This issue's header photo was taken this past Sunday during the Bishop's Visitation with Halau Wa'a Episcopal Church in Kapolei, serving West O'ahu. This jolly group is led by the Rev. Mark Haworth, whose talented family (and friends) provide joyful music and hula during their worship services each week. (Contributed photo) | | |
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 12
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
| | Editor's note: As the Bishop prepares for vacation, he shares this letter with important reminders for all in the Diocese. Please read and share with members of your church: | | Reminders from the Bishop to the Diocese | | |
Bea and I are preparing to fly out on the 1st of August to see our grandchildren (and, I guess, their parents as well) in Germany. The Army recently transferred my son from Vicenza to Stuttgart. We’ll be home the week of August 19.
I promised to drop the Diocese a note to remind God’s people to sign up for our Diocesan Education Day on Friday, October 24, and the Annual Meeting of Diocesan Convention on Saturday, October 25.
This year’s Convention theme comes from a collaborative effort involving three Diocesan ministries: Kahuaola (formerly the Creation Care and Environmental Justice Task Force), the Hō‘imi Pono Racial Reconciliation Task Force, and the Native Hawaiian Ministry Committee. The team was awarded a Creation Care Grant from The Episcopal Church and named their year-long project Huli, which means to turn, to change.
Everyone in the Diocese is invited and truly welcome! Education Day will be implementing the final phase of the Diocese’s year-long HULI project and living into its theme. Folk will be able to take part in “hands-on” volunteer work at different sites, carefully selected for its meaningful work to mālama ʻāina. Folk can also choose to stay at ‘Iolani School and take part in several activities throughout the day.
READ FULL LETTER HERE
| | Meeting & Celebrating with Folks on the Valley Isle | | Earlier in the month, the Bishop made a visit to Maui that included meeting with leadership from Trinity By-the-Sea and Holy Innocents (above) as part of the transitioning process created by the Maui fires in 2023. From the Bishop's Facebook page he says: "I gathered with the Bishop’s Committee of Trinity by-the-Sea, Kīhei, and leaders of Holy Innocents/West Maui worship site to discuss the ongoing slow recovery efforts from the Lāhainā fire and continuing hope for the future. They share in congregational governance as one Mission with two sites (Lāhainā and Kīhei). Fr. Hau’oli Tomoso, the current Vicar, will be retiring at the end of August. Mtr. Amy Crowe will then become Vicar. She previously served as Vicar of Holy Innocents." Pictured below on Sunday, the Bishop led the service at Holy Innocents' temporary worship site in Napili. (Photos contributed by Chuck Spence and Katy Shroder) | | | | 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. | | |
Search Committee Distributes Church Questionnaire
On July 14, 2025, the Search Committee sent a letter to clergy, wardens, and church administrators about communication pathways available during this information-gathering stage of the Bishop Search and Transition Process. This included a questionnaire each church has been asked to complete. Please click HERE to see the letter and questionnaire. You can also access it by visiting the Diocesan website’s Bishop Transition page.
You may notice a new letterhead/logo used on Bishop Search and Transitions Committee communications. This was created to highlight events and announcements produced by the committees. The flower graphic on the left is comprised of a yellow hibiscus, bougainvillea, and plumeria, which are the official flowers of Hawai‘i, Guam, and Saipan, respectively. The Bishop’s mitre is on the right.
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This Saturday, July 26
E Kama‘ilio Kākou (Heart-to-Heart) with the Search Committee
The Bishop Search Committee wants to hear YOUR vision for the next Bishop of the Diocese of Hawai‘i. E Kama‘ilio Kākou (Heart-to-Heart) is an opportunity to share what characteristics, skills, and priorities you’d like to see embodied in our next Bishop. The current schedule for upcoming events is as follows:
- Saturday, July 26, at 10:00 AM – St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church (O‘ahu)*
- Saturday, August 2, at 10:00 AM – The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement (O‘ahu)*
- Sunday, August 3, after 9:00 AM service – The Parish of Good Shepherd (Maui)
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Sunday, September 7, after 8:30 AM service - Christ Memorial (Kaua'i) Recently added
- Sunday, September 14, after 9:00 AM service – Trinity By-the-Sea (Maui])
*The O‘ahu events will be hybrid, so you may attend in-person or click HERE to register to join us via Zoom.
