This issue's header photo was taken at St.Timothy's Episcopal Church in 'Aiea, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, during the Rev. Peter Wallace's Installation as their Vicar. He is pictured 4th from right next to Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick. Wallace has been serving at St. Timothy's since February 16, 2024. (Contributed photo) | |
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Proper 21
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Celebrating 70 Years and Sharing Aloha in Taiwan
In a posting on social media, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shared the following post a couple days ago: "Bishop Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang and Catherine Lee (the photographer) met us bright and early at the Taipei Airport. Bea Fitzpatrick and I are blessed to join in the 70th anniversary of the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan. Once a part of the Missionary District of Honolulu, The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i and Taiwan share a long history. We are family — ‘Ohana."
The main 70th celebration will take place this weekend, and the Bishop will be back in Hawai'i on October 3, in time for Convention 56. Pictured above left are Taiwan Bishop, Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang, with Bishop Bob and Bea on their arrival; above right, at their welcome lunch with Catherine Lee (Church Mission Society) and host Mrs. Hannah Chang. Below, they spent time with the foks at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Chiayi, and below right, with Archdeacon Simon Tsou, and gifts from the Diocese of Hawai'i. (Photos from Bishop Bob and St. John's Cathedral, Taipei, Facebook pages)
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RIP: ETHEL MAXSON
Ethel Maxson, the wife of the Reverend J. Hollis Maxson, died on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Eustis, Florida, peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family. There are no plans for services at this time.
Notes of condolence can be sent to Hollis at:
The Rev. J Hollis Maxson
27845 County Road 44A
Eustis, FL 32736
ALMIGHTY AND ETERNAL GOD, to whom there is never any prayer made without hope of mercy, be merciful to the soul of your faithful servant, Ethel Maxson, being departed from this world in the confession of your Holy Name that she and all the departed may be welcomed into the company of thy saints, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Rest eternal grant her, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
+Bob
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE | |
Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities. | |
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REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7, TO AVOID HIGHER FEES!
CHILD CARE PROVIDED BOTH DAYS
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HERE ARE THE LATEST CONVENTION UPDATES & IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
Child care is being provided on both days of Convention 56. If you already registered and would like to add your child, contact Nani Carroll HERE. All delegates should be sure to review the material on the Convention 56 webpage. Your vote on governance committee members, resolutions, and other business matters affect not only the Diocese but the broader Episcopal Church. Important topics:
EDUCATION DAY IS FOR EVERYONE!
- All are invited to attend Education Day on Friday, October 11, followed by the Convention Eucharist and Aloha Reception. Great sessions and workshops! Visit the Education Day event webpage HERE to learn more.
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SEEKING JOYFUL VOICES FOR CONVENTION EUCHARIST CHOIR - Be a part of the open choir on Friday. Email Canon Sandy Graham for music HERE.
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United Thank Offering Invites 2024 Annual Grant Applicants
Offering a new review process to help applicants, the United Thank Offering Board announces the opening of its 2025 annual grants process, with a focus on projects that address water issues. Applications are due by 5:00 PM (ET), January 10, 2025, for initial review; changes can then be made to reviewed applications before final submission by 5:00 PM, February 7, 2025.
More information—including criteria for applicants, sample budgets and timelines, and helpful hints—as well as application and other forms are available online in English and Spanish. Instructional videos created by the grants committee are also posted online. For more infomration and to learn more about the United Thank Offering, a ministry of The Episcopal Church, click HERE.
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Reminder: Diocesan ʻŌlelo Hawai'i Lessons ~ It's not too late! | |
Free ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi classes have started up again, but it is not too late to join in. The classes are being held on Tuesdays again and will run through the school year. Classes are led by Kumu Kū Souza, known by many in the Diocese as a Kumu at ‘Iolani school, and member of the popular trio Walea (see HERE). There is also a beginners' class (at 5:00 PM) and a continuing class for those returning (at 6:00 PM). Classes are offered online through Zoom. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Canon Sandy Graham HERE.
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CAMP MOKULĒ'IA: GREAT FAMILY VACAY OPPORTUNITIES!
Click on the boxes below to learn more and register:
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THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS IS CELEBRATED ON OCTOBER 4 - St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment, and worship inspired by this Feast typically include pet blessings, prayers for environmental protection and conservation, and a call to a lifestyle based in simplicity and service of others. Be sure to check with your church to see what activities and special services are being prepared around this time in honor of St. Francis.
THE SEASON OF CREATION CONTINUES THROUGH OCTOBER 4 - For more information, visit the Season of Creation website HERE for resources, events and ideas.
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Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Save the date! October 20
Choral Evensong Celebrating Honolulu Pride Weekends
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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Above left, the folks at St. Timothy's Epsicopal Church in 'Aiea have been dedicated in their outreach efforts to provide food and sustenance to the community every week, and at right, St. Michael and All Angles in Lihue, Kaua'i, was the happy recipient of a new commercial refrigerator for their outreach work providing food for over 175 households a month. The Hawaii Food Bank offered an opportunity to receive a commercial refrigerator to all agencies on Kaua'i. St. Michael's was one of six organizatons on Kaua'i to receive the fridges. Pictured from left are DeAnn Megonnell (St. Michael Senior Warden), Deacon Mary Margaret Smith, and Michele Panole from the Kaua'i Food Bank. (Contributed photo) | |
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Above left, What a blessing it was to reunite with so many kūpuna at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Honolulu's,120th Anniversary celebration! A huge mahalo to Arleen Young, Gretchen Jong, and Nella Kleinschmidt for the beautiful treats of special fortune cookies and bento filled with noodles, baked manapua, and pork hash! It was a Sunday to remember! (From the St. Elizabeth's September 16 online newsletter).
Above right, St. John's Episcopal Church in Kula, celebrated the return of their annual Kula Festival, an Upcountry tradition for nearly 40 years, that took a hiatus after last year's wildfires destroyed parts of Maui. This year’s zero-waste event helped support the Kula Community Watershed Alliance (KCWA). Look for a follow-up article about this partnership and its effect on the recovery from the fires, coming soon. (Maui reporting by Cindy Schumacher, contributed photo)
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We honor and pray for the memory of the victims and first responders who lost their lives in our country on September 11, 2001, and we give thanks for the Kaua'i Fire Department and Kaua'i Police Department for their selfless service to our island community. On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Christ Memorial Vicar, the Rev. Catherine Amy Kropp, offered a blessing at a memorial held at the Westin Hotel in Princeville, Kaua'i. (From the Christ Memorial weekly online newsletter) | |
COMING UP AROUND THE DIOCESE: | |
St. Mark's Choir Concert, October 4 | |
On Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM, a fundraising concert will be presented by the St. Mark’s Choir alongside organist Kathy Crosier. Music performed will be both sacred and secular, including everything from renaissance anthems to folk songs and movie soundtracks. All are invited to come and enjoy the hard work of our musicians. A reception will follow the concert in the Parish Hall. St. Mar'k's is located at 539 Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu. For more information, visit their website HERE. | |
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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... | |
Presiding bishop-elect discusses his initial plans for Episcopal Church ‘structural realignment’
(September 25, 2024) Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe, who will be installed as the denominational leader in a little over a month, shed additional light this week on his process and timeline for enacting organizational change in The Episcopal Church to support the church’s priorities. READ MORE
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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. | |
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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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Do you have a question? Contact us at (800) 536-7776 | |
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)
Budget/Finance: Jasmi (ext. 307)
Communications/News/Website: Sybil
Congregational Membership: Sandy (ext. 309)
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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Contact Information
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-7776
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