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This issue's header photo was taken at Seabury Hall's Annual Pāʻina fundraiser on Saturday, October 18. Representing the Diocese on behalf of the Bishop are: Seated L-R, Ms. Kalani Holokai, Ms. Sarah Shim, the Rev. Heather Mueller; Standing L-R, the Rev. George Wong, Ms. Julia Golding, the Rev. Christopher Golding, the Rev. Amy Crowe, Mr. James Crowe, Mr. Joseph Cascio, Mr. Chuck Spence (Contributed photo)

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 25

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever Amen.

FEATURE STORY:

Kaua'i Island Youth Day by the Rev. Kawika Jackson

REGULAR FEATURED SECTIONS:

• Bishop's Corner - Visitation at St. Luke's; Support for Gia-Lynn Pacheco
• Bishop Search & Transition - Status on the Profile
• Growing in Grace - Wrestling Toward Grace: Building Community Through Sacred Conversations
• Kahuaola - Convention 57: It's time to HULI!
• Let's Go with Canon Sandy - SPECIAL FEATURE: Visit to the Philippines, Part 2

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING:

• Convention 57 - Bishop's Report to Convention & Budget Presentation Posted; Convention Eucharist: Kalani Holokai to be Ordained to the Diaconate
• Coming Up - Check out some of the events taking place at our churches.



Visiting St. Luke's - The Bishop made his regular Visitation to St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Nu'uanu on Sunday, October 19, 2025. He is pictured at top left with the Rev. James Loughren. St. Luke's gets its Asian-inspired tower entrance from a group of faithful Christian Korean immigrants who began the church in 1909. (Contributed photos)

Support for Gia-lynn Pacheco

Kaua'i Island Youth Day

By the Rev. Kawika Jackson, Diocesan Coordinator for Youth Ministry

We had 17 youth join in the Kauaʻi Island Youth Day on the west side of Kauaʻi. It was led by Damian, Rachel, and Ethan of the Camp Mokulēʻia staff and myself, (Kahu Kawika Jackson), with Kahu Kerry Holder-Joffrion and her husband Peter Joffrion hosting us. Kahu Kerry and Peter also provided us with delicious sandwiches during the day and kebabs with roasted potatoes for dinner that evening.

We all did a survival hike, at which we had stations along the way to link kānaka maoli survival skills to spiritual values. The day was also in honor of teenager Gia Pacheco, who was going to take part in the day-event but had a serious accident earlier in the week, necessitating her hospitalization. We all prayed together for healing for Gia and dedicated the day to her. Kahu Kerry gave each one of us a sacred stone to place on the hike along the trail where we each felt the Spirit prompting.

It was a wonderful day of working together, supporting one another, worshiping Ke Akua in nature, and living into our kānaka maoli values of ALOHA: Amo (carrying each other's burdens), La'i (concern for peace and justice in the world), Ō (affirming life and daring to "step out" into life), Hili (mutual interconnectedness), and Alu (bridging over human divisions). (Contributed photos)

Aloha from the Search Committee,

Final edits of the Diocesan Profile are in progress and are expected to be completed by next week. The Profile will be available on the Diocesan website by the target publication date: Saturday, November 1. 

Visit the Bishop Transition webpage for more information about the search process.

CONVENTION 57 IS HERE!

In case you missed it, read the Bishop's letter to all resident clergy, delegates and alternates to Convention, that went out yesterday, October 22. It contains reminders to read The Bishop's Report, certain amendments being proposed, and the new Vice Chancellor. Visit the Convention 57 webpage to read all these items.

TO READ THE LATEST EMAIL UPDATES ON CONVENTION 57, CLICK ON THE LINKS:

October 22,2025 and/or October 16, 2025

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK ON THE BUTTONS:

Calling All Youth Grades 6-12:

O'AHU ISLAND DIOCESAN YOUTH DAY - WEST SIDE

All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to take part in the Diocese's island-wide Youth Day, Saturday, November 8, from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Pokai Bay in Wai'anae.

Cost is only $5!

Deadline to register is November 3. To register and download the waiver form, scan the QR code on the poster.

Wrestling Toward Grace: Building Community Through Sacred Conversations

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

One of my favorite Bible stories is the Hebrew Bible lesson for the lectionary this past Sunday. It’s the story of Jacob wrestling all night long with a stranger (who turns out to be an angel of God) in the Book of Genesis (Gn 32:22-31). At the end of the night, I love that Jacob’s name gets changed to Israel, which can be translated to mean, “one who struggles with God.” From Jacob’s new name, Israel becomes a nation, and the Israelites become a people (people who struggle with God). The same people who are the forebearers of our Christian faith tradition.

It’s important for us to remember the above aspect of our religious heritage, especially as Episcopalians, where our denomination is undergirded by Richard Hooker’s three-legged stool (Scripture, Tradition, Reason). We are called to wrestle and struggle with the ineffable mystery of God and seek out hard truths and deep questions, rather than settle for easy answers. Rabbinic Judaism has a dialogical practice of machloket l’shem shamayim, or “disputes for the sake of Heaven,” which are respectful, sincere debates aimed at uncovering divine truth rather than winning an argument. These debates reflect a belief that truth can emerge through multiple perspectives, and that disagreement, when done thoughtfully, is a sacred act of study and devotion.

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SPECIAL LET'S GO FEATURE: The Philippines, Part 2

In this issue, we share Part 2 of Canon Sandy Graham's special trip to the Philippines with a contingent from the Diocese this past summer. This is his description of the video:

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.)

• Full-time Office Administrator - Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i

• CONVENTION 57 (Education Day & Annual Meeting): October 24-25 - Register now!
• DIOCESAN YOUTH EVENING O'AHU: Saturday, November 8 - Pokai Bay Beach

AT THE CATHEDRAL...

IGNATIAN PRAYER

October 18-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.

ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY

Sunday, November 2

We invite you to participate in our celebration by placing photos on our Table of Remembrance. Paper/pens (for writing names) and tealights will be provided.

ADULT BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION, RECEPTION

Sunday, November 23

9:00 a.m.

Preparation classes on November 2, 9, 16, following the 10:00 a.m. service

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

www.cathedralhawaii.org

COMING UP...

THIS WEEKEND! OCTOBER 24 & 25

Seabury Hall, 480 Olinda Road; Makawao, Maui

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

St. James' Circle, 1237 Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, Big Island

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

St. Columba's, 43-1425 Hauola Rd., Pa'auilo, Big Island

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

All Saints', 4-1065 Kuhio Highway, Kapa'a, Kaua'i

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

St. John's, 8992 Kula Highway, Kula, Maui

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Emmanuel, 780 Keolu Dr., Kailua, O'ahu

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

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

SAVE THE DATE!

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.

MORE HEADLINE LINKS FROM

THE EPISCOPAL NEWS SERVICE:

• A vision for General Convention’s future: Less legislative time, more time for formation, fellowship (10/21/25)
• Anglican primate of Brazil calls for Indigenous voices to be at the center of upcoming UN climate conference (10/21/25)
• Episcopalians among millions joining nonviolent [No Dictators] marches (10/20/25)

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.

BISHOP (meeting with): Nani (ext. 302)

Annual Meeting: Rae (ext. 326)

Archives: Rae (ext. 326)

Budget/Finance: Jasmi (ext. 307)

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Congregational Membership: Sandy (ext. 309)

TECH Portfolio/Investments: Jasmi (ext. 307)

Hiring/Human Resources: Rae (ext. 326)

Monthly Statement: Cammy (ext. 306)

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)