Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick in Ecuador

The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church is meeting in Province IX in Quito, Ecuador (Diocese of Ecuador Central) from September 15 to 20.  Please keep Bishop Fitzpatrick and all of the Bishop's in your prayers.  In her opening address, the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori stated, "The gospel insists that we are all united as children of one God, that the actions of one affect others, and that we share a responsibility for the whole of God's creation."  To read her sermon in its entirety, click here.        

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Preparing for DJ11 & Convention 

As the date draws nearer to two important diocesan events in October, Disciple's Journey 2011 (DJ11) and the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention, it is hoped that all participants and delegates are preparing themselves in body, mind and spirit. 

DJ11 is open to all members in the Diocese, and will be held on Friday, October 28, at St. Andrew's Cathedral.  Convention follows on Saturday, October 29, and both events take the theme Born of Water, Born of Spirit, from the book by the same name. Co-author, Fredrica Harris Thompsett, will be the keynote speaker at DJ11, and the book will be used as a basis for learning and conversation in the workshops and small group discussions during the day. 

On the following day, the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention will also take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral.  If you haven't already done so, delegates should visit the diocesan website here to review the documents and forms for the meeting.  There is also a link to the 2012 - 2014 Budget page, and information on shared travel.  

In Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's letter announcing the meeting, he shared his hopes "that all clergy and lay delegates will read Born of Water, Born of Spirit: Supporting the Ministry of the Baptized in Small Congregations."  Copies of the book have been distributed to the congregations, so please check with your clergy or parish administrator.  The Bishop further states, "We will have the business of our Diocese to tend: the budget, reports, elections and resolutions.  Please prepare with care and prayer.  It is through our work that we will shape the mission and ministry of our Diocese.  As you read the material and discuss it with others at the pre-Convention meetings, you are engaging in God's mission.  You are putting into place the structures that can make Christ's Body, the Church, an active and vital force in the world.  This is a very important ministry to our common life.  Thank you for your preparation for the meeting and your service to the Church."      

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Cohort U Welcomes U!

By Jar Pasalo

We are a group of Episcopal Students who gather weekly to learn, grow, and develop a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ, and with one another.  We are always looking for opportunities to share Christ with the world around us through our faith, our worship, and through the giving of ourselves to service.  Come join us... and see what God is up to!!!

We meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., at the Episcopal Student Center, located at 2324 Metcalf Street, in Honolulu.

On September 1, Cohort U was a part of the University of Hawaii -Manoa's Involvement Fair.  The fair was a way for students to get involved with different clubs on campus.  As a group, we passed out candy, sun screen and brochures.  We were able to reach out to many students.  We even had Governor Neil Abercrombie, an Episcopalian, stop by to take pictures and ask questions about what we do.  We had a great time on campus!

If you would like any information about who we are or what we do, please email Jar Pasalo, or call 808-281-8340.

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church? 

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church...

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Still time to register for Everyone Everywhere 2011

The Episcopal Church domestic and global mission conference

There is still time to register for the special conference exploring The Episcopal Church's extensive global and domestic mission work, Everyone Everywhere 2011, being held on October 13 - 16 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. 

The conference will feature nearly 50 workshops and plenary sessions presented by missioners in the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion discussing the theme, Where is your place in Mission?  A complete list of workshops and keynote speakers is available here.

Representatives from more than 40 dioceses, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela, across the IX provinces of The Episcopal Church, have registered for the conference.  International participants include members from the Church of England, The Episcopal Church in the Phillippines, and the Anglican Communion Office.

To register, click here.  For more information, email Elizabeth Roe.

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New Episcopal Church Welcome Signs & Graphic Guidelines

Redesigned "The Episcopal Church Welcomes You" signs, are available for purchase in both English and Spanish, through the Episcopal Marketplace in Atlanta, Georgia.  "The new signs are simpler, bolder, a little larger and less likely to rust," said Anne Rudig, Director of Communication.  "The tilted shield has been retired.  The shield is completely visible."

In addition, the new graphic guidelines, outlining such details as fonts, color palette, use of shield, etc., are available at no fee to all dioceses, churches, organizations and Episcopal institutions.  Click here to download the new brand guidelines and important design information.  

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Tuition subsidies available & free webinars scheduled for innovative Episcopal Church - GreenFaith partnership

Michael Schut, Episcopal Church Economic/Environmental Affairs Officer, has announced the availability of tuition subsidies and the schedule of two free webinars regarding the partnership between the Episcopal Church and GreenFaith.

For the past year, the Episcopal Church has been in partnership with GreenFaith, a leading national religious environmental group, to assist churches of all sizes in their efforts to "go green" through a certification program.  The GreenFaith Certification Program is a two-year, holistic process engaging an entire congregation through education, worship, environmental justice advocacy, building and grounds, and developing relationships with the larger interfaith community,

The Economic/Environmental Affairs Office and GreenFaith are underwriting 50% of the tuition for churches, enabling them to enroll for a discounted cost of $250 - $750.  Churches in the progarm receive guidance and support, including one-on-one mentoring, resources, free webinars, and peer support.

Application deadline for tuition subsidies for the program is December 1 and May 1, 2012.  For more information about the subsidies, visit their website 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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Advocacy for Israel and Palestine

Read about Christian Evangelista's experience at the Churches for Middle East Peace 2011 Advocacy Conference held in Washington, D.C.  Evangelista attended this conference with a delegation of young adults from the Episcopal Leadership Institute for Young Adults (ELIYA).   

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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.

8/31/2011:

2012 - 2013 Diocesan Budget Update 

St. Peter's 125th Anniversary Celebration

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

8/16/2011:

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

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

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!

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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