Capping off June Pride Month, this issue's header photo features the folks from Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Hilo at the Pride Parade at Mo'oheau Park on Saturday, June 27. People and pets were dressed in their rainbow best! (Photo from the Holy Apostles Facebook page by Laurie Ziegler) | | |
Season of Pentecost: Proper 10
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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REGULAR FEATURED SECTIONS:
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Bishop's Corner - Announcing Interim Canon Pastor at The Cathedral; Visiting St. John the Baptist; Prayers for Guam, Saipan & Venezuela
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Bishop Search & Transition - Bishop's Farewell Tour Continues on Kaua'i & Maui
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Growing in Grace - Where Grace Meets Courage: Seven Decisive Moments
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Kahuaola: Your Creation Care Eco-Justice Glossary; Reminder: Province VIII Creation Care Conference Early Bird deadline coming up
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Island Happenings - At The Cathedral: Aids Walk; HAWAI'I ISLAND: Summer Camp!; O'AHU: Sailors lend a Helping Hand at St. Timothy's; IN THE NEWS: Kathleen Norris
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING:
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Convention 58 - IMPORTANT! Make flight reservations NOW!
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Annual Clergy Conference on Kaua'i: Hotel registration update
- 'Iolani School Welcomes Dr. Melinda Bihn, Head of School
- Help Nominate ACCW for Love's Annual Spirit of Giving Initiative
- PYE Aloha: Keep our youth in your prayers
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship - Reclaiming Our Vision of Peace
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Episcopal Church Leadership Positions - Deadline Extended
- Wildfire Lookout!
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Coming Up: Highlight Kaua'i - Bishop's Farewell Tour at St. Michael's; See what's happening around the Diocese!
| | In case you missed it... Watch Bishop Bob's 4th of July Message on YouTube HERE. | | Announcing Interim Canon Pastor at The Cathedral | | Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, | | |
I am pleased to let you know that I have appointed the Reverend Annalise Pasalo as part-time Interim Canon Pastor for the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, effective August 1, 2026, through the end of this year. In this ministry, Canon Annalise will be a pastoral bridge for the Cathedral congregation and community during this season of transition — offering pastoral care, preaching and presiding at Cathedral liturgies, and supporting the Cathedral's formation programs.
Please note that the Cathedral does not currently have a Dean, and this appointment does not fill that role: Canon Annalise is not the interim Dean and will not be attending Chapter meetings. Decisions about the Cathedral's ordained leadership beyond the end of this year will rest with the sixth Bishop of Hawaiʻi, in consultation with the Chapter, once that bishop has been ordained and seated. I am grateful for your patience and your prayers as we walk through this transition together.
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Yours faithfullly,
+Bob
The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick
Bishop Diocesan
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i
The Episcopal Church in the Hawaiian Islands, Guam and Saipan
| | Visiting St. John the Baptist: This is my 'ohana
| | On Sunday, July 5, 2026, the Bishop headed to St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Waianae to visit the tight-knit community of God with their Vicar, the Rev. Jazzy Bostock. In a post on social media, the Bishop affectionately shared: "This was the first congregation that I visited with my family when I arrived in The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i to serve as Bishop Dick Chang's Canon and before I started with a neighboring congregation as Vicar (for most of the time that I was Canon to the Ordinary, I was also the Vicar of a Mission congregation). That was almost 27 years ago. These folk have cared and prayed for me for a long time. I'm particularly proud that I was the bishop who ordained their Vicar. This is my 'ohana." (Contributed photo) | |
Please Pray for Guam, Saipan, and Venezuela
Natural disasters are causing havoc around the planet. Please pray for those affected by the typhoon that hit Guam and Saipan this past weekend, and for the victims and families affected by the devastating earhtquake in Venezuela. The death toll has reached over 3,800. Visit the Episcopal Relief & Development website HERE to support affected communities around the world.
| | | | Be sure to stay informed with the Bishop's latest messages by clicking on the button shown. All video messages also appear on the Dioceseʻs YouTube Channel and Facebook page. | | WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE | | Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities. | | Bishop's Farewell Tour: Kaua'i & Maui coming up! Please RSVP | | |
Coming up next on Bishop Bob's Farewell Tour is Kaua'i on July 25, at St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue, and the following week on Maui at Seabury Hall on August 1. Folks can attend any of the gatherings, but please be sure to RSVP so that the hosts have an estimate of how many people to expect and how much food to prepare for.
