The following contains excerpts from an article that appeared in the Anglican Communion News Service website on August 14, 2011, by Lloyd Ashton, Anglican Taonga

Former Primate, Archbishop of New Zealand and Governor General dies

Bishop Sir Paul Reeves died in Auckland this morning.  He was 78.  The Reeves whanau [extended family] wish to acknowledge the support they have received since Sir Paul announced he was stepping back from public life following his recent diagnosis of cancer.  The whanau acknowledge and are aware of the immense grief and loss felt by Maori, the Church and the wider community, and there will be time and opportunity for people to pay their respects in the days to come.

Born in Wellington, Sir Paul has Te Atiawa whakapapa.  He began his ministry as a deacon in Tokoroa and later spent five years in England.  He was appointed Bishop of Waiapu in 1971.  In 1979 he became Bishop of Auckland, and then Primate and Archbishop of New Zealand the following year.  In 1985, Sir Paul was appointed Governor General.  He was the first Maori to hold that position.  After completing his term as Governor General, Sir Paul became the Anglican Observer at the United Nations, where he served from 1991 to 1993.  He observed elections in Ghana and South Africa on behalf of the Commonwealth and assisted with the constitutional reform process in Guyana, in Central America.

A note from Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Haere ra, Bishop Reeves

The Archbishop was well known in our Diocese.  I hope Bishop Reeves will be remembered in Prayers of the People, in all churches of the Diocese.

Aloha ma o Iesu Kristo, ko makou Haku.

+Bob

The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

 +Keali'ikoaokeakua 

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St. Nick's 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes 

Fr. Paul Klitzke will be celebrating the 2nd Annual Blessing of the Bikes at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, on Saturday, August 27.  Riders will meet at Island Pacific Academy, 909 Haumea St., in Kapolei, at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, visit the event listing on the diocesan website here.  Please join us and pass on the information to your motorcycle riding friends!

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Episcopal Church Women 2011 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, on Saturday, September 10, 2011, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Morning Prayer with Fr. Paul Lillie and Bishop Bob will commence at 8:30 a.m. The keynote speaker is Fr. Paul Lillie, who has been the rector of St. Mark's since January, 2009.  The cost for registration which includes lunch, is $10.00.  For more information, you may contact ECW President, Louise Aloy, at 808-667-0144. To register, go to the event listing on the diocesan website here, and download the registation form.

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REMINDER: Safeguarding God's Children Classes being offered on Oahu and Maui

Safeguarding God's Children classes will be taking place on Saturday, September 17, on Oahu and Maui. 

The Oahu class is being limited to 30 people and is filling up quickly, so sign up NOW to attend this important session before space is gone.  The Oahu class will be held at St. Timothy's in Aiea, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with check-in beginning at 8:00 a.m.  Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 14. For more information on this class and how to register, please visit the diocesan website listing or go directly to the event home page here.

The Maui class will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Wailuku, beginning at 1:30p.m. For more information, please visit the diocesan website listing here. 

The classes are free and are required every year for all clergy, church employees, Vestry and Bishop's Committee members, as well as all volunteers who work with or around children. 

To view the Safe Church policies for the Diocese of Hawai'i, click here.   

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REMINDER:  Transforming Stewardship in Your Parish

The national Program Officer for Stewardship, The Rev. Laurel Johnston, will be leading a workshop on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Honolulu.  Clergy and lay leaders are encouraged to attend as a team to make the most of this unique opportunity.

Rev. Johnston will demonstrate how stewardship is central to a Christian life and how to build on this core understanding to develop high-commitment congregations.  Participants will learn the best practices that infuse the spirituality of stewardship into the life of the parish.

This workshop is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i and the National Office of Stewardship, so there is no charge to attend and lunch will be provided.  Connect with your congregational leaders and register now.  For more information and to download the registration form, visit the diocesan website or click here.

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Information and forms for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Convention are available on the diocesan website.   Click here to go directly to the convention information site. Questions may be directed to EventSupport@episcopalhawaii.org, or call Lani Kaaihue at (toll-free neighbor islands) 800-522-8418, or on Oahu, 808-536-7776, ext. 309. 

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church? 

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church...