All are welcome to attend, regardless of where you are located. The Search Committee will announce additional opportunities to contribute in the future, but you can also share your thoughts or questions using the Committee Contact Form. For more information about the search process, please visit the Diocesan website’s Bishop Transition page HERE or by scanning the QR code above.
| | Please note that the Search Committee’s “E Kama‘ilio Kākou” sessions are dedicated to the Bishop Search and Transition process, whereas the Standing Committee's "Talk Story" events are open to any and all topics in the Diocese. These sessions ARE NOT BEING RECORDED. | |
This Saturday, July 26 & August 2
HULI Virtual Summer Speaker Series Continues
The final two speakers for the HULI Project's Summer Speaker Series is coming up on the next two Saturday mornings, July 26 and August 2. These sessions will NOT be recorded, so we urge foks to register to take part in these important presentations and discussions of our times. To learn more about about the speakers and their topics, visit the HULI webpage HERE, and to register to receive the Zoom link, click HERE. (Note: The fliers below were designed by 'Iolani Student Irena Xu, who volunteered to help the HULI team during the summer. Great job Irena!)
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IMPORTANT INFO ON EDUCATION DAY REGISTRATION
All are invited to participate!
Registration for Education Day, Opening Eucharist, Aloha Reception, and/or Annual Meeting is now OPEN, and we ask that all interested persons register early or as soon as possible, especially for Friday's Education Day. This year's Education Day is unlike any before, with opportunities for volunteer work at different sites around the island! The number of volunteers allowed are limited at the off-campus sites and will close once capacity is reached, so be sure to register early to get your preferred choice.
If you plan on staying at 'Iolani School for the on-campus activities, there is no limit. You will use the same form to register for any of the four events being offered during Convention 57.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER, CLICK ON THE BUTTONS BELOW:
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RiteFormation: Education Resources to Support Children & Youth
Church Publishing's RiteFormation hub includes groundbreaking education resources for children and youth including:
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Weaving God's Promises - A digital three-year formation curriculum for children ages 3 to 11, and youth ages 12 to 14, that features:class sessions structured around the Holy Eucharist as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer, special sessions for the church seasons, special holidays/feast days, and more.
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Journey to Adulthood - An online, downloadable youth ministry program of spiritual formation for 6th-12th grades, centered on inclusive, relational ministry and uses Bible study, prayer, rites of passage, and outreach ministries.
A 14-day free trial is being offered for both programs, that includes six downloads of your choice! Click HERE to explore and try out these programs.
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Retired Clergy Families:
The Talk Story Project - The Rev. Canon Richard Rowe
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The latest installment in the Retired Clergy Families Talk Story Project is now posted on the Diocesan website HERE. In this posting, we share the homily that Fr. Richard Rowe's daughter, Canon Augusta "Anne" Anderson, delivered at his funeral. The Talk Story Project is a (growing) collection of stories from Diocesan-related retired clergy, spouses, widows and their families.
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Camp Mokulē'ia Introduces Two New Events This September!
Gather the whole family and join us for an unforgettable celebration! Our Family Festival is the perfect blend of seasonal fun and community spirit — all in support of Camp Mokulēʻia. Join us for our Inaugural Family Festival Fundraiser and Splash & Dash 500 Meter and 5K Challenge (youth category will be a 150 Meter swim and 1 mile run). For more information and to register, click HERE.
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FAMILY FESTIVAL
September 27-28, 2025
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SPLASH & DASH
September 27
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Wisdom, Wonder, and Following the Way of Jesus
By The Rev. Canon Andrew Arakawa
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“One of my hopes for our diocese is that we can continue to nurture a culture that embraces lifelong learning. The Greek word for “disciple” is mathetes, which means “learner.” At its core, discipleship is not a one-time decision, but a lifelong journey of growth, reflection, and formation.
To walk this path of ongoing learning is to step into a mindset that practical theologian Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi calls the habitus of curiosity. This mindset is a way of being that values questions over answers and wonder over certainty. It asks us to lead not from the need to be right, but from the desire to be faithful. This kind of curiosity makes room for new insights, for diverse voices, and for an awareness of the surprising ways the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. READ MORE
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Love God, Love God's World - Did you know that the Episcopal Church has developed a nine week film-based adult formation curriculum on Creation Care? The program welcomes people at all levels of engagement with environmental ministry, and provides a small-group learning experience that can transform how we relate to the natural world around us. TEC hopes that those engaging with the curriculum become:
- Comfortable speaking about their faith, care of creation, and climate change
- Personally transformed and invited into different levels of personal and collective engagement on creation care and eco-justice
- Confident about where to find creation care resources and information
To review the curriculum visit "Love God, Love Godʻs World" on the Episcopal Church's website HERE.
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ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS:
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
- Part-time Vicar - Grace Episcopal Church, Ho'oleha, Moloka'i
- Full-time Priest-in-Charge/Rector - St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Honolulu, O'ahu
- Full-time Canon Vicar - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Honolulu, O'ahu
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LAY POSITION OPENINGS:
(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)
- Part-time Assistant Parish Administrator - St. Elizabeth's, Honolulu, O'ahu
- Full-time Office Administrator - Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i
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HULI SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES (Virtual) - July 26, with Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton, August 2, with Robin Wall Kimmerer
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E Kama‘ilio Kākou (HEART-TO-HEART) WITH THE SEARCH COMMITTEE - July 26 (St. Timothy's, O'ahu), August 2 (St. Clement's, O'ahu), August 3 (Good Shepherd, Maui)
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CLERGY CONFERENCE: August 25-27, Grand Naniloa, Hilo HI - Register now!
