2012 - 2014 DIOCESAN BUDGET UPDATE.

The Diocesan Council met on August 20, 2011, to review the budget presentation notes/comments and to balance the budget for three years.  As a result, they made some changes to the budget.  A copy of the 2012 - 2014 proposed budget to convention is now available for viewing.  Visit the Dicoesan website here to view the draft budget.

There will be two online meetings held to review the changes made to the budget as follows:

Budget Revisions Presentation #2

Monday, September 12, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. via Adobe Connect

Monday, September 19, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. via Adobe Connect

The Conference Call Toll-free Dial-in Number is 1-888-482-3560.  Access code is 2015430.  To join the meeting, click on this link or type in this URL address: http://episcopalhawaii.adobeconnect.com/budgetrev2012-2014part2/  

For more information, contact Peter Pereira, Diocesan Treasurer.

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REMINDER: UTO Fall Ingathering on September 11 

The UTO Fall Ingathering will be taking place on Sunday, September 11, 2011.  All churches should plan accordingly and arrange for collections on this date.  The Ingathering is a major event and program of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the USA,  Your generous offerings will significantly impact the lives of others in the USA and world wide.  For more information, please email ECW/UTO Coordinator, Joyce Kim.

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The following was taken from an article in the August 2011, St. Peter's Newsletter, TheKeys.

St. Peter's 125th Anniversary Celebration

Founded in 1886, St. Peter's Episcopal Church has established a rich and proud tradition in the history of Christian Churches in Hawai'i.  From its modest beginnings to the present day following, SPEC's current congregation looks forward to honoring its founding fathers and all of those who, throughout the years, have faithfully supported the Church's mission and calling.

The 125th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2011, beginning with a joint service at 8:30 a.m.  The program includes: a special "welcome back" of former clergy and dignitaries; a delicious catered luncheon; entertainment featuring the singing of several favorite hymns; a hula performance; a contnually playing slideshow and much more in fellowship and good times.

For more information and to learn how you can purchase tickets for the luncheon, please visit the event listing on the diocesan website here, or call the church office at 808-533-1943.

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The following important announcements appeared in a special e-mailing dated August 24, and have been slightly modified for space considerations.

TRANSFORMING STEWARDSHIP IN YOUR PARISH

Saturday, September 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Von Holt Room

Join national Program Officer for Stewardship, The Rev. Laurel Johnston, in a special workshop to learn the best practices that infuse spirituality of stewardship into the life of the parish.  For more information and to register, click here.

ANNUAL CLERGY RETREAT

September 25 - 27, 2011, Camp Mokule'ia, O'ahu

For more information or to register, click here.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Disciple's Journey (DJ11) will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral, on October 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 the keynote speaker.  All are welcome to attend DJ11.  For more information and to register, click here. 

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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Presiding Bishop calls for reflection on tenth anniversary of September 11 attacks

On Sunday, September 11, Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will be in New York City, preaching at St. Paul's Chapel at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern time).  At 11:00 a.m., she will preach at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City.  The following is the Presiding Bishop's statement on the September 11 anniversary:

As we mark the tenth anniversary of the events of September 11, The Episcopal Church continues to work for healing and reconciliation.

Americans experienced the first large non-domestic terrorist attack on our own soil that day, a reality that is far too much a present and continuing reality in other parts of the world.  We joined that reality in 2001.  Many people died senselessly that day, and many still grieve their loss.  All Americans live with the aftermath - less trust of strangers, security procedures for travelers that are intrusive and often offensive, and a sense that the world is a far more dangerous place than it was before that day.  Our own nation has gone to war in two distant places as a result of those events.  The dying continues, and the world does not seem to have become a significantly safer place.

Yet we believe there is hope.  People of faith gave sacrificially in the immediate aftermath of the plane crashes, trying to rescue those in the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, trying to subdue the aggressors on the plane over Pennsylvania, and reaching out to neighbors and strangers alike on that apocalyptic day.  Clergy and laity responded to the crisis in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, and prayer services erupted in churches and communities across the nation.  St. Paul's Chapel, near the site of the Towers, opened its doors to the emergency responders, and volunteers appeared with food and socks, massaging hands and praying hearts.  Volunteers continued to staff the Chapel for months afterward, and prayers were offered as human remains were sought and retrieved in the ruins of the Towers.

Church communities in many places began to reach out to their neighbors of other faiths, offering reassurance in the face of mindless violence.  That desire for greater understanding of other traditions has continued, and there are growing numbers of congregations engaged in interfaith dialogue, discovering that all the great religions of the world are fundamentally focused on peace.  The violence unleashed on September 11, and in its aftermath was the work of zealots, disconnected from the heart of their religions' foundations.

This tenth anniversary is above all, an opportunity for reflection.  Have we become more effective reconcilers as a result?  Are we more committed to peace-making?  The greatest memorial to those who died ten years ago will be a world more inclined toward peace.  What are you doing to build a living memorial like that?

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori

Presiding Bishop and Primate

The Episcopal Church 

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Six-week Reflections on Stewardship: "Feasting on Gratitude"

The Episcopal Church Office of Stewardship has developed a six-week series of readings, reflections and questions called "Feasting on Gratitude", to assist in discerning the practice of intentional and proportional giving to one's faith community.

"Feasting on Gratitude" invites individuals and congregations to reflect and discuss stewardship principles and practices, based on the Sunday gospel readings from Matthew, for October 2 through November 6, which is All Saints Sunday.

"The month of October is when most congregations across the country embark on their annual giving campagin," noted The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Episcopal Church Officer for Stewardship.  "The purpose of an annual giving campaign is not only to raise support for the life-giving ministries of the congregation, but to also help members of the faith community explore intentional and proportional giving as a spiritual practice that reflects gratitude and generosity for all that has been given."

Prepared by six Epsicopalians from across the country, "Feasting on Gratitude" is designed to complement and support a congregation's annual giving campaign.  The contributing writers explore stewardship, giving, gratitude and generosity in connection with the Gospel lection for each Sunday.

For more information and to download the series, go to The Episcopal Church website link here.   

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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.

8/16/2011:

Episcopal Church Women 2011 Annual Meeting

Saturday, September 10, at 8:00 a.m., St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Reminders:  Safeguarding classes and Stewardship Workshop (See 8/1/2011 below)

Applications for Episcopal Church educational scholarships

Deadline is October 15

8/1/2011:

Establishing New Communities of Faith

A message from Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick

Transforming Stewardship in Your Parish

The national Stewardship Program Officer, Laurel Johnston, leads a special workshop on September 10, at St. Andrew's Cathedral.

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

Classes on both islands are taking place on Saturday, September 17.

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

(See link above.)

Jubilee Ministry Grant Applications Now Being Accepted 

Deadline for 2011 grants is October 1, 2011, and deadline for 2012 grants is December 30, 2011.

7/18/11:

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

Taking place in Burlingame, CA, on September 3 - October 2, deadline for registration is September 15.

United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering approaching

7/6/2011:

Open Auditions for a Unique Child & Adult choir

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

Grant Applications being accepted for Episcopal Church innovative leadership development progams

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Roanridge Grants.

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