November 13, 2025

This issue's header photo was taken this past weekend at St. John's Episcopal Church on Maui, where the Diocese's A Cup of Cold Water (ACCW) ministry blessed their new van. The original van was put into use back in 2014, over a decade ago! Pictured with Bishop Fitzpatrick and Maui clergy, the Rev. George Wong and the Rev. Hau'oli Tomoso, are some of the ACCW Board members and volunteers who have been faithfully serving for years. (Photo: ACCW Facebook page)

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 28

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

IN THIS ISSUE:

FEATURE STORIES:

Hālau Waʻa Receives $15K Harvest Grant

O'ahu Island Youth Event at Pōkaʻī Bay

REGULAR FEATURED SECTIONS:

Bishop's Corner - Festivities, Celebrations & Visitations around the Diocese
Bishop Search & Transition - Applications being accepted until December 1
Growing in Grace - WCM's Foundational Goals for the Next Five Years
Kahuaola - 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference
Let's Go with Canon Sandy - Christ Church, Big Island
Island Happenings - Fabulous Fundraising!

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING:

Clergy Transitions - Aloha to the Rev. Giovan King
Creative Peacemaking: A Timely Message from Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Family of Hawai'i's First American Bishop Visits the Cathedral
Youth Ministry - Register for EYE with Aloha by December 1
Kupuna Caregiver Zoom Event on November 29
Online Advent Gathering beginning December 1
Coming Up - Check out some of the events and activities taking place at The Cathedral and churches around the Diocese.

THE BISHOP'S CORNER

Continuing Festivities, Celebrations & Visitations...

During the past couple of weeks, the Bishop's busy schedule was highlighted with festive school gatherings and two very special church anniversary celebrations. Pictured above, the Bishop and staff members handed out goodies at St. Andrew's Schools' Halloween party, taking their cue from the timely and popular song, "I Sing a Song of the Saints of God" with (from left) Nani Carroll ("one was slain by a fierce wild beast"), Kaori Matsumoto ("one was a doctor"), Rae Costa ("one was a queen"), the Bishop ("one was a priest"), and Canon Sandy Graham ("one was a shepherd 'S' on the green")! The Bishop also shared the story of St. Francis and the wolf who terrorized the town of Gubbio, during the Upper School's Spirit Week, and at far right, reading to the kindergartenders. (Photos from the Bishop's and Cathedral's Facebook pages.)

On Kaua'i, All Saints' welcomed Bishop Bob and Bea to their year-long Centennial celebration wrap up event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and his official Visitation the following day where he delivered a heartfelt and meaningful sermon as their search for a new Rector winds down. Pictured above left is the Bishop with Junior Warden Ron Morinishi, House Speaker Nadine Nakamura (who is a member and also presented a proclamation), and Senior Warden Faith Shiramizu. More photos and full story about their year-long event will be coming up in the next Chronicle. (Photos: Sybil Nishioka)

This past weekend, the Bishop spent time on Maui where he met with the Bishop's Committee of Trinity By-the-Sea (that includes Holy Innocents) to discuss Maui's ongoing recovery. Pictured above left are (seated) the Rev. Amy Crowe and the Rev. Deacon Kalani Holokai, (standing from left) Chuck Spence, Pam Silva, Scott Zipf, Joan Villa, Amy Krieger, Maggie Kottke, Katy Shroder, Chris Gale, Bishop Bob, and Diane Delos Reyes. The Bishop also blessed the new ACCW van (see header photo at top), and celebrated St. John's 125th anniversary as well as his official Visitation on Sunday. At center, he is pictured with Bella Hernandez from St. John's who remembered his promise to let her try on his "funny hat" the next time he visited. He is also pictured on the footsteps of St. John's before Sunday service. Standing in front with the Bishop is the Rev. George Wong, and on the stairs is visiting clergy the Rev. Andrew Walmisley, Senior Warden (Crucifer) Joseph Cascio, and the Rev. Hau'oli Tomoso. Photos and story of their anniversary event will be coming up in a future Chronicle. (Photos from the Bishop's Facebook page)

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.

FEATURE STORIES

Hālau Waʻa Receives $15K Harvest Grant

By Jill Haworth

On October 29, 2025, the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church awarded a Harvest Grant of $15,000 to Hālau Waʻa Episcopal – Honouliuli, marking a pivotal step in the journey of this emerging worshiping community. This grant supports the congregation’s transition toward stability and sustainability, specifically through the development of the Hālau Waʻa Commons — a community center in Kapolei rooted in Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander values.

