Countdown & Final Updates

49th Annual Meeting of Convention

ARRIVE ON TIME! Allow extra time for traffic and parking so that you can CHECK-IN ON TIME!  Credentials will close promptly at 8:30 AM.  Those arriving once credentials are closed will not be able to vote.

Maps and Seating Chart Posted: Marked maps of the 'Iolani School Campus are now posted on the convention webpage HERE , including the seating chart for the Annual Meeting.  

Parking: Parking is free in the school's parking lot. Handicap parking stalls are located on levels 2 and 3. Electric vehicle stalls are located on level 4.

Budget:  If you haven't already done so, be sure to review the final draft budget posted on the convention webpage that will be voted on at the Annual Meeting.

Nominations Posted:  Information on the nominees  for the different governance committees has been posted on the Convention webpage HERE. Although the deadline has passed for posting in the Convention booklet, nominations can still be made on the floor during the meeting.

REMINDER: NO FOOD AND DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE MEETING ROOM!  

If you have any questions, contact Rae Costa at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, or e-mail her .

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The following is a message from Bishop Fitzpatrick that was originally released on October 3, 2017 to clergy and wardens:

The Sale of the 2324 Metcalf Property

The sale of the diocesan property at 2324 Metcalf Street (formerly the site of the Canterbury House and then the MacCray Center) was finalized on September 21, 2017.  The Standing Committee and the Diocesan Council had previously approved the sale of this property. By action of Diocesan Council, the proceeds of the sale ($1,193,125.81) will be used to establish a board (Diocesan Council) restricted fund named the "George W.R. MacCray Fund" and that Fund will be used to support ministry to young adults (ages 18 to 35 including university students).  Diocesan Council will have to determine how best to use the new MacCray Fund for the designated ministry.

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Correction to October E-Chronicle

Deepest apologies to the Chang family for the mention of missing family members under the family photo in the Bishop Chang Celebration of Life article. Bishop Chang's son-in-law Rich Nagatoshi and granddaughter Lauren Nagatoshi were in attendance at the service. The corrected version is now posted on the diocesan website HERE.

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Beginning this Saturday!

Peggy Kai Memorial Lecture Series:

500th Anniversary of the Reformation

This year's Peggy Kai Memorial Lecture is in recognition of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, the following events will be held at The Cathedral of St. Andrew and Christ Church Uniting:

Ecumenical Worship Service, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Saturday, October 14, 3 :00 PM

The Rev. Dr. David Lose, Senior Pastor of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN, a faith community of 14,000 members, leads this service.  Lose served as the President of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, where he initiated and led the effort unify LTSP with its sister seminary, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, in order to create United Lutheran Seminary which launched on July 1, 2017. He taught on the faculty of Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) for fourteen years where he served as Academic Dean, was the founding director of the Center for Biblical Preaching, led the creative team that developed WorkingPreacher.org, and directed two Lilly Endowment-funded grants on fostering congregational vibrancy. Author of several books and accompanying resources in the popular Making Sense series he created with Augsburg Fortress, Lose has also written for numerous print and web publications including The Christian Century and Patheos.com. You can find his regular reflections on preaching and the life of faith at "...In the Meantime" ( www.davidlose.net), his personal blog with more than 7500 subscribers. 

Educational Opportunity, Tenney Theater, The Cathedral of St. Andrew,  Sunday, October 15, 2:00-4:00 PM

Rev. Dr. David Lose will be offering a lecture and conversation on  the Reformation: it's historical importance, how it helped us get to where we are today, and what it means for us moving into the future.  There will also be time for questions and discussions.  Free. Open to the all.

Continuing Education for Clergy, Christ Church Uniting, Monday and Tuesday, October 16 & 17, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM both days

Rev. Dr. David Lose leads conversations around the Reformation, Martin Luther and the church moving into the future. Cost is $25.   

For more information, contact Rev. Ruth M. Peterson, at (808) 247-6211 or e-mail her.

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This Saturday!

Good Sam Fall Rummage Sale

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church will be having their Fall Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 14, 2017, from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, featuring all sorts of wonderful rummage sale items, baked goods, jams and jellies, plants, crafts, jewelry and food. They are located at 1801 10th Avenue in Honolulu. For more information, call (808) 735-5944.  

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CONHM: Maka 'Ala I KaLahui

Come and join the Committee on Native Hawaiian Ministry as we gather together to talk story and kukakuka about our Hawaiian culture, presence and well-being in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i. All are welcome to attend this special event:

MAKA 'ALA I KA LAHUI

Friday, November 10, 2017

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Doors open at 9:00 AM)

Church of the Epiphany

1041 10th Avenue, Honolulu

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ACCW Events Coming Up!

Maui's A Cup of Cold Water outreach ministry has two big events coming up as follows:

Annual Volunteer Social 2017

Celebrating Four Years of Volunteerism!

Saturday, November 4, 3:00-5:00 PM

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Chili Cook Off & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Saturday, November 25, 2017, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Church of the Holy Innocents, 561 Front Street, Lahaina

$20 at the Door ($5 goes to ACCW). Children 10 & Under Free. To enter the chili cook off or to donate items for the silent auction, download the form HERE. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the church office at office@holyimaui.org, (808) 661-4202, or visit their website HERE.

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St. John's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Kaneohe will be holding their first ever Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. There will be a variety of local vendors selling handmade jewelry, organic body powders, hand-sewn blankets/bags/aprons, home grown plants, kulolo, essential oil rollers, hats and much more! Ono food will be served up including Aunty Ipo's famous long rice, musubis, and beef stew!  St. John's By-the-Sea is located at 47-074 Lihikai Drive in Kaneohe. For more information, call the church office at  (808) 239-7198.

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St. Nick's Christmas Market

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Kapolei will be holding a Christmas Market on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, on the St. Timothy's campus located at 98-939 Moanalua Road in Aiea.  There will be a variety of vendors and a snack bar. Come early and plan to get your Christmas shopping done!  For more information or if you are an interested vendor, contact St. Nicholas at (808) 469-1089 or e-mail:  info@stnicholaskapolei.org.

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Queen Lili'uokalani

November 11, 2017, marks the 100th Anniversary of the passing of Queen Lili'uokalani. Two Native Hawaiian Senators, Brickwood Galuteria and Kai Kahele, have asked churches in Hawai'i to commemorate this historic moment in a respectful and spiritual way, by the tolling of church bells on this day at 8:30 AM, the time of her passing. More information will be forthcoming.  

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