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EAM/AAPI LEADERSHIP RETREAT: September 11-14, Camp Mokulē'ia
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E Kama‘ilio Kākou (HEART-TO-HEART) WITH THE SEARCH COMMITTEE - September 14 (Trinity By-the-Sea, Maui)
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TALK STORY WITH THE STANDING COMMITTEE - September 20-MAUI, Trinity BTS, Kihei
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CONVENTION 57 (Education Day & Annual Meeting): October 24-25 - Register now!
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Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.
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AT THE CATHEDRAL...
Summer Sundays have begun and will run through August!
| | O'AHU: Supporting the BacPac Project | | Churches around O'ahu have been actively supporting the Diocesan Prison Ministry's BacPac project that began over a decade ago, providing essential items for newly released inmates from the island's correctional facilities. Pictured here are filled backpacks at Holy Nativity (above) and St. Timothy's (below) that were recently blessed before being given to the Revs. Kaleo Patterson and Haaheo Guanson. They deliver them to grateful folks upon their release. For a list of suggested items to pack, visit the Prison Ministry webpage HERE. (Photos from church e-news and social media) | |
AGAIN! St. James' Community Meal featured in the Episcopal News Service
...and for good reason! St. James' Episcopal Church on the Big Island feeds over 700 people every Thursday during its weekly Community Meal! It's a monumental effort that began nearly ten years ago, and continues to grow. Read about it the ENS article dated July 14, 2025, HERE.
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Tomorrow! JULY 25, 2025
St. Columba's, 43-1425 Hauola Rd, Pa‘auilo, Big Island
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Tomorrow! JULY 25, 2025
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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This Saturday! JULY 26, 2025
Emmanuel Mini Swap Meet, 780 Keolu Dr., Kailua, O;ahu
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
Logos Bookstore, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, O'ahu
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
Emmanuel, 780 Keolu Dr., Kailua, O'ahu
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ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 25
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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AUGUST 23, 2025
St. Michael & All Angels, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, Kaua'i
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THROUGH AUGUST 25
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
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AUGUST 29 & 30, 2025
(Practices begin August 1)
All Saints', 4-1061 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa'a, Kaua'i
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ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 25
St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Ave., Honolulu, O'ahu
| | MISC. COMMUNITY EVENTS... | | |
JULY 31, 2025
Nu'uanu Congregational, 2651 Pali Hwy., Honolulu, O'ahu
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JULY 26-SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
Wikivision, 1401 S. Beretania St., #560m Honolulu, O'ahu
| | The Episcopal Church & Beyond... | |
In case you missed the special announcement...
Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on crisis in Gaza
[July 17,2025] Yesterday, Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East gave a powerful address to the Church of England’s annual Synod in York about the situation in Gaza and the Holy Land. He spoke of the horrifying humanitarian conditions that the war in Gaza has created, including the continued bombing of hospitals, a desperate lack of medical supplies, and a food distribution system that he likened to the dystopian novel “The Hunger Games.” READ MORE
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Reminders (Previously Announced)
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FREE ʻŌLELO HAWAI'I CLASSES STARTING UP AGAIN beginning on Tuesday, August 5! Classes are led by Kumu Kū Souza, known by many in the Diocese as a Kumu at ‘Iolani school, and member of the popular trio Walea (see HERE). The classes are held on Tuesdays, and will run through the school year. There is a beginner's class (at 5:00 PM) and a continuing class for those returning (at 6:00 PM). Classes are offered online through Zoom. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Canon Sandy Graham HERE.
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ANNUAL CLERGY CONFERENCE - All clergy in the Diocese are invited to attend the annual Clergy Conference being held August 25-27, 2025, at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo, on the Big Island. We are delighted to have as our guest speaker, the Rev. Canon C. K. Robertson, Ph.D., who has served for many years as Canon to the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, as well as Distinguished Visiting Professor at General Theological Seminary. Special hotel group room rates have been secured. Visit the event webpage HERE for more information and to register.
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ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUNG ADULTS LEADERSHIP RETREAT - The Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry (EAM) Young Adult Convocation invites Episcopalians of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent, ages 20 to 32, to a leadership retreat at Camp Mokulē'ia on the island of Oahu, September 11-14, 2025. The retreat is limited to 30 participants, so early registration is encouraged. The registration fee of $125 helps cover lodging, ground transportation, and meals.Click HERE for details and to register.
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