The vision for Hālau Waʻa Episcopal was first discerned at the New Episcopal Communities conference in Birmingham, Alabama in November 2019, and was built on a three-pronged foundation:

Ministries: Creating small group ministries (waʻa) that bring church into the heart of community life.
Worship: Gathering the waʻa on Sundays to worship at the intersection of Episcopal tradition and Hawaiian spiritual practices.
Build: Designing and constructing a Commons to serve kūpuna, keiki, and ʻohana in Honouliuli.

Since its first worship service on Epiphany Sunday, January 11, 2020, under tents on the diocese's Kapolei property, Hālau Waʻa Episcopal has received three grants from The Episcopal Church’s New Episcopal Communities program. These grants have supported outreach to underrepresented and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander communities.

Pictured above, the Rev. Mark Kekaileonui Haworth, Vicar, and members of Hālau Waʻa Episcopal, walked the land with prayers and mele before the geological survey work began on Monday, October 27, 2025. The Harvest Grant will fund a temporary worship space across from the Kapolei property, allowing the congregation to continue gathering while the Commons is under development. This space will serve as a bridge toward the realization of a vibrant gathering place where traditional knowledge and modern innovation meet. (Contributed photos)

O'ahu Island Youth Event at Pōkaʻī Bay

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, over a dozen youth met up at Pōkaʻī Bay on the Waianae coast of Oʻahu for an island youth event. The late afternoon/evening gathering was led by Camp Mokulēʻia staff Damian Martin, Rachel Martin, and Ivy Osburn, along with co-host, the Rev. Jazzy Bostock (Vicar of St. John the Baptist, Waianae) and the Rev. David "Kawika" Jackson (Diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator).

The theme was "Kanaka Maoli Navigation Lessons" which not only looked at how the first Polynesian travelers sailed to the Hawaiian Islands, but also the spiritual and social lessons linked to Jesus' ministry with his disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The youth learned how Jesus came to be our "North Star" in life, living up to his nickname of "Emmanuel" as the God who is always with us through our life's journeys. They put together a Hawaiian compass made up of big jigsaw pieces, played water games with large stand-up paddle boards, and after dinner, concluded with a reflection led by Jackson with s'mores around a beachside campfire.

Big mahalos to the Camp staff and the adult volunteers from St. John the Baptist who grilled burgers and hotdogs, and provided other refreshments! (Contributed photos)

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE

Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities.

Reminder...The Diocesan Profile was released in a special announcement on November 1, 2025. You can view that announcement HERE. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM (HST). The profile and link to apply can be found on the Search & Transition webpage HERE. There is also an updated Calendar of Events and Timeline posted on that page.

Clergy Transitions...

Aloha to the Rev. Giovan King

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua, bid the Rev. Giovan King, their Rector of 14 years, a fond aloha during her last service with them this past Sunday, November 9. She is pictured with lei and roses during a farewell party following the service. She is now officially on the Diocese's Supply Clergy list, available for all islands, at least for the next several months.

"For now, we will enjoy visiting all of our other Hawai'i churches," said Giovan. She and her husband Tom hope to relocate to Southern California in the spring. She adds, "Thank you to all for your best wishes, lei, gifts, etc.!"

Creative Peacemaking: A Timely Message from Episcopal Peace Fellowship

The Rev. Kerith Harding, former Rector of St. John's on Maui who now serves as the Executive Director of Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF), shared a timely message as EPF turned 86 on November 11. She invited every church and member to join her to "Pray, Study, and Act for Peace" during these especially turbulent times. Click HERE to read the issue of EPF's publication and her message.

Harding is pictured at right with colleague Ethan Vesley-Flad at the U. S. Capitol in June 2025 during the Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget.

Family of Hawai'i's First American Bishop Visits the Cathedral

In October, the family of the Right Rev. Henry Bond Restarick, the first American Bishop to serve in Hawai'i (1902-1920), visited the Cathedral of St. Andrew. They got to meet with Bishop Bob, and Canon Sandy Graham was on hand to take them on a tour. Mary Milliman, the great granddaughter of Bishop Restarick, sent a note to Canon Sandy expressing their delight and how their time at the Cathedral was the highlight of her trip. She shared this photo of the family on the steps of the Cathedral. Pictured from left: Carl Restarick Milliman (Great great grandson), Jennifer Milliman, Tim Usher with Laura Milliman Usher (Great great granddaughter), Mary Withington Milliman (Great grandaughter), Wendy Restarick Whithington (Great granddaughter) and David Paisner.

Calling all high school youth! Register by December 1!

