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Annual Clergy Retreat Held at Camp Mokulē'ia

This year's annual clergy retreat took place at Camp Mokulē'ia, January 29-31, 2024. Over two dozen clergy gathered together for the retreat which was led by Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick. The tranquility and breathtaking scenery of the Camp, combined with cooler trades, made for an idyllic setting that went perfectly with the retreat's theme: ​ "Examining the Examen" – the Ignatian process of reviewing our actions in the presence of God. ​​READ MORE

Holy Nativity Celebrates 75 Years!

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick and Bea joined the folks at Holy Nativity Church in ʻĀina Haina, for a joyous 75th anniversary celebration that included five confirmations and a lunch reception afterwards. Pictured above left are the newly confirmed with Bishop Bob, Rector Libby Berman (far left) and Associate Rector Jenn Latham (far right), (not in order) Kirin Hino, Carter Holden, Olesya Noerper, Taireva Thompson and Isaiah Zitz. Above right right, Catherine Nurmi was received into the Episcopal Church. Below are more pictures of the event including a pre-service breakfast meeting with the Bishop. (Contributed photos)

Registration is now open!

Annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBiz Conference

All are invited to attend the Diocese's annual Chrism Mass and ChurchBiz Conference (formerly Spring Training) that will be taking place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The theme is "Lessons Learned" as we take a look at the impact recent catastrophies have had on our churches in the Diocese. Both COVID and the Maui wildfires have presented many challenges that we continue to learn from.

The day will begin at 9:00 AM with the Chrism Mass and Eucharist that will include the Renewal of Clergy Vows and Renewal of Baptismal Vows. ChurchBiz will commence immediately following the Chrism Mass with guest speakers talking on a variety of topics such as insurance, church records, agreements, leases, licenses, and much more. 

Cost is only $20 and includes lunch. Free child care and scholarships are available. The Diocese will cover the cost of airfare for two persons from each neighbor island congregation. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage HERE.

2024 Lent Resources

This year, Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent begins on February 14. Listed are just a few of the many resources available from The Episcopal Church website and partners to help guide you through this season of solemnity. Click on hyperlinked titles to go to that resource: (Be sure to also check out the Creation Care section in this issue for their Lenten reource.)

The Rev. Amy Crowe

Congratulations to the Rev. Amy Crowe who will be working with Pacific Health Ministry (PHM) as their Maui Disaster Recovery Spiritual Care Program Coordinator. PHM has received a grant from Lutheran Disaster Relief which is assigned to help with Maui recovery efforts. The Rev. Anke Flohr, Executive Director of PHM, says that part of this new position "is to meet within the ecumenical and interfaith Maui circles of pastors, priests, ministers, lay leaders and their communities who were traumatized by the Maui fire devastation, and to hear their perspectives, identify their concerns, and name the gaps in service that need to be addressed." Amy will nurture/coordinate ongoing support groups as needed to focus on grief, trauma recovery, and cultural issues.

It's that time of year when applications for two Diocesan student scholarship opportunities are made available for the 2024-2025 school year. They are:

• The Bishop's Scholarship Fund
• The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund

Deadline for submission is Friday, April 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM. For more information and to download the application packet, visit the Diocesan website HERE. Should you have any questions, please contact Nani Carroll, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, by email HERE or call her at (808) 536-7776, x 302.

Upcoming Activities at Camp Mokulē'ia: Register Now!

It's a busy year at Camp Mokulē'ia with a ton of events and activities lined up! Don't miss out on the following Spring and Summer offerings. For summer camp, register early and save:

Coming Up! Free Screening of The Philadelphia Eleven

Mark your calendars and be sure to attend a free screening of The Philadelphia Eleven on Sunday, February 18, 2024, 5:00 PM in The Cathedral's Davies Hall!

In an act of civil disobedience, a group of women and their supporters organize their ordination to become Episcopal priests in 1974. In this feature-length documentary film, we meet the women who succeed in building a movement that transforms an age-old institution, and challenges the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom.

This event is FREE!!! Please RSVP by emailing the Cathedral Office HERE or through Eventbrite HERE where you can learn more about the film that includes a trailer.

Exciting work has begun on the Cathedral of St. Andrew's historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ! The Cathedral is fortunate to have Rosales Organ Builders restore our organ to better-than-new condition and provide a new four-manual console. Rosales is considered one of the top builders today. 

Currently, large portions of the organ are being removed and will be shipped to California for restoration by specialists. Later in 2024, a completely new four-manual console will be built to replace our current outdated and malfunctioning console. The largest single portion of the project, the console will account for about 40% of the total project cost. Then, in late 2024 and early 2025, restoration project work will include returning the organ portions that have been shipped to California for renovation, as well as revoicing of existing pipes.

The total project cost is just under $800,000. A 10% deposit has been funded from the organ fund and general operations. A memorial gift is paying for the console portion, and the remaining 50% will need to be raised through grants and gifts from generous donors like you. The restoration project will take over a year, but the organ should be ready to serve another half-century before needing another renovation. (Excerpts and photos from the Cathedral e-news as reported by Nicholas Keone Lee, Director of Music, and Mark Wong, Cathedral Organist)

HAWAI'I ISLAND: Tomorrow! Mardi Gras at St. Jude's

St. Jude's will be serving up delicious jambalaya, red beans, cornbread and desserts on Friday, February 9, 2024, beginning at 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Are all invited for this free dinner and a fun-filled evening! St. Jude's is located at 92-8606 Paradise Circle in Ocean View. For more information, call the office at (808) 939-7555.

Presiding bishop continues to recuperate at home, resumes some light-duty work

[2/7/24] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry continues to recuperate at home, and for now will keep a modified, light-duty work schedule that excludes travel, according to a Feb. 7 press release from the church’s Office of Public Affairs. 

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2024 CONVENTION 56 CHANGE OF DATE - Because of various scheduling issues, the Bishop has rescheduled the 2024 Annual Meeting of Diocesan Convention to Saturday, October 12 (with Education Day on Friday, October 11). As you look to elections of lay delegates at congregational annual meetings in January, and as you plan your congregational (and personal) calendars, please reserve those dates.