This issue's header photo was taken at St. James' beach mass at Kawaihae Harbor, on Saturday, February 15, where couples lined up to renew their vows by Fr. David Stout. The expressions of love were timely for an extended Valentine's Day weekend. (Photo: St. James' Facebook page). | |
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Last Sunday after the Epiphany
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; 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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The Bishop will be traveling and out of the office for most of March. | |
Pictured above left, the Bishop's Visitation at St. Timothy's in Aiea on February 16, with the Rev. Peter Wallace and acolyte. Above right, the Bishop at St. Matthew's in Waimanalo, on February 23, with the Bishop's Committee following the service. Their Vicar, the Rev. Annalise Pasalo is pictured at far left. (Photos from Facebook) | | |
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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. | |
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While the word "pilgrimage" may invoke images of faraway foreign lands like Bethlehem and Nazareth, clergy in the Diocese found spiritual and holy places nearer to home for their pilgrimage. Several years ago, there were plans for a possible pilgrimage to the Holy Land, but with the escalation of war, unrest around the world, and rising costs, that idea was dropped. Instead, the Diocese's Clergy Pilgrimage took place on O'ahu, February 11-13, 2025, with a journey to several historical sites around the island.
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Standing Committee Holds Listening Session on Kaua'i
The Diocese's Standing Committee conducted its second neighbor island Listening Session on Saturday, February 15, 2025, on the island of Kaua'i. These sessions are for Diocesan leadership to hear comments and concerns from folks in our churches, and to answer any questions they may have. The first Listening session was held on Maui last August, where folks affected by the fire had many questions and concerns.
The gathering on Kaua'i was held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue, and while the turnout was much less than anticipated, the conversation was engaging and informative for those in attendance. Topics discussed included the Bishop's retirement and the search process for his replacement; the challenges of shrinking membership, and attracting a younger demographic. There was also discussion about meaningful and innovative ways to worship that may not require a building. Going forward, the Rev. Catherine Amy Kropp of Christ Memorial (pictured below far left) suggested a hybrid meeting so that folks who were interested but could not make the drive out, could still join via Zoom. Standing Committee members were open and agreeable to that suggestion, and may also include specific topics of discussion.
The Standing Committee serves as the Bishop's Council of Advice and serves as the Ecclesiastical authority when there is no bishop. Pictured above, Standing Committee members from left: Doug Adams, the Rev. Andrew McMullen, Bill Bonnet, Chuck Spence (Committee President), Mary Carpenter and the Rev. Keleawe Hee. The Revs. Hau'oli Tomoso and Jazzy Bostock were unable to attend. (Photos: S. Nishioka)
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE | |
Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities. | |
March 5 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Be sure to check with your church or neighboring churches for special services and also Shrove Tuesday activities. Visit the Diocese's Our Churches webpage HERE and click on the name of a church to go to their website. | |
THIS EVENING! FEBRUARY 27
Immigration, Raids, Deportation
Interfaith Training at St. Elizabeth's
5:30 - 7:30 PM
For those who inquired and cannot attend in person, this will be available on Zoom. Visit the St. Elizabeth's website (https://www.stelizabeth720.org/#/) and click on the Zoom link used for their Sunday services. St. Elizabeth's is located at 720 N. King Street, Honolulu.
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Applications now being accepted!
Student Scholarships for 2025-2026 School Year
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It's that time of year when applications for two Diocesan student scholarship opportunities are made available for the 2025-2026 school year. They are:
- The Bishop's Scholarship Fund
- The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund
Deadline for submission is Friday, April 4, 2024, at 4:00 PM. For more information and to download the application packet, visit the Diocesan website HERE. Should you have any questions, please contact Nani Carroll, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, by email HERE or call her at (808) 536-7776, x 302.
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SAVE THE DATE!
CHRISM MASS & SPRING TRAINING:
Turning Our Hearts, Minds & Hands to the 'Aina
Saturday, April 5, 2025
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
The task forces involved with Project Huli will be the hosts of this year's Spring Training event with a focus on "turning our hearts, minds and hands to the 'aina." This special collaboration of Kahuaola (Creation Care), Racial Reconciliation, and Native Hawaiian Ministries are weaving mālama ʻāina through their shared work and activities throughout 2025. This year's Spring Training is the first of their planned events representing a creation care revival—to continue and carry on this important call and responsibility in the Diocese. Stay tuned for more info and registration coming soon!
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Reminder: Register Now for the Next Session of Insight Space and Licensed Lay Ministries Training
In case you missed it, read the special announcement HERE for the next session of Insight Space and Licensed Lay Ministries Training. Insight Space is a four-month program designed to support individuals discerning a call to ordained ministry as well as those seeking to serve as licensed lay ministers. To register, click on the button below.
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Reminder - RSVP by March 7!
ECW Annual Lenten Retreat
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be holding their annual Lenten Retreat on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew's Von Holt Room. The Rev. Karen Swanson will lead the retreat that begins with check-in at 8:30 AM. The retreat will end after lunch. For all interested, please RSVP by March 7, to Louise Aloy by email HERE.
