****THIS SATURDAY****

"Laying on of Hands"

When new priests are ordained, the community of priests joins the bishop in laying hands on and praying for the candidate.

On November 23, a group of women clergy gathered to share time and fellowship before the diocesan annual Convention. During the gathering, they surprised Rev. Jenn with a laying on of hands and a prayer of blessing because of the unusual ordination that she had in the summer of 2020.

Back in July of that year churches had many restrictions in place because of COVID. Ordinations had to adapt to these restrictions, meaning services were live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook, size limits were imposed, and social distancing

was practiced.

At Jenn’s ordination, only ten people were able to be in the sanctuary and only Bishop Alan Scarfe (Bishop of Iowa in 2020) was able to lay hands on Jenn during the consecration.

Normally the bishop and all priests present lay hands on the one being ordained. Because of COVID, the two priests who were in attendance held their hands out for the blessing,

but they were six feet away. 

Rev. Jenn was touched by the care of her fellow women clergy, and blessed by their

blessing and prayer.

Mahalo to the women clergy of the The Episcopal Church in Hawai’i.

Stewardship Sharing

On Sunday 11/4, Bill Seeley shared his thoughts on this year's Stewardship drive.

To view his entire talk click HERE

Holy Nativity Bakesale Fundraiser

at the

Thrift shop Fall Festival & Holiday Sale

This Saturday Nov. 8, 9am-2pm

Calling all Baker and Sweet Makers!

Are you passionate about baking? Help us make our upcoming Fundraiser a delicious success by donating homemade baked goods.

1) Bake you favorite treats at home.

2) Package and label.

3) Deliver to Glantz Hall (next to gym)

on Friday 11/7 from 11am to 2pm.

OR on the day of the Festival 11/8 by 8am.

All proceeds will support families and

kupuna in need.

For more information or to sign up as a donor, please email Tusi Mayer at tusit578@gmail.com or TEXT 808 741-3792

Thank you for making a difference,

one treat at a time!

Columbarium Clean-Up Honors

"All Saints"

This past Sunday, 11/2, volunteers worked to clean up the niches and adorn the area with fresh flowers and plants.

A message from the day's coordinator,

Tusi Mayer:

The columbarium looks beautiful, peaceful and welcoming for all. We truly appreciate our volunteer's commitment to maintaining the dignity and serenity

of this sacred place.

We will continue the work of beautifying our columbarium every Sunday after church. 

Your commitment of time and talent is truly appreciated. Thank you and God bless you all.

The HNC Columbarium still has single and double niche space available for parishioners. Please contact the office for more information at hncparish@gmail.com

Supporting Partners in the Caribbean in Response to Hurricane Melissa 

October 29, 2025

Episcopal Relief & Development is in close contact with our partners, including local dioceses and agencies in Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti, as Hurricane Melissa continues to cause widespread devastation throughout the Caribbean region.



LINKS

Please pray for the people impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Donations to the 

Hurricane Relief Fund will support Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners as they respond.

REMINDERS

~SAVE the DATE~

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service,

with food and fellowship to follow. We will again partner with our East Honolulu friends from Calvary-by-the-Sea Lutheran, Kilohana Methodist, the U.C.C. Congregation in Hawaii Kai, and

Wesley Methodist in Kahala.

When: Tuesday, November 25th at 6pm

Where: Church of the Holy Nativity