Remember to bring your favorite photos with the Bishop for his scrapbook that will be at each event! For those unable to make any of the gatherings, you can still upload photos and/or leave a message for him through the RSVP form by clicking HERE or scanning the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions about the Farewell Tour, contact Rae Costa HERE, or visit the Search & Transition webpage HERE.
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IMPORTANT! Neighbor Island Clergy & Convention Delegates:
Make Flight Reservations NOW!
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We are advising all neighbor island voting clergy and convention delegates to book your flights NOW, especially those planning to arrive on Saturday morning for the Annual Meeting. With the recent cutback in flights on Hawaiian Airlines, in most cases, there is only one flight that will get you to O'ahu in time before check-in closes at 8:30 AM. Remember, late arrivals could cause you to lose your ability to vote! Please click HERE for travel procedures, then submit the Air Travel Request online form HERE. For those who are not voting members of Convention but are traveling with a voting member, you can book your flights together and reimburse the diocese.
Consider attending Education Day events and/or the Ka Ha’alele ‘Ana Farewell reception for Bishop Bob on Friday to avoid the stress of an early morning flight on Saturday. Although the Diocese does not cover the cost for lodging, we are securing group room rates at the Ala Moana Hotel beginning at $169++ per night which would be available to all neighbor island participants, and not just voting members. For more information, visit the Convention 58 webpage HERE, where convention updates are being posted as they become available.
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Annual Clergy Retreat - Hotel Booking Issues Corrected
Deadline to book the group rate is July 22!
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The Diocese of Hawai'i's annual Clergy Conference will be taking place on the Garden Island of Kaua'i, August 24-26, 2026, at the Outrigger Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa. For those who may have had problems trying to book the hotel through the group rate link, those issues have been resolved, so please try refreshing your browser and try again. As a reminder, the deadline to book at the discounted rate is Wednesday, July 22, at 5:00 PM! If you still have problems, contact Rae Costa HERE.
The Guest Speaker will be the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, who was a guest speaker at last year's HULI Summer Speaker Series. With this being Bishop Bob's final clergy gathering as Bishop Diocesan, he encourages all clergy in the Diocese to attend. Click on the buttons below for more information, registration, and to book your hotel at the special group rate.
| | 'Iolani School Welcomes Dr. Melinda Bihn, Head of School | | |
Following a national search that began with 200 candidates, ‘Iolani School welcomed Melinda Bihn, Ed.D., as its new Head of School, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Bihn brings more than three decades of leadership and classroom experience in independent and international schools, most recently serving as Head of School at The International School of San Francisco. She is the first woman in ‘Iolani School's 162-year history to be appointed by the Board of Governors as Head of School.
In a message to the school, Dr. Bihn shared, "It is an extraordinary honor to join this community and serve as your Head of School. I am humbled to join ‘Iolani School’s 164-year tradition of excellence and to follow the example of the remarkable leaders who have guided our school with purpose, integrity and innovation."
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Help Nominate ACCW for the Annual Love's Spirit of Giving Initiative
Support A Cup of Cold Water, the Diocese's collaborative outreach success story on Maui, by nominating them for Love's annual Spirit of Giving initiative. In celebration of their 175th anniversary of the Love's brand, they will be awarding a total of $50,000 to nonprofits based in Hawai'i that make a difference in the community. Nominations must be submitted by Sunday, August 9, 2026, to be considered. Click on the button below to nominate this most worthy ministry now. Because the form asks for specific identifying information that you may not know, contact Chuck Spence by email HERE, who has all that info ready for you!
| | | Province VIII Youth Event: Keep our youth in your prayers | | |
Over 150 youth and chaperones from Province VIII will be heading to Hawai'i where we will be hosting delegations from the dioceses of Arizona, California, Idaho, Navajoland, Nevada, Olympia, San Diego, Spokane, Utah, Western Oregon, and even Taiwan! 15 youths from our diocese will be participating, including seven making the journey from Guam and Saipan! The Provincial Youth Event (PYE) will be held July 28 - 31, on the grounds of "The Square" (The Cathedral of St. Andrew, St. Paul's, St. Andrew's Schools, and St. Peter's).