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Lent Resources
Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent is on March 5. and It's not too late to sign up for resources and daily devotions to guide you through this time of preparation and reflection. The buttons below will take you to previously announced sites, but we've also added a link to the annual Lent Madness challenge, a fun way to learn about The Episcopal Church’s Calendar of Saints in a game to determine "Who will win the Golden Halo?" Our very own Queen Emma almost won the title several years ago!
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Women's History Month Conversation: Prophets of Hope in a Time of Hopelessness
The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin and the Union of Black Episcopalians of Northern California, are delighted to co-host a conversation with Canons Debbie Royals (Arizona), Carla Robinson (Olympia), Suzanne Edwards-Acton (Los Angeles), and Rachel Ambasing (San Diego) about the work and ministry of women of color in The Episcopal Church and what the hope for the future as a Church and the world might be. This ZOOM conversation is FREE and is scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM (PST). ZOOM information can be found on the flyer shown, or click HERE.
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Free Altar Linens Available
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Aiea is offering up a few green altar linens to a good church home who can put it to use. There is a burse, veil, altar suprafrontal, as well as a white altar linen sheet (not pictured). If interested, please contact the Rev. Peter Wallace or Paul Mahuka HERE.
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Coming Up at Camp Mokulē'ia
Click on the images for more info and to register!
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SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE!
April 13, 2025
2:00-4:00 PM
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Do you know where your trash goes after it leaves your home? It may be picked up by a garbage truck or you may need to bring it to your local transfer station. But then what? Itʻs good to know what happens with your ʻōpala so you can make wise decisions about how to reduce the amount going into your garbage and recycling bins. Click on the island links below to find out what happens to trash where you live. While some items can be recycled, a lot depends on whether there is a buyer for the recycled material. Many things can find a second life at a thrift store or by being donated to a reuse store like Reuse Hawai'i. The more we know, the better equipped we are to ask our government to develop better ways to handle waste more sustainably. Check out how other countries are innovatively handling waste: DENMARK, SINGAPORE
O'AHU -- KAUA'I -- MAUI -- MOLOKA'I -- HAWAI'I ISLAND -- GUAM
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2025 - INSTALLATION OF THE CATHEDRAL DEAN: March 2, 5:30 PM, Cathedral of St. Andrew
2025 - ECW LENTEN RETREAT: March 15 - RSVP by March 7, to Louise Aloy by email HERE.
2025 - SPRING TRAINING: April 5 - Save the date! More info to come
2025 - DIOCESAN YOUTH RETREAT - April 11-13, Camp Mokulē'ia
2025 - CLERGY CONFERENCE: August 25-27 (Tentative)
2025 - CONVENTION 57 (Education Day & Annual Meeting): October 24-25 - Save the date!
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Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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This Sunday, March 2!
Festive Choral Evensong & the Installation of the Very Rev. Heather Patton-Graham, Dean of the Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Andrew will be holding a very special celebration on Sunday, March 2, 2025, with a Festive Choral Evensong and the Installation of its new Dean, the Very Rev. Heather Patton-Graham. All are invited to attend the service that will begin at 5:30 PM at the Cornerstone of The Catheral to honor King Kamehameha V and the Anniversary of the Laying of the Cathedral Cornerstone. Evensong and the Installation follows. Dean Heather Patton-Graham was appointed effective December 1, 2024, and this will be her official celebration service!
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Coming Up! Regional Confirmation, Reception, Baptism & Reaffirmation | |
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There will be a regional Adult Baptism / Confirmation / Reception / Reaffirmation on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Easter Vigil. If you have anyone prepared for Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation, please fill out the online form HERE by Friday, April 4, at 5:00 PM, with anyone from your congregation who will be participating.
All participants should plan to arrive by 5:15 PM for a walk-through of the service and to meet with the Bishop prior to the service.
For those not on O'ahu, and would like to schedule something on your island, or if you would like to try to arrange for one of your members to attend this event on O'ahu, please contact Nani Carroll HERE.
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Our churches know how to worship and have a good time too! Pictured above left, the ladies at Good Shepherd; at right folks at St. Clement's after a great BBQ gathering. Below left, youth at St Columba's after school socia hour, and at right, lots of smiles at St. Augustine's. (Photos from Facebook) | |
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ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
LAY POSITION OPENINGS
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
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The Episcopal Church & Beyond... | |
Presiding bishop discusses vision for church’s future at Episcopal Parish Network conference
[February 27, 2025] “We’re embarking on a season of change … and it’s never easy,” Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe said during a Feb. 26 keynote conversation at the 40th annual Episcopal Parish Network conference in Kansas City, Missouri.“This institution has got to change and shift. … I think the key with leadership in this time is not to be seduced by praise or depressed by criticism, but to do our most faithful work,” he said. READ MORE
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MORE HEADLINE LINKS FROM
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Reminders (Previously Announced)
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REGISTER NOW! THE ASSOCIATION FOR EPISCOPAL DEACONS (AED) will be holding their triennial conference, Ignite Change, in San Antonio, Texas, June 5-8, 2025. The keynote speaker will be Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, and will feature over 30 guest speakers leading a variety of workshops. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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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: Cammy (ext. 306)
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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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