This issue's header photo was taken at the loʻi of Hoʻokuaʻāina, where the congregations of St. Matthew's and Emmanuel wrapped up their observance of the Season of Creation with a workday weeding the taro patches. They got their fill of mud baths for a while! More photos and story are in the Creation Care Corner further below. (Photo:Stason Skeen) | |
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Special Message from the Bishop:
Convention 56 & Disaster Relief
First, I ask your prayers for the 56th Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi. Canonically resident clergy and lay delegates from our Congregations will gather at The Cathedral this coming Saturday, October 12, to conduct the business of our Diocese. READ MORE
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE | |
Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities. | |
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
FRIDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to use Tenney theater and other rooms in the Cathedral Friday morning. Registration, continental breakfast, and plenary session will be at St. Peter's, a short 5-minute walk. Golf cart shuttle will be available for those walking impairments. Lunch and afternoon activities will continue at The Cathedral as originally scheduled. Please park in the Cathedral lot from the Beretania entrance. There is no parking at St. Peter's.
Registration at the door is available for all activities on Education Day, from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.. Late fees are in effect.
Please bring a refillable water bottle with you.
BE ON TIME FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING ON SATURDAY OR YOU MAY BE UNABLE TO VOTE! Credentials check-in closes promptly at 8:30 a.m. Check-in will be inside St. Paul's Church.
Click on the buttons below to go to the Convention 56 & Education Day webpage for information.
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THE SEASON OF CREATION ENDS WITH A WORK DAY - To bring the “Season of Creation” to an end, St. Matthew’s and Emmanuel volunteered at the loʻi of Hoʻokuaʻāina in Kapalai, Kailua, in the Moku of Ko‘olaupoko. Along with our new friends from Christ Church Uniting, we weeded a couple loʻi patches to allow the kalo to grow freely. One of the beautiful take aways was the moʻolelo (story) behind the kalo. The story is about a Kalo older brother and a Kanaka (human) younger brother who took care of one another in a reciprocal relationship so that both could flourish. This idea of creation being in a familial relationship is also found in St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Creatures.” In this hymn attributed to St. Francis, he explains that all of creation comes from one Father or Parent, which means we and creation are family as well, just like the Kalo and the Kanaka, we too can build a relationship with creation where both siblings can flourish. (Photos and article by Stason Skeen; above far left, the Rev. Alison Dingley flashes a shaka while knee deep in mud.) | |
Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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COMING UP AROUND THE DIOCESE: | |
AT THE CATHEDRAL...
October 20
Choral Evensong Celebrating Honolulu Pride Weekends
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Mark your calendars and enjoy The Cathedral of St. Andrew's Choral Evensong in celebration of Honolulu Pride Weekend, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, beginning with the tower bells at 5:00 PM, and followed by Choral Evensong at 5:30 PM.
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Hurry! Deadline to register is October 15
HAWAI'I ISLAND DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY - OCTOBER 19!
| Click HERE to register and be sure to comlete the parental permission form HERE. | |
ORGAN CONCERT AT ALL SAINTS' | |
ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
- O'AHU: St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu - Priest-in-Charge/Rector (Full-time)
LAY POSITION OPENINGS
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
- O'AHU: St. Clement's, Honolulu - Choir Director (Part-time)
- OʻAHU: The Cathedral of St. Andrew - Seeking Volunteer Docents
- OʻAHU: St. Stephen's Church, Wahiawa - Organist (Part-time)
- HAWAI'I ISLAND: Holy Apostles - Minister of Music (Part-time
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond... | |
Q&A: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry reflects on an eventful nine years as churchwide leader
(October 9, 2024) Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was elected and confirmed in June 2015 at the 78th General Convention, and on Nov. 1 that year, he was installed as presiding bishop, becoming the first Black denominational leader of The Episcopal Church. READ MORE
(Photo: Tsang-Hing Ho)
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Reminders (Previously Announced)
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EAM YOUNG ADULT RETREAT ON KAUA'I - The Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry (EAM) Young Adult Convocation is holding a retreat for young adults in their 20s, at Camp Sloggett on the island of Kaua‘i, October 25-27, 2024. Young adult Episcopalians from around the globe are invited to attend. Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit the Diocesan website HERE. If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Morinishi by email HERE. | |
UTILIZING CHURCH FACILITIES TO FURTHER GOD'S WORK - Are we being the best stewards of our buildings? How might they be better used as an asset to further God’s work in your corner of God’s Garden? Are they connecting with our mission? Are there development or revenue possibilities that could be explored? Here’s your chance to explore what this might mean/look like in your congregational context! Please join us for a conversation with Jessica Ripper, Diocese of San Diego’s Mission Real Estate Portfolio Manager, on Zoom, October 26, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM (HST). Sign up with Canon Sandy Graham HERE and sign up early . for Jessica to have some information ahead of time about our attendees and congregations on the call.
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The Diocesan Support Center (DSC) staff is ready to help answer your questions. Some of the most common topics are listed along with the person to contact. Click on the linked name to send an email.
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BISHOP (meeting with): Nani (ext. 302)
Annual Meeting: Rae (ext. 326)
Archives: Rae (ext. 326)
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Communications/News/Website: Sybil
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TECH Portfolio/Investments: Jasmi (ext. 307)
Hiring/Human Resources: Rae (ext. 326)
Monthly Statement: Jasmi (ext. 307)
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Ordination/Licensed Ministries: Nani (ext. 302)
Payroll: Jasmi (ext. 307)
Property (Contracts, Insurance, Agreements): Rae (ext. 326)
Safe Church: Nani (ext. 302)
Stewardship: Sandy (ext. 309)
Supply/Visiting Clergy: Nani (ext. 302)
Worship/Sacraments: Sandy (ext. 309)
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Don't forget to visit our FORMS & DOCUMENTS page on the Diocesan website HERE.
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Catch up on articles you may have missed below! | |
Contact Information
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-7776
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