December 21, 2020
Special Christmas Issue
Christmas Day
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Bishop's Christmas Message 2020
Reflections on 2020 with Sister Ilia Delio & Christina Rossetti
In his annual Christmas message, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick reflects on 2020 with Sister Ilia Delio's Christmas letter and Christina Rosetti's poem Christmastide. To view the video message, click on the image shown or go to the Diocesan website HERE.
Be sure to stay informed with the Bishop's latest messages by clicking on the button above left, and his new series of Bible Study videos on the right. All video messages also appear on the Dioceseʻs YouTube Channel and Facebook page.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE YOUTH DESIGN TEAM
CHRISTMAS SERVICES IN THE DIOCESE
Not all church services may be shown. Be sure to double check with your church if it is not listed.
Oʻahu
Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
For more info on services visit The Cathedral website HERE or click on the image above to download the flyer.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. ANDREW
Honolulu

Christmas Eve, December 24:
"DRIVE-IN" Festival of Christmas Lesson and Carols in Cars, 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM (St. Paul's & St. Peter's included - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED HERE) 5:30 service will also be livestreamed

Christmas Eve, December 24:
Midnight Mass, 11:00 PM (In-person & Livestream) Reservations required for in-person HERE

Christmas Day, December 25:
Christmas Morning Mass, 10:00 AM (In-person & Livestream) Reservations required for in-person HERE
CALVARY, Kaneohe
Christmas Eve, December 24, 7:00 PM
(In-person & Zoom) Contact the Church for Zoom info (808) 247-2733
EMMANUEL, Kailua
EPIPHANY, Honolulu
Christmas Eve, December 24, 5:00 PM
(In-person only)

Christmas Day, December 25, 9:30 AM
(In-person & Livestream HERE)
GOOD SAMARITAN, Honolulu
HALAU WA'A, Kapolei
Livestream HERE
HOLY NATIVITY, Aina Haina
Christmas Eve, 5:00 PM
(In-person & ZOOM*)

Christmas Day, 9:00 AM
(In-person Only)

*Contact Office for Zoom Info (808) 373-2131
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S, Kailua
In-person with reservation (808) 262-8176
Livestream HERE
ST. CLEMENT'S, Honolulu
In-person & Zoom
ST. ELIZABETH'S, Honolulu
Christmas Eve, 9:00 PM

Christmas Day, 9:00 AM
(Both services In-person & Livestream HERE)
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Waianae
Christmas Eve, December 24, 10:45 PM (Livestream HERE)
ST. LUKE'S, Honolulu
Christmas Day, December 25, 10:00 AM (In-person)
ST. MARK'S, Honolulu
Christmas Services are now fully booked (Recorded services will be posted online HERE)
St Mary's
ST. MARY'S, Honolulu
Christmas Eve, December 24, 8:00 PM (In-person and Livestream HERE)

Christmas Day, December 25, 9:00 AM (In-person only)
ST. PAUL'S Honolulu
Christmas Eve, December 24:
5:30 PM & 7:30 PM, Drive-in Worship at the Square with Bishop Bob
9:00 PM, Midnight Mass (In-person, no singing)

Christmas Day, December 25:
9:00 AM Mass (In-person)
ST. PETER'S, Honolulu
Christmas Eve, December 24:
5:30 PM & 7:30 PM, Drive-in Worship at the Square with Bishop Bob
8:00 PM, Online Livestream Only HERE

Christmas Day, December 25:
9:30 AM (In-person & Livestream HERE) Reservations for in-person required (808) 533-1943
ST. TIMOTHY'S, Aiea
(Livestream HERE)
Kauaʻi
Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
ALL SAINTS', Kapa'a
Christmas Eve, December 24:
3:30 PM - Keiki Service Pre-recorded
(Services In-person & Livestream HERE:)
5:30 PM - Festive Eucharist
10:30 PM - Carole Prelude & Festive Eucharist

Christmas Day, December 25, 9:30 AM
ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS, Lihue
Christmas Eve, December 24, 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM (In-person by reservation - Contact Loretta HERE.
CHRIST MEMORIAL Kilauea
Christmas Eve, December 24, 4:00 PM & 9:00 PM (In-person only with reservations HERE)
EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON WEST KAUA'I
Christmas Eve, December 24, 8:00 PM, Outdoor Caroling at St. John's, Ele'ele, followed by 9:00 PM Eucharist

Christmas Day, December 25, 10:00 AM, at St. Paul's, Kekaha
Maui
Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
GOOD SHEPHERD, Wailuku
Livestream on the Good Shepherd Facebook page HERE or their YouTube channel HERE
HOLY INNOCENTS, Lahaina
ST. JOHN'S, Kula
In-person with reservations & preassigned seating only - call (808) 878-1485
Livestream HERE
TRINITY BY-THE-SEA, Kihei
Christmas Eve, December 24, 7:00 PM
Christmas Day, December 25, 9:00 AM
Reservations required, given on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the maximum number of reservations is met, reservations will be closed. Click HERE to make your reservation.
The Big Island
Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
HOLY APOSTLES, Hilo
Livestream HERE
ST. AUGUSTINE'S, Kapa'au
December 24 Christmas Eve: 8:30 PM (In-person & Livestream HERE)

December 25, Christmas Day 9:00 AM (In-person & Livestream HERE)
ST. JAMES' CONGREGATIONS:
ST. COLUMBA'S, Pa'auilo
December 24, Christmas Eve at 4:30 PM
Outdoors - Bring your own pop-up tent and chairs (In-person & Livestream)

ST. JAMES', Waimea
December 24, Christmas Eve, 7:00 PM
(Online Livestream Only)

BEACH MASS, Kawaihae
December 25, Christmas Day, 8:00 AM
(Bring a beach chair or towel)
Livestream on website HERE, or Facebook & YouTube)
CHRIST CHURCH, Kealakekua
Christmas Eve, December 24, 5:00 PM in the Queen Emma Center (In-person)
ST. JUDE'S, Ocean View
Christmas Eve, December 24:
3:30 PM Christmas Carols in the Car (In-person)
6:00 PM Worship on ZOOM (Visit website for Zoom info HERE)
The Episcopal Church & Beyond
PRESIDING BISHOP'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2020
To view Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Christmas video message along with text, click HERE.
Christmas with the Washington National Cathedral
Visit the Episcopal Church's Washington National Cathedral's website for their services and event that can be viewed online.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM OUR CHANCELLOR: LICENSE REQUIRED FOR LIVE STREAMING MUSIC: As you may know, U.S. copyright laws do not apply for the performance or display of copyrighted works during on-site religious services. However, this religious service exemption does NOT apply to livestreaming or retransmission of the service over the Internet. Churches using copyrighted music in a live streamed service must either obtain specific written permission or a streaming license. Please review the article for more information HERE. Please contact me if you have any questions or call (808) 282-6088.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
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