The Diocese is seeking your support with volunteers and also donations that can be made HERE or through the linked donation button shown. We are also seeking churches or groups to help with preparing certain meals. For more information about this exciting event, visit the PYE with Aloha: Talk Story Pilgrimage webpage HERE. If you have any questions, please contact the Rev. David Jackson HERE.
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From Episcopal Peace Fellowship
The Flourishing of All Creation: Reclaiming Our Vision of Peace as the US Marks its 250th Anniversary
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We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
We correctly interpret those words from the Declaration of Independence, signed on the Fourth of July 250 years ago, as more aspirational than descriptive. Although most or perhaps even all the Declaration’s 56 signers may have understood the words literally, history clearly reveals the words’ extremely limited denotation. READ FULL ARTICLE
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Joint Standing Committee on Nominations applications for Episcopal Church leadership positions
The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the key churchwide leadership positions listed below. The deadline to apply online has been extended to August 1. Elections will take place at the 82nd General Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, July 3-8, 2027.
Nominations are being accepted for the following positions, committees, and boards:
- Trustee of the Church Pension Fund
- Member, Executive Council
- Secretary of the House of Deputies
- Treasurer of the General Convention
- Member, General Board of Examining Chaplains (GBEC)
- Member, Disciplinary Board for Bishops
- Member, Court of Review
- Member, Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop
Learn more and apply HERE.
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Wildfire LOOKOUT!
June 30 marked the launch of Wildfire LOOKOUT!, Hawaiʻi's annual statewide wildfire prevention and preparedness campaign. We invite you to help share critical wildfire prevention and preparedness information with your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and communities to help build a more wildfire-aware and wildfire-prepared Hawaiʻi. Visit the Hawai'i Wildfire Management Organization's (HWMO) website HERE for information and a mountain of resources to share. Download the fact sheet shown HERE or click on the image.
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Where Grace Meets Courage: Seven Decisive Moments
By the Rev. Canon Andrew J. Arakawa, Canon for Ministry Formation
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I just finished reading Bishop Mariann Budde’s book How We Learn to Be Brave. I could not put the book down. I appreciated Bp. Budde’s stories and her willingness to be vulnerable on the page by sharing her own personal struggles in her vocation, and how she faced them with grace and courage.
Bp. Budde organizes the book around “decisive moments” in life and faith: deciding to go, to stay, to start, to accept what we do not choose, to step up to the plate, living through letdowns, and the hidden virtue of perseverance. We grow in grace not by feeling less afraid, but by learning how to make brave decisions in the light of God’s love. Bp. Budde suggests that courage is formed at the seven recurring decision points in our lives, and all of them are places where grace can meet us. READ MORE
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Creation Care & Eco-Justice Glossary:
Eco-Justice - The well-being of humankind on a thriving earth. The condition or principle of being just or equitable with respect to ecological sustainability and protection of the environment, as well as social and economic issues.
Net Carbon Neutrality - Achieving net zero carbon emissions either by balancing carbon emissions with carbon removal (often through carbon offsets) or by eliminating carbon emissions.
(From The Episcopal Church's Creation Care webpage)
| REMINDER! Early bird discount for Province VIII's Creation Care Network Conference, is coming up! Register before July 15 and save! For more information and details, visit the event webpage HERE. | | |
ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS:
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
- Part-time Vicar - Grace Episcopal Church, Ho'olehua, Moloka'i
LAY POSITION OPENINGS:
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
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Part-time Church Office Administrator - (Deadline to apply is July 15!) St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Honolulu, O'ahu
- Part-time Family Life Minister - All Saints' Episcopal Church, Kapa'a, Kaua'i
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BISHOP BOB'S FAREWELL TOUR: Continues through August 22
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PYE2026: Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage to Hawai'i: July 28-31, Honolulu
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DIOCESAN CLERGY CONFERENCE: August 24-26, 2026 - Lihue, Kaua'i
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CONVENTION 58: October 16 & 17, 2026 - 'Iolani School, Honolulu, O'ahu (Education Day, Convention Eucharist, Ka Ha'alele 'Ana farewell reception for Bishop Bob & Annual Meeting)
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CONSECRATION & ORDINATION OF THE SIXTH BISHOP OF HAWAI'I: November 14, 2026, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, O'ahu, with Ke Kipa ‘Ana Welcome Reception to follow
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Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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Summer Sundays run through August!
