COUNT DOWN! 9 DAYS!

MAHALO for your participation in this pivotal event in the life of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i! A lot of time, energy, and cost has gone into the events and activities leading up to this point, and it will continue through the rest of the year. 

Members and staff from across our Diocese have worked hard to follow the Canons of both The Episcopal Church and The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i, as well as the guidelines from the Presiding Bishop’s office to ensure a fair election. We say Si Yu’us Ma’åse’ for your hard work in preparing and discerning who the next Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i will be!

The following contains important information and links to help our voting clergy and lay delegates prepare for the Special Meeting of Convention to elect the Sixth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i!

7:00 a.m. - Continental breakfast available

(Under tent next to St. Alban's Chapel)

7:30 a.m. - Credentials check-in opens

8:00 a.m. - Convention Eucharist starts

(St. Alban's Chapel)

9:00 a.m. - Credentials check-in closes

NO LATE CHECK-INS ALLOWED!*

9:30 A.M. - SPECIAL MEETING OF CONVENTION BEGINS

(Arrillaga Student Center, Tsai Dining Hall)

30-Minute Lunch Break (TBD)

(Under tent next to St. Alban's Chapel)

Adjournment

(TBD but will not extend past 4:00 p.m.)

SPECIAL NOTES:



• *If you think you might be late, please call (808) 846-6696 with your reason for being late and the Credentials committee will review and advise the Bishop.
• University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s graduation starts at 9:00 a.m. so there may be traffic delays and ride share may take longer.
• Online registration closes tomorrow, Friday, May 8, 2026.
• Registration at the door will be available.

Here is a checklist of things to bring with you to the Special Meeting on May 16, 2026 at ‘Iolani School:

• Patience, Grace, and Faith
• Laptop or tablet (a smart phone is okay for voting, but if you need to look at documents the screen may be too small)
• Light jacket or sweater (the hall is air conditioned)
• Beverage container (water and coffee will be available for you to refill)
• Aloha! (Lots of it!)

• Pray with intention.
• Read the Diocesan Profile HERE.
• Download or print the e-Workbook HERE.
• Read the candidates' bio, resume, video, and essay answers to three questions. (See Meet the Candidates Quick Link below.)
• Watch the Ke Aloha Kākou Meet and Greet videos. (See Quick Link below.)
• Watch the two videos explaining the check-in process and election and consent process (being posted under the Special Meeting of Convention section of the diocesan website - See Quick Link below).

QUICK LINKS TO THE BISHOP SEARCH & TRANSITIONS WEBPAGE:

MEET THE CANDIDATES

WATCH THE MEET & GREETS

SPECIAL CONVENTION

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Rae Costa, Operations Manager of the Diocesan Support Center, for questions about the Special Meeting of Convention

• Email: rcosta@episcopalhawaii.org
• Phone: (808) 536-7776, ext. 326

Alofa Carpenter, Search & Transition Administative Assistant who will direct your questions to the appropriate parties - Click HERE

• Transitions Committee for questions about the next steps in the Bishop Transition process
• Standing Committee for questions about the process up to this point

Mahalo! Si Yu'os Ma'åse'!

Contact Information

Sybil Nishioka, Editor & Communications Specialist

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 536-7776

www.episcopalhawaii.org

news@episcopalhawaii.org