EYE with Aloha: Talk Story Pilgrimage 2026

In light of the postponement of the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) of The Episcopal Church from Summer 2026 to Summer 2028, we are excited to announce that the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi will host an upcoming event for youth of incoming grades 9-12 from the 19 dioceses within Province VIII (essentially the Western USA plus Alaska, Hawaiʻi, Guam, Saipan, and Taiwan).

The theme is "EYE with Aloha: Talk Story Pilgrimage 2026" that will take place in and around the Cathedral of St. Andrew, July 28-31, 2026. The cost is only $120 for three days which covers food, lodging, transportation, and fees. Organizers are asking for all "pilgrims" and chaperones to register by December 1 for planning purposes. Payment will be due at a later date.

All churches should have received an email from the Rev. David "Kawika" Jackson, the Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry, with details. Remember, scholarships are available and there is a travel fund for neighbor island youth. If you have any questions, please email Jackson HERE.

CLICK HERE FOR DELEGATION REGISTRATION:

(Deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m.)

CLICK HERE FOR RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM (Can be submitted at a later date)

Coming Up! Kupuna Caregiver Zoom Event

Are you or someone you know a caregiver looking for more support or have a lot of questions? Join us on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., as we discuss common challenges and possible solutions on this Zoom gathering with these community support partners:

CareSift for Seniors - We take a uniquely personalized approach to match seniors with care providers at no cost to families. CareSift works with a large network of providers across the Hawaiian Islands, from adult day care programs and in-home caregiver agencies to independent and assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and care homes of all sizes.

PROJECT DANA - Our mission is to provide compassionate support and services to Hawaii's Kupuna and their caregivers.

Our vision is that every elderly person and their caregivers have the support and services they need to maintain their independence and dignity.

To register, click HERE or scan the QR code on the flyer

Coming Up! An Online Gathering for Advent

Join the Rev. Christopher Golding, Diocesan EfM Coordinator and Chaplain of Seabury Hall, this Advent and Christmas, with A Light Upon My Path, a collection of daily reflections, prayers and scripture readings by contemporary spiritual leaders, including our very own the Rev. Jazzy Bostock! This online gathering will take place for four Mondays during Advent beginning on December 1, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. To learn more about this offering or to sign up today, click HERE.

Episcopal Advent and Christmas Resources Available

Individuals, congregations, and small groups can download Advent and Christmas-themed graphics, a customizable video, curriculum, children’s offerings, podcasts, and much more from The Episcopal Church’s annual resource page HERE.

We extend a special invitation this year to participate in Forward Movement’s AdventWord, an online Advent calendar that asks individuals, ministries, and congregations to reflect on a single word each day of Advent. Find Canva graphic templates for use in posting the word and a reflection on social media.

Strengthening Our Capacity: WCM's Foundational Goals for the Next Five Years

By the Rev. Canon Andrew J. Arakawa, Canon for Ministry Formation

I am grateful to the Iona Collaborative and our diocesan stakeholders for the productive three-hour, 360-degree review of the Waiolaihuiʻia Center for Ministry (WCM) on November 7, 2025, which provided a clear vision for WCM over the next five years.

A huge thank you to our stakeholders who helped set our goals, on which we will work. My listing of why they were invited to be a stakeholder is only a small mention of the many different roles each of them plays for their congregations, the diocese, and the wider community.

Dr. Joseph Eppink (St. Peter’s – participant in Insight Space and Licensed Lay Ministry Training through WCM)
The Rev. Keleawe Hee, PhD (Vicar, Good Samaritan, member of the Standing Committee, and graduate of WCM)
Mr. Lindy Marzo (Holy Apostles, member of the Commission on Ministry)
The Rev. Dcn. Mary Margaret Smith (St. Michael and All Angels, graduate of WCM)
The Rev. Cn. Haʻaheo Guanson, EdD (Retired Clergy, former Dean of WCM, and graduate of WCM)

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As The Episcopal Church participates in the 2025 United Nations climate change conference by uplifting the voices of Indigenous people, churches and dioceses are invited to consider ways members can advocate for climate action locally and globally.

The 30th session of the Conference of Parties of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP30, is taking place now, November 10-21, in Belém, Brazil. Learn about the conference’s priorities and objectives HERE.

Marking the 11th year of Episcopal Church participation, the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, the church’s interim Indigenous missioner, will attend the conference in support of an Anglican Communion delegation led by Archbishop Marinez Bassotto, primate of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil. Bassotto advocated for action compelled by hope at a March gathering of church leaders to coordinate engagement efforts for COP30. READ MORE

CHRIST CHURCH - In this issue, Canon Sandy Graham takes us to the Big Island, where he visited Christ Church Episcopal this past Summer. Christ Church is the oldest Episcopal Church on the island and is located on the west side in Kealakekua, Kona. Click HERE to watch this great clip on YouTube. Enjoy!