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Applications  for Episcopal Church educational scholarships

Deadline is October 15

Applications are now being accepted for more than 60 scholarships available through the Episcopal Church.  Earmarked for education and schooling for Episcopalians, the scholarship money is derived from numerous trust funds that have amassed over the years.

In most cases, the scholarships are geared to particular audiences and students, explained Antoinette (Toni) Daniels, Co-director of Mission and Chair of the Scholarship Committee.  "Trusts are given for particular areas of interest," she said.  "Some of the scholarships are very specific.  In all cases, the financial support is meant for Episcopalians."

Among the specific communities are:  American Indians/Native Americans, African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latino/Hispanics, children of missionaries, medical missionaries, men in the ordination process, Pacific Island Americans, children of living or deceased bishops and clergy, Chinese girls, and others. 

The list of scholarships, the guidelines, the application form and other links pertaining to the scholarship process can be found at:  http://www.episcopalchurch.org/youngAdult/109462_110675_ENG_
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Online Bible study features 'Seminarian of the Week'

Seminarians from across the country have been taking turns leading The Episcopal Church's online weekly Bible study discussion.  Based on the upcoming Sunday lectionary reading, the online weekly Bible study is available by going to www.episcopalchurch.org/biblestudy.  Participation is invited and welcomed in the online discussion, which is conducted in both English and Spanish.

The innovative project kicked off in June, with Stephen P. Hagerty as the first Seminarian of the week.  Hagerty has encouraged students to participate in this program and "to engage in the Bible in any way that works!"  He observed, "The online weekly Bible study is just such an outlet.  You can choose to engage privately or to reach out to others across the country who wrestle, wonder or wail at some part of the Bible that confronts them each day or each week."

You can also choose to participate through Facebook and Twitter.  To read more about online Bible Study and links to Twitter and Facebook, visit the following site: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/newsline_129112_ENG_HTM.htm  

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In case you missed it, shown below are news highlights and important announcements from the last issue of the E-Chronicle.   

Bishop's Message

Be sure to read the Bishop's message on Stewardship.  Click here to view the August 2011 E-Chronicle with his message in its entirety.   

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EYE 2011: Come Together

On June 21, 2011, twenty-four young people and six adult chaperones from the Diocese of Hawai'i, headed to Minnesota to attend the triannual Episcopal Youth EVent (EYE) and three days of mission.   

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Ho'ike Ulu Legacy Society 2011 Celebrations

The Planned Giving Commission was delighted to have had two successful events this summer, celebrating the generosity of our Epsicopal brothers and sisters who have remembered the Episcopal Church in their estate plans.    

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss 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, visit Previous E-News Editions on the diocesan website,and click on the desired issue.

8/1/2011:

Establishing New Communities of Faith

A message from Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Change in date for Iolani Guild Gathering

...the meeting of the Iolani Guild has been changed from September 10, to Saturday, August 27.

Transforming Stewardship in Your Parish

(See reminder article above.)

Safeguarding God's children's Classes being offered on Oahu and Maui

(See reminder article above.)

Information & forms for the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention available online

(See link above.)

Jubilee Ministry Grant Applications Now Being Accepted 

7/18/11:

Canon Liz Beasley returns from Sabbatical and into a new position

New Hours for the Office of the Bishop

Effective August 1, 2011, the office hours for the Office of the Bishop will be changed from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Diocesan Altar Guild Seeks Help: Sewing help needed!

Announcing the Province VIII Altar Guild Meeting:  Hands and Hearts and Minds

United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering approaching

The United Thank Offering (UTO) Fall ingathering will be taking place on Sunday, September 11, 2011.

7/6/2011:

Open Auditions for a Unique Child & Adult choir

Island-wide auditions are now being held for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir.

How much do you know about The Iolani Guild?

Learn more at a meeting on Saturday, September 10.

Grant Applications being accepted for Episcopal Church innovative leadership development progams

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Roanridge Grants.

6/1/2011:

New Parking Procedures at St. Andrew's Cathedral

Save the Date! Cool Congregations: An Earth Stewardship Program

Training and workshops on Saturday, September 17

Everyone, Everywhere 2011 Event

Four-day conference in Estes Park, Colorado, October 13-16

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