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43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention
Saturday, October 29
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
For more info...
November Governance Meetings
Saturday, November 19
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room, Honolulu
8am - Diocesan Council VP, Dept. Chairs, Available Members of Standing Committee
9am - Diocesan Council Depts.
9am - Standing Committee
9am - Commission on Ministry
12:30pm - Diocesan Council
ECW Meeting with Janine LeGrand, Guest Speaker
Saturday, November 19
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
For more info...
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Disciple's Journey 2011 (DJ11)
October 28, 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
For more info...
FACE Equity Summit and Interfaith Service
November 5, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
University of Hawai'i Campus Center, Mano'a
November 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Catholic Church, Waikiki
For more info...
First Sundays at Calvary
November 6, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church, Kaneohe
For more info...
9th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
November 12, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kailua
For more info...
KAUAI
Hope for Haiti Masquerade Ball
October 22, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
All Saints' Gym, Kapa'a
For more info...
King Kamehameha IV & Queen Emma Weekend
Concert, Craft Fair, Special Services & Luau
November 11 - 13
St. Michael's & All Angels, Lihue
For more info...
All Saints' Holiday Craft Fair
November 19, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
All Saints' Gym, Kapa'a
For more info...
KIA Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Kapa'a
For more info...
6th Annual All Angels Jazz Festival
February 3 - 5, 2012
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihu'e
For more info...
Congregational Development Conference
February 7 - 9, 2012
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihu'e
For more info...
MAUI
A Harvest Ball with "Moon Glow"
November 25, 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Maui Beach Hotel, Elleair Ballroom
Hosted by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Wailuku
For more info...
BIG ISLAND
MOLOKAI
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For the Convention
Almighty and everlasting Father, you have given the Holy Spirit to abide with us forever: Bless, we pray, with his grace and presence, the bishops and other clergy and the laity soon to be assembled in your Name, that your Church, being preserved in true faith and godly discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and gave himself for it, your Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For the Ordinands
Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are called to any office and ministry for your people, especially those to be ordained at the upcoming meeting of diocesan Convention, Malcolm, Amy, Corey, and Peter; and so fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Upcoming Events
Keeping up with Canon Liz:
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All Episcopalians in Hawai`i shall work together to create a Church filled with visible and spirit-driven Christians - Christians who are eager to share our Episcopal tradition and faith, and traditional Hawaiian spiritual values, with those who have not yet found a spiritual anchor in their lives.
GOALS
1) Convert our Hearts to Accept Jesus' Gospel Message and to Live in a Deep Relationship with God.
2) Transform the Episcopal Church in Hawai`i and Congregations to Vital and Vibrant Faith Communities.
3) Evangelize to Share God's Love in Our Communities.
4) Reduce the structure and administration costs of the Diocese so that its operations, including its bodies, are directed to supporting transformation and growth.
The Five Marks of Mission of the Worldwide Anglican Communion:
1) To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
2) To teach, baptize and nurture new believers
3) To respond to human need by loving service
4) To seek to transform unjust structures of society
5) To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.
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E-News
Where you'll find announcements and links to upcoming
events & activities from around the Diocese and beyond!
October 20, 2011
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Pray for our Diocese
Bishop Fitzpatrick asks that you pray for the upcoming Annual Meeting of Convention on October 29, 2011. In addition, there will be four ordinations taking place in the Opening Eucharist on Friday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m. Please pray for those being ordained: Peter Wu, Vocational Deacon, and Malcolm Naea Chun, Amy Beth Crowe, and Corey Todd Thorntom as Transitional Deacons. There are prayers in the left hand column of this e-news that you may find helpful.
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Reception for the Convention Eucharist
On Friday, October 28, 2011, between the Disciple's Journey event and the Opening Eucharist for Convention, there will be a Reception on the Cathedral grounds of Saint Andrew. The Reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m., when the Opening Eucharist commences.
