Wednesday, September 11, is an important deadline date. Resolutions, Nominations for leadership, and the Necrology and Baptism forms are due. Early bird registration prices also end and will go from $65.00 to $80.00. To download the Congregation Registration Form, click HERE. (If you are paying for your own registration and not through a church, please use the Individual Registration Form HERE.)

Friday, October 25, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (4 volunteers)

Saturday, October 26, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (8 volunteers)

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The Annual Clergy Retreat will be held on Sunday, September 8 through 10, 2013, at Camp Mokule'ia, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and ending after lunch on Tuesday.

The retreat this year will be presented by two special guests: The Very Rev. Ian Markham, Dean of Virginia Theological Seminary, and the Rev. Barney Hawkins, Professor of Pastoral Theology at the seminary. Their presentation will draw on their respective books, which are being supplied to all those attending:

Liturgical Life Principles: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living, by Ian Markham, and Episcopal Etiquette and Ethics: Living the Craft of Priesthood in the Episcopal Church, by Barney Hawkins

Space is limited, so register NOW! For more information and to register, click HERE.

The next Safeguarding God's Children Training session on Maui will be held on Saturday, August 31, at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church parish hall, beginning at 1:00 pm. Space is limited, so register now!

Safeguarding God's Children is to be taken annually, with the first time being an in-person training. Subsequent trainings can be done either in-person or via the diocese's online courses.

For more information on the Maui training, e-mail John Tomoso, or call the Good Shepherd Church office at 808-244-4656.

 

The Rev. Al and Kathy Miles will be leading a training session on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Honolulu. All attendees must stay for the entire time. Lunch will be provided. Attendance is limited, so sign up early. Deadline to register is Saturday, August 31, or when the maximum number is reached. For more information and to register, click HERE.

The morning starts at 9:30 am with Eucharist as we honor our Lord and ask for wisdom and guidance. Immediately following Eucharist is a meeting where we discuss and ratify the Diocese of Hawai'i Order of the King Constitution & By-laws. We would love to see you and have you join us as we work together toward a more intentional DOK Order in Hawai'i.

For more information, visit the event listing HERE, or  read more about the DOK on their website HERE. If you have any questions, contact Luella Windisch by e-mail or phone at 808-685-1215.

The Standing Committee has developed a process for a Mutual Ministry Review (MMR) for the Diocese of Hawai'i. Participants in the Diocesan MMR will discuss the spiritual health of the Diocese in the context of the interaction among the bishop, clergy, and laity. The purpose is to build on strength areas and to address areas of concern within the Diocese.

 

A Diocesan MMR has not been attempted before, so we need the help of all the congregations in the Diocese to present an honest and meaningful look at where we are going as a Diocese. Conversations are being held throughout the Diocese in August, and a number of churches have already completed the process.

 

Your Rector, Vicar, or Priest-in-Charge and Senior or Bishop's Warden has received information and details on the process, focus groups and topics. Please see the updated list of meetings HERE.  If your church has not yet scheduled a Diocesan MMR, clergy or wardens need to e-mail the Standing Commitee ASAP.

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A diocesan stewardship retreat will be taking place at Camp Mokule'ia in September. This weekend offers you powerful stewardship tools to use in your congregation, relationships with others committed to growing in generosity and faith, and worship, fellowship and rest amidst stunning natural beauty! For more information and to register, click HERE, or contact Lindsay Kamm at (808) 245-1752 or e-mail her. 

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If your church has an opening for a lay position and you would like some help in advertising it, consider posting it in the e-news and on the diocesan website. Visit the Lay Position Postings webpage under Resources>For Congregations, or click HERE to view it. Let us help you spread the word! There is currently an opening at The Cathedral for a part-time full charge bookkeeper and a request for volunteers at the Annual Meeting of Convention. Check it out!

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Did you miss an edition of the E-News? Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements. To see the complete article, click on the linked issues below or visit 

Archived E-News Editions 

on the diocesan website, and click on the desired issue.