DJ '11 ~ MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The date for the 2011 Disciple's Journey 2011 Convocation (DJ '11) has been set for October 28, 2011, in conjunction with the Diocesan Convention.  

What is Disciple's Journey?  It is the Annual Convocation of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, established as policy by the 39th Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i in 2007:  "The Convocation shall be a meeting to which all lay and clergy members of the Diocese shall be invited, focusing on spiritual development and mission..."

Details and registration information will coming out shortly.  Be sure to visit the Diocesan website link to view information as it is received. 

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Announcing God Camp 2011
Applications are now available for God Camp 2011, taking place on July 13 - 19.  The Leaders in Training (LIT) begins on July 10th.  This year's theme is "Active Love". 

God Camp is open to all youth in the 4th through 8th grades.  It is held at Camp Mokule'ia on Oahu's Noth Shore, where youth learn about God in unexpected ways while spending time with old and new friends on the beach!  LIT Training and Camp is offered to youth in the 9th through 12th grades, and runs from July 10 - 20. During this time, they learn what it takes to be on staff while mentoring a new bunch of leaders coming up in the community. 

For more information and to download an application click on the following links:

• God Camp Application 2011
• LIT Training & Camp Application 

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The 22nd Annual Paths Crossing Event

The Rev. Richard Mendez would like to announce to all friends that the Mountains and Deserts Indian Ministries will be hosting their 22nd Annual Paths Crossing Event at Nixon, Nevada, from April 28 to May 1, 2011.  In addition, Reynelda James, tribal elder of the Paiute Indian Nation, will be ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal church.  All are invited to share in this great event and witness our first Paiute to be ordained in the church.

Paths Crossing is a yearly national conference to promote cross-cultural exchanges and partnerships between American Indian and Alaska Native congregations and non-native congregations of the Episcopal Church.  For more information and to register, contact Rose Mary Joe-Kinale or Barbara Lott. 

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Hymnal Revision?  Your Comments Welcomed

The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) is considering a possible revision of The Hymnal 1982, and your comments are invited.  The deadline for submitting comments through an online survey has been extended through Saturday, April 30th, at http://www.cpg.org/hymnalstudy2.

The Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers, chair of the SCLM, noted that comments are invited from the entire church in this discussion.  "We have established this survey as part of the Episcopal Church's ongoing work with liturgical materials and in compliance to Resolution B004 as approved at General Convention 2009.  This is important work in the life of our church and we are grateful for participation as our church embraces this task."

The survey results, along with recommendations for next steps, will be presented to General Convention 2012 as part of the SCLM report.

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Notice for Applications for ECW Specials

The Christian Social Relations Committee of the Diocesan Episcopal Church Women is now accepting applications from programs that want to be considered as a "SPECIAL".  Requests for financial assistance (ECW Specials) for 2011 - 2012 are due on or before July 15, 2011.

Requests should be by letter, and will be prayerfully considered by the Christian Social Rleations Committee.  At the ECW Annual Meeting in September, Churches and individuals pledge funds to the support of the "Specials".

Currently, the ECW Specials support the Bishop's Pastoral Fund, Janine Le Grand, missionary to Uganda with SAMS and St. Michael's and All Angels on Kauai for their weekday family programs.

For more details and information, click here to see the posting on the Diocesan website.

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Sewanee Church Music Conference

The 61st Sewanee Church Music Conference will be held on July 11 - 17, 2011, at the University of the South and the DuBose Conference Center in Monteagle, Tennessee.  The Sewanee Music Conference is the oldest and largest Episcopal music conference in the country and can accept only 150 registrants.  Two full scholarships are available to first-time attendees.  Complete information and registration form are available at the conference website, www.SewaneeConf.com, or contact the Registrar, Janet Perkins, at 770-498-1678.

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Monastic Living as a Vocation

The Order of the Holy Cross, an Episcopal monastic community, is offering a program, "Come and See: Monastic Living as a Vocation".  It is designed for single men aged 20 to 48, who are interested in exploring Benedictine monastic life as a possible vocational path.  Join Br. Andrew Colquhoun, OHC Novice Master, Br. Bernard Delcourt, OHC Vocations Director, and the brothers of the Mount Calvary Community at St. Mary's Retreat House in Santa Barbara, CA, for three full days of prayer, work, study and conversation.  Discover what this ancient way of life can offer you.

The program runs from July 19 - 22, 2011.  Registration Fee is $50.00.  To register, contact St. Mary's Retreat House at 805-682-4117.  For further information, contact Br. Bernard.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an an edition of the E-News?  Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements to be aware of. To see the complete article, go to the Diocesan Website and click on:

What's Happening>E-News Archive>Previous E-News Editions

3/15/2011:

Bishop's Japan Appeal

ERD Japan Earthquake Response Fund

ERD is supporting the relief efforts in Nippon Sei Ko Kei (the Anglican Episcopal Church in Japan).

Episcopal Church Offers Lenten Resources

Chrism Mass & Theological Education Day

All Clergy and those in the ordination process are invited to attend...Thursday, April 14, 2011 at The Parish of St. Clement.

Episcopal Church Educational Scholarships

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2011.

HPU Butterworth Scholarship

Deadline for applications is April 29, 2011.

Buildings for a New Tomorrow Symposium

Registration is now available on-line for the Episcopal Church Building Fund's (ECBF) 'Building for a New Tomorrow" symposium, scheduled for April 27 - 29, 2011, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why Serve 2011

Do you feel a call to serve God, but aren't sure how or in what way?  Young adults of color can examine their gifts and explore opportunities at a weekend Episcopal Church retreat in Sewanee, Tennessee, on June 2 - 6, 2011.  

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