OPPORTUNITIES

ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS:

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

Part-time Vicar - Grace Episcopal Church, Ho'olehua, Moloka'i
Full-time Priest-in-Charge/Rector - St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Honolulu, O'ahu

LAY POSITION OPENINGS:

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

Thrift Shop Coordinator - Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i

Annual Clergy Retreat: January 26-28 - Camp Mokulē'ia
Annual Chrism Mass & Spring Training: Saturday, February 28 - Cathedral of St. Andrew

ISLAND HAPPENINGS

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

AT THE CATHEDRAL...

IGNATIAN PRAYER

Continues through December 6

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.

Ignatian prayer is a special way of praying that engages our senses and imagination following the pattern and process of praying inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola.

FEAST OF OUR HOLY SOVEREIGNS, CHORAL EVENSONG THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Sunday, November 23

Please join us as we celebrate our Holy Sovereigns, King Kamehameha IV & Queen Emma! We will have two services that morning: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. We will welcome Bishop Fitzpatrick with us at the 9:00 a.m. service. Later that evening we will have a special Choral Evensong at 5:30 p.m.

The Cathedral of St. Andrew: 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813

www.cathedralhawaii.org

FABULOUS FUNDRAISING!

WOW! The folks at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kailua raised over $4,600 at their recent plant sale! Pictured are co-chairs Carolyn Remedios and Paul Nachtigall amid the beautiful plants! (From the Hui Laulima E-News)

Holy Nativity's Thrift Shop in ‘Āina Haina held their annual Fall Festival & Holiday Sale that was a huge success! 100% of the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association Hawai'i and Spill the Tea Cafe (a local teen-focused mental health support center). Twenty-one students from the 'Iolani Key Club returned to help with the event. There was also the Sunday School's bake sale with all proceeds going towards families in need and supporting our kūpuna. (From Holy Nativity's Banyan Tree newsletter)

St. John's Episcopal Church's annual Kula Festival is a huge community attraction, bringing together hundreds for a day of non-stop entertainment, food, crafters, a silent auction, quilt show, a kid's zone, and tons of produce, plants and baked goods for sale. A portion of the proceeds for this year's event went to Grow Some Good, an organization "dedicated to creating hands-on, outdoor learning experiences that cultivate curiosity about natural life cycles, connect students to their food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices." (Photos by Cindy Schumacher and Gloria Lau, from St. John's online news)

COMING UP...

THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

St. Michael & All Angels, Lihue, Kaua'i

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

St. Michael & All Angels, Lihue, Kaua'i

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Holy Apostles', 1407 Kapiolani St., Hilo, Hawai'i Island

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

St. Matthew's, 41-054 Ehukai St, Waimanalo, O'ahu

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

Holy Nativity, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Honolulu, O'ahu

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu

NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 21

St. Timothy's, 98-939 Moanalua Rd., 'Aiea, O'ahu

PICK-UP ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

St. Augustine's, 54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa'au, Hawai'i Island

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6

St. James', 65-1237 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, Big Island

Does your church have an upcoming event you'd like posted? Send your graphics to diocesan Communications HERE.

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAYS

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu

The Episcopal Church & Beyond...

US veterans’ service lauded during first churchwide Veterans Day service

(11/12/25) Veterans Day is both personal and sacred, the Rt. Rev. Ann Ritonia told participants at The Episcopal Church’s first churchwide Veterans Day service on Nov. 11. During her sermon, Ritonia, bishop suffragan for The Episcopal Church’s Armed Forces and Federal Ministries, noted that she has served in the U.S. Marine Corps and has a family filled with veterans – her grandfather was awarded the Purple Heart for fighting in France in World War I, her father and two uncles served during the Korean War, and a cousin was in Vietnam. READ MORE

Photo: Angela James

Reminders (Previously Announced)

United Thank Offering Invites 2026 Annual Grant Applicants - The United Thank Offering Board is delighted to announce the opening of applications for its 2026 annual grants, seeking projects that focus on justice through bridging divides. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. (ET). January 9 2026. for Anglican Communion partners and 5:00 p.m. (ET) January 30, 2026, for Episcopal Church applicants. For more information and details on how to apply, visit their website HERE.

Required Safe Church Training - This is a reminder that Safe Church training is mandatory for all clergy, employees, vestry members, and most volunteers. Please read The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i Safeguarding Policy and the Diocesan Safe Church Training Webpage. This training needs to be renewed every three years. Contact your church's Safe Church Administator or priest for more information, or if you have questions, email Nani Carroll.