Formation Workshop 2017

Leading the workshop are Sean McConnell, Director of Engagement for Episcopal Relief & Development  and the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Officer for Young Adult and Campus Ministries for The Episcopal Church and a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff. 

For more information and to register, click HERE. If you have any questions, e-mail the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

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Save the date! Summer Youth Camp

Hui Pu 2017: S.W.A.G. (Saved With Amazing Grace)

Hui Pu 2017 will be a huge event with all three camps for the different age groups taking place simultaneously. Our theme is "S.W.A.G. (S aved W ith A mazing G race)" and will be full of new experiences, re-kindled friendships and most importantly full of praise and worship with unconditional love!

Although the camp will begin on the same date for all age groups, it will end on different days.  Register before May 1 and save! The camp dates and costs are as follows:

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March 23, 2017:

Holy Innocents Welcomes Alice Haulani Crowe

Deadline Approaching: Warden Boot Camp!

EYE17 Delegation Receives Huge Boost from Holy Nativity

Registration Now Open for 2017 New Community Clergy & Lay Conference

March 8, 2017:

Transition in the Office of the Bishop (Ito)

Threat Against Preschool at Temple Emanu-El

EYE17 Hawai`i Youth Delegation Gearing Up for Oklahoma

Episcopal Lutheran Leaders Issue Ash Wednesday Message on Refugees

Curry/Jennings Take Lead in Supreme Court Brief on Transgender-Bathroom Policy

March 1, 2017:  Bishop's Ash Wednesday Message

February 24, 2017:

Bishop's Reflection - Christian Life

Stewardship University  May 5 & 6

Called to Transformation: ABCD Facilitator Workshop

Presiding Bishop Calls for Support for the Good Friday Offering

February 9, 2017:

Hui Pu 2017: S.W.A.G.  July 2-7

January 25, 2017:

Office of the Bishop Welcomes New Staff

Warden Boot Camp April 22

Staying Informed and Involved with the Homeless/Houseless in Hawai`i

Statement from the Presiding Bishop to President Trump

Episcopalians to Focus on Global Needs for ERD