If you are planning to attend the Reception but are not registered for DJ'11, please let us know so that we can plan to have plenty of food as well as adequate parking arrangements. Please click on the link below to let us know you'll be attending the Reception.
ATTENDING RECEPTION
Remember, you do NOT have to respond if you are already registered for DJ'11.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR DJ'11 HAS BEEN EXTENDED! REGISTER NOW!!! |
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It is not too late to sign up for this year's Disciple's Journey event. The deadline has been extended until this Sunday, October 23, or when the maximum number of participants has been reached, whichever comes first. To register, click HERE. For more information, visit the diocesan website or contact the Event Coordinator at 808-536-7776,
ext. 309; Neighbor Islands: 800-522-8418.
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Important Reminders in Preparation for DJ'11 & the Annual Meeting of Convention
As the date draws nearer to two important diocesan events, Disciple's Journey 2011 (DJ'11) on Friday, October 28, and the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Convention, on Saturday, October 29, it is hoped that all participants and delegates are preparing themselves in body, mind and spirit.
HAVE YOU RECEIVED A COPY OF THIS BOOK?
 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 DJ'11, and the book will be used as a basis for learning and conversation in the workshops and small group discussions taking place. Books have been distributed to churches, so please check with your clergy or parish administrator.
CONVENTION DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE
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, Resolutions, and information on shared travel.
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 Bishop Fitzpatrick encourages attendance:
"Several congregations in the diocese are involved in FACE and the Interfaith Alliance. I commend the organizations and the Equity Summit to you and the members of the Diocese."
Second Annual FACE Equity Summit and Interfaith Service coming in November
The second annual Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) Equity Summit will be taking place on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the University of Hawai'i Campus Center in Manoa. This is an all day event that will feature workshops with local and national experts on important issues including: Bank, Housing & Economy, Educational Reform, Chinatown Preservation, Polynesian Diaspora, Agriculture, Economic Security for Seniors and more. This statewide summit is designed to educate and stimulate productive discussion among experts, community leaders, elected officials and business leaders on issues that impact our community. Sponsored by the UH School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, the event is free with child care available upon request.
On Monday, November 7, 2011, a FACE Interfaith Service will take place at St. Augustine by-the-Sea Catholic Church in Waikiki, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Clergy and leaders of many faith congregations have been invited to take part in this service which is being held to give voice to our hope that members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will work for justice and equity for all people of the Asia-Pacific region.
For more information and Schedule of Events, visit the FACE website HERE. You may also download a copy of the Pre-registration form HERE. To contact the FACE office, call 808-522-1304, or email them.
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9th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
A Celebration of All Things Chocolate! By Jane Tonokawa
Saturday, November 12, 2011
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
VIP Event starts at 5:00 p.m.
It's CHOCOLATE TIME AGAIN!! Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Enchanted Lake, Kailua, is partnering with Family Promise of Hawai'i for the fourth year. Join with the congregation in an opportunity to be part of the solution to homelessness in Hawai'i.
The ninth annual event consists of an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet, coupled with a silent auction. Donations have already been secured from Agnes Portuguese Bake Shop, Cake Works, Choco Le'a, Cinnamons Restaurant, Hokulani Bake Shop, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, and more.
Three nontraditional auction items will be a tour for eight to the Marine Mammal Resarch Center on Coconut Island, a three-night stay at a Kaua'i beach house at Kalihiwai, Kilauea, and two tickets to the Hawai'i Opera Theatre's production of Aida. A variety of restaurant and salon gift certificates will also be showcased.
Half of the event's financial success is due to ticket sales. Tickets are now on Sale! Presale tickets are available for $20 and will be available for sale at the Annual Meeting of Convention. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25. Golden Tickets to the VIP reception are available for purchase at $30 each; only 50 tickets will be sold and they are nearly sold out. Attendees to this special reception will be served and given the opportunity to sample the top chocolate confections in an elegant, but casual, garden settingl. This VIP reception begins at 5:00 p.m. before the general public arrives for the buffet.
