REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

The Pilgrimage we have called Disciple's Journey, continues in 2011, as we focus on congregational formation: revitalization, empowerment, affirmation.  It is open to ALL members in the Diocese of Hawai'i.  Those with a desire to learn and become more involved in the Church are encouraged to attend, as well as all delegates to the Annual Meeting of Convention.

Disciple's Journey 2011 (DJ11) will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral,  on Otober 28, immediately preceding the Annual Meeting of Convention of the Diocese.  This year's theme for both DJ11 and the Convention, is Born of Water, Born of Spirit, taken from the book by the same name, co-authored by Fredrica Harris Thompsett.  We welcome Thompsett, who will also be our keynote speaker. 

In prepration for DJ11 and the Convention, several copies of Thompsett's book are being released to each congregation with the request that all participants read it prior to their attendance at either event.  

For more information on DJ11 and to register, please visit the diocesan website here.  You will also find a profile of the book, Born of Water, Born of Spirit, that was prepared by the Chief Editor of the Publisher, The Alban Institute.  

Click here to go to the diocesan website for Convention XLIII information and forms.

TRANSFORMING STEWARDSHIP IN YOUR PARISH

Saturday, September 10, 2011

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Von Holt Room

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! 

With the difficult economic times that America and the rest of the world are facing, it is no wonder that our churches are feeling the crunch.  Just mention the word stewardship, and many people cringe thinking that it's all about dollars and cents, which it really isn't.  

So just what does stewardship mean in the Episcopal Church?  Find out in a workshop led by the national Progam Officer for Stewardship, The Rev. Laurel Johnston.  Rev. Johnston will demonstrate how stewardship is central to a Christian life.  Participants will learn the best practices that infuse the spirituality of stewardship into the life of the parish.

Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i and the National Office of Stewardship, there is no charge for the workshop, and lunch will be provided. To learn more about the workshop, visit the Diocesan website here.  To register online, click on the REGISTER ONLINE NOW! link shown above, or download a form here.    

Questions? Email Pam McCoy, or call her at 808-554-6151.

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2011 ANNUAL CLERGY RETREAT

September 25 - 27, 2011

Camp Mokule'ia, Oahu

(Please register by September 12)

This year's clergy retreat will take its theme from St. Francis, a profoundly spiritual and deeply human man, who loved the whole of the creation.  Brother Jude, a Franciscan friar for over 30 years, will be leading the retreat.  Using the pscychology of Jung, see how Francis challenges us all to grow psychologically (individuate) and helps us face the challenges of ministry in the church today.
 

For more information and to register, visit the diocesan website here, or contact Canon Liz Beasley via email, or call her at (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, Neighbor Islands, toll-free (800) 522-8418.

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