The Cathedral Summer Schedule has begun and will run through the month of August. There are only TWO services: 7:00 AM English, spoken & 9:00 AM 'Ōlelo Hawai'i & English, with music
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Honolulu AIDS Walk
Thanks to everyone who came out for the Honolulu AIDS Walk! Our Cathedral team exceeded our goal and raised $350.
| | HAWAI'I ISLAND - Summer Camp! | From St. James' E-News: Thirteen youth from St. James' Parish Congregations headed off to Camp Mokulē'ia for a great time and wonderful adventures! The Camp's summer program kicked off in June and the final session takes place July 12-17! | | O'AHU - Sailors Lend a Helping Hand at St. Timothy's | From St. Timothy's Facebook page: We were honored and delighted that RP2 Dalton Palk and his wife, Hope, (pictured below left) brought 13 other Navy service members [on June 30] to help with our outreach food distribution and to carry out cleanup projects in our pantry, Sunday School room, freezer room, and parking lot. The sailors are currently at Pearl Harbor Hickham base for the RIMPAC exercises. Many years ago, Dalton volunteered to help regularly with our outreach ministry. He got in touch to help again while he was here for the exercises. We are grateful for all their hard work, their great spirit, and especially for their service! May God bless them all. | | |
COMING UP!
Reminder: The Hawaiian Church Chronicle goes out on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. For inclusion in this "COMING UP!" section, churches should submit event graphics to Diocesan Communications HERE by the Monday before release date.
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Kaua'i Highlight:
Bishop's Farewell Tour at St. Michael's
Saturday, July 25, 2025
Noon-2:00 PM
All are invited to attend Bishop Bob's Farewell gathering on Kaua'i taking place at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue. Don't forget to bring your favorite photos of the Bishop for his scrapbook! Please RSVP so the host church and supporting churches know how much to prepare for. Click HERE to RSVP, or visit the Diocese's website HERE for more info.
Next stop after Kaua'i is Maui on Saturday, August 1, at Seabury Hall!
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THIS SATURDAY, JULY 11
Emmanuel, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, O'ahu
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THIS SUNDAY, JULY 12
St. John's, 322 Mehana Rd., 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i
(July 16 at All Saints', Kapa'a, Kaua'i)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
Emmanuel, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua, O'ahu
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Lahaina Methodist temporary Pavilion, 142 Baker St., Lahaina, Maui
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
St. Michael & All Angels, 4364 Hardy St, Lihue, Kaua'i
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
St. Clement, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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OCTOBER 9 & 10
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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Archbishop of Canterbury to visit US Episcopal Church, House of Bishops
(7/9/26) Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally will visit The Episcopal Church Sept. 25-28, including stops in the dioceses of New York and Connecticut, and at the House of Bishops’ fall gathering at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. While in New York, Mullally will also visit the United Nations, where she will meet with senior representatives and host a roundtable discussion on health and peace. READ MORE
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Reminders (Previously Announced)
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Plan to attend Province VIII's Creation Care Network Conference, taking place September 25-27, 2026, at the Episcopal Retreat and Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rev. Jazzy Bostock from St. John the Baptist in Waianae is a guest speaker! Register before July 15 for early bird discount! For more information and details, visit the event webpage HERE.
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Ho'imi Pono Training for your Congregation! Ready to schedule Anti-Racism training for your church leadership, clergy, vestry, and Bishop's Committee? Contact Mary Carpenter HERE or call 808-221-4367
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