The other half of the event's financial success is due to donations to the silent auction and chocolate donations. DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED! If you or someone you know can bake, please consider supporting the event in this way.
Emmanuel's website is updated with information as it becomes available. An FAQ (frequently asked questions) sheet as well as ticket and donation forms are now downloadable. You can view last year's event program and photos too.
Please email Jane Tonokawa or Carolyn Remedios with any questions.
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ECW Meeting will feature Guest Speaker Missionary Janine LeGrand
In the last e-news, there was an article about Missionary to Uganda, Janine LeGrand, who is back in Hawai'i for homestay until December. The ladies of the ECW have invited LeGrand to be the guest speaker at their next meeting scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2011, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. For more information and to RSVP, please email Louise Aloy or visit the diocesan website HERE.
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Calling all knitters and crocheters!
St. Peter's Knitting Ministry is making Afghans for flood victims
 The K2P2 Knitting Ministry of St. Peter's has taken on the daunting task of making afghans for members of an Episcopal church in Minot, North Dakota, who were washed out in the recent summer flooding. They are collecting 7" x 9" blocks of any color and any yarn, that are then being assembled into afghans. K2P2 (K2Pray2) was recently featured in the October E-Chronicle for a prayer shawl that was sent to comfort retired clergy, Ann McElligott, in Portland, Oregon, who is going through cancer treatments. If you would like to share your talents, please email Nancy Rowe at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church in Honolulu.
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2012 United Thank Offering Grant Applications now being accepted
It's UTO Grant application time. This is your opportunity to apply for a United Thank Offering Grant for your ministry.
Diocese of Hawai'i Deadline:
Applications must be received in the Office of the Bishop by Friday, December 16, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., to be considered for the Bishop's endorsement. (The UTO application deadline is January 15, 2012, but the Bishop's endorsement is required for an application to be considered.)
The UTO addresses compelling human need through grants to projects that alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally, within the Anglican provinces, diocese, and companion dioceses. The UTO supports project that:
- Address poverty of women and children
- Make signficant impact
- Demonstrate new and innovative work
- Are a part of a planned diocesan/provincial mission strategy
 To read more about the UTO Grant application process and requests they do not fund, visit the diocesan website here. Application forms can be found on the UTO page of The Episcopal Church website HERE. Grants will be approved in July 2012, at Triennium at General Convention, and funds for approved grants will be available starting August 2012, for a one-year grant period.
UTO information and contact info are available HERE, or call the UTO Office at 800-334-7626, ext. 5130 or ext. 6022. If there is a problem accessing the internet for the online application, please contact the UTO office.
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Mark your Calendars!
St. Michael's on Kaua'i Announces Two Huge Events Coming up in February 2012
 It's a widely known fact on Kaua'i that Fr. Bill Miller, Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihue, has given the island (and perhaps the state) it's very best Jazz event! Attracting artists and music lovers from around the world, and nearly 1,000 Episcopalians in the mix, people wait with anticipation for the yearly event. The 6th Annual All Angel's Jazz Festival will be held February 3 - 5, 2012, and consists of two concerts and two Jazz Masses, featuring artists such as Saxophonist Horace Alexander Young, the Gospel Divas, Hawaiian vocalist and bassist Bruce Hamada, and the Hot Club of Hulaville, to name a few.
But the 2012 Jazz Festival is just the beginning of a week-long celebration of creative liturgy and congregational development. Following the Jazz Festival, St. Michael's will host a workshop with Fr. Bill on February 7 - 9, entitled "Net: How Real Churches Really Grow", based on his forthcoming book by the same name.
 The three-day conference is designed for all lay people, church and diocesan leaders or staff, and clergy. Participants will learn vital church growth lessons based on the metaphor of the ancient Hawaiian method of Hukilau fishing. The conference consists of six sessions, two each morning, with afternoons free to explore the beautiful island of Kaua'i. There will be opportunities to apply the principles to particular congregations represented.
"As a bishop of the church, I wish I could clone Bill Miller! Bill has an amazing gift of intuition, of assessing the context and ethos of a congregation, and then bringing out the best of that in order to share the Good News of Christ with the world." - The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, Bishop of Olympia
For more information, visit St. Michael's website, or email Fr. Bill. You may also read more about both events on the diocesan website here: Jazz Festival or Congregational Development Conference.
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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?
Announcements from around The Episcopal Church...
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Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) offers The Abundant Life Garden Project for children
In developing formational programs for children in the Episcopal Church, ERD is providing another means through which "little ones" may find the abundant life that Jesus came to offer us-- through service and learning to be "mindful of the needs of others" (Book of Common Prayer, page 835).
The Abundant Life Garden Project is an interactive, Scripture-based children's curriculum offered to parishes, teachers, families and others who seek to share the ministry and work of Episcopal Relief and Development with elementary school-aged students. To learn more about this low-cost program, visit the ERD website HERE.
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Consulting Project Manager named for efforts to reconstruct Holy Trinity Cathedral in Haiti
The Rev. John A Runkle has been named Consulting Project Manager, to work with the Proect Team implementing the reconstruction of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince.
In guiding the project forward, Runkle will collaborate with the Project Team to develop a design for the Cathedral that will respect and celebrate the Haitian people and their culture, respect the memory of the previous Cathedral, incorporate the three surviving murals, comply with international seismic and hurricane building codes, incorporate environmentally-sensitive materials and methods, and include Haitian designers and construction workers on the team.
As both an Episcopal priest and an architect specializing in liturgical space, Runkle is uniquely qualified to head up this project. He is presently on the staff of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Arlington, VA, and served as the Canon for Architecture and the Arts in the Dicoese of Washington. His career represents a devotion to the care and interpretation of architectural and cultural landmarks.
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Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre accepting applications for one-month Residencies
Deadline for submission is January 9, 2012
 The Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, is currently accepting applications for three separate Residencies of one month each, within the months of February, March and April, 2012. Successful applicants will benefit from a supportive environment including accommodation and meals for a month's full-time study at the Centre. For full information, please email The Rev. John Fairbrother.
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In case you missed it, shown below are news highlights from the last issue of the E-Chronicle.
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Bishop's Message
Be sure to read the Bishop's message on Growing More Vital and Vibrant Communities. Click here to view the October 2011 E-Chronicle with his message in its entirety.
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God Camp 2011
Happy campers from this year's God Camp transformed Camp Mokule'ia into Hogwarts, the school of wizardry from the popular Harry Potter book series.
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The Iolani Guild
Read about how the Iolani Guild files found their way to the Diocesan Archives, and about the retirement luncheon for long-time members and officers, Pat Trask and Thelma Chun.
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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.
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10/5/2011:
Ordinations at Convention Eucharist
Internet Evagelism Task Force establishes new internet/website offering for the Diocese of Hawai'i
Missionary Janine LeGrand back in Hawai'i
Important Reminders in Preparation for DJ'11 & the Annual Meeting of Convention
Presiding Bishop issues Pastoral letter on Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Pastoral Teaching from the House of Bishops
Episcopal Church Conference, December 1-2, 2011 in Williamsburg, VA Registration deadline is October 30, 2011
Rebuild Our Church In Haiti announces new and updated resources
9/28/2011:
Special Announcement - Resolutions posted
9/16/2011:
Preparing for DJ11 & Convention
Cohort U Welcomes U!
New Episcopal Church Welcome Signs & Graphic Guidelines
Tuition Subsidies... Green Faith partnership
Deadline for tuition subsidies is December 1, 2011 & May 1, 2012
9/9/2011:
Special Announcement - New Clergy-Staff
8/31/2011:
2012 - 2013 Diocesan Budget Update
Six-week Reflections on Stewardship: "Feasting on Gratitude"
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 2012 grants is December 30, 2011.
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Contact Information
News
Office of the Bishop
229 Queen Emma Square
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 536-7776, ext. 326; Neighbor Islands: 1-800-522-8418
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