Mark Your Calendars!
November Governance Meetings
Saturday, December 17
Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
8:00 am - Standing Committee
11:00 am - Diocesan Council
1:00 pm - Commission on Ministry
***Note new hours***
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Installation of The Rev. Andrew McMullen
Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 pm
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
Mass of Reconciliation & Healing for HIV/AIDS
December 3, 5:15 pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
For more info...
Advent Carol Service
Sunday, December 4, 5:30 pm
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Honolulu
For more info...
***SEXUAL MISCONDUCT PREVENTION TRAINING***
December 17, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Aiea
For more info...
"Blue Christmas" Service
Sunday, December 18, 5:00 pm
St. Clement's Episcopal Church, Honolulu
For more info...
Save the Dates!
Diana Butler Bass at St. Clement's
March 24 - 25, 2012
For more info...
KAUAI
Ordination of Rev. Robin Taylor
Sunday, December 18, 4:00 pm
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Lihu'e
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
Safeguarding God's Children
February 25, 1:00 pm
Good shepherd Episcopal Church, Wailuku
For more info...
BIG ISLAND
Installation of The Rev. Moki Hino
Saturday, December 3, 10:00 am
The Church of the Holy Apostles, Hilo
MOLOKAI
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Advent Merciful God, who didst send thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. - Collect for Second Sunday of Advent, Book of Common Prayer, p. 159 |
Bishop's Prayer A Simple Prayer of Commitment: Come Holy Spirit; fill me so that I can: Dedicate my heart to Christ Jesus, open my mind to seek truth and justice, lift up my hands to welcome the outcast and care for the borken, behold with my eyes the wonders of creation, hear with my ears the story of God in the world, and sing with my lips a song of God's love - with laughter and without worry. And always in the Name of Jesus. Amen. - As shared in the Annual Meeting of the Convention 2011 |
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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!
December 1, 2011
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Bishop's Reading List for 2012
 As the Bishop has done in the past, the following books are suggested reading and study by individuals and congregations for 2012. In each category, the Bishop has made two suggestions. The first suggestion (a) is easily adaptable for individual or group study with little formal background needed. The suggestion that then follows (b) is for added or more in-depth study and reflection. 1. Spirituality. The Bishop has recommended books by Ilia Delio in the past. A Roman Catholic Franciscan, she is a senior fellow at Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown University. In 2000, she received a Templeton course award in Science and Religion. She is the author of many books, including The Humility of God, Franciscan Prayer, and the award-winning Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of the Earth. She lives in Washington, D.C. In the recommended book, she guides us through the life of Francis, tracing his growth from a selfish, materialistic young man to the humble, holy saint beloved by millions. With this book as your guide, you can do simple things every day to discover a more compassionate, open, fearless, and loving life--just as St. Francis did.
a. Compassion: Living in the Spirit of St. Francis by Ilia Delio. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2011.
b. Franciscan Spirituality: Following St. Francis Today by Brother Ramon, SSF. SPCK, 2008 (Re-issue).
2. Bible Study. The Bishop urges the entire Diocese into a focused study of the Acts of the Apostles in 2012. Canon Robertson, the Canon to the Presiding Bishop, has been a guest of the Diocese in the past and his book on Stewardship was included in last year's reading list. The work listed is an accessible introduction to Acts with questions for today.
a. Conversations With Scripture: Acts of the Apostles (Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars) by C. K. Robertson. Morehouse Publishing, 2010.
b. The Acts of the Apostles (Sacra Patina) by Luke Timothy Johnson. Liturgical Press, 2006.
3. Young Adults. The Bishop is often asked about young people and their place in the life of the Church. Why aren't young people staying in Church? Where are they? These two books (in this case, reading both can be of value) help find answers to difficult questions. The questions raised need to addressed by everyone in the Church.
a. You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...and Rethinking Faith by David Kinnaman. Baker Books, 2011.
b. unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity... and Why It Matters by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. Baker Books, 2007.
4. Christian engagement in a pluralistic and multi-cultural world. Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and Director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. He has published and edited nine books and over 60 scholarly articles. Debates rage today about the role of religions in public life. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, various religions come to inhabit the same space. But how do they live together, especially when each wants to shape the public realm according to the dictates of its own sacred texts and traditions? How does the Christian faith relate in the religious pluralism of contemporary public life? In the suggested book, Volf argues that there is no single way Christian faith relates to culture as a whole, he explores major issues on the frontlines of faith today: 1) In what way does the Christian faith come to malfunction in the contemporary world, and how should we counter these malfunctions? 2) What should a Christian's main concern be when it comes to living well in the world today? and 3) How should we go about realizing a vision for human flourishing in relation to other faiths and under the roof of a single state? Covering such timely issues as witness in a multifaith society and political engagement in a pluralistic world, this compelling book highlights things Christians can do to serve the common good.
a. A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good by Miroslav Volf. Brazos Press, 2011.
b. Allah: A Christian Response by Miroslav Volf. HarperOne, 2011. Lastly, the Bishop hopes as many people as possible read the newly revised and undated People and Cultures of Hawaii: The Evolution of Culture and Ethnicity, Second Updated Edition by John F. McDermott, Naleen Naupaka Andrade, et al. University of Hawaii Press, 2011. This should be basic reading for mission and ministry in this Diocese. ________________________________________________________ |
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Announcing Two Installations:
The Rev. Andrew McMullen
Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
1317 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu
The Rev. Moki Hino
Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
The Church of the Holy Apostles
1407 Kapiolani Street, Hilo
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Cathedral of St. Andrew Advent Carol Service
By Karen Sender
On Sunday, December 4, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., the Cathedral Choir leads us into the new Church Year with this beautiful and moving service of readings and music, preparing us for the great Feast of Christmas. In Advent, the Church prepares for the coming of the Lord Jesus with a celebration of Scripture and music, telling the story of our redemption, from our rebellion against God in the Garden, to the Angel Gabriel's annunciation to Mary. The service features the Cathderal Choir with Cathedral Director of Music, John Renke, and Organ Scholar, Yuri McCoy. All are welcome to this free event. Parking is also free.
The Cathedral of St. Andrew is located at 229 Queen Emma Square in Honolulu. For more information, call 808-524-2822, ext. 217.
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"Blue Christmas" Service at the Parish of St. Clement
By Rev. Michael Barham
 St. Clement's Episcopal Church will hold a "Blue Christmas" service on the evening of Sunday, December 18, 2012 at 5:00pm.
This service is offered in recognition that sometimes, especially around holidays, rejoicing can be hard work. Prayers and music are offered for all who, in the midst of the chaotic and frantic holiday season, need a gentle, quiet time or may be feeling anxious about the economy, lonely, or depressed this holiday season.
All are invited to join us for this contemplative service of prayer. For more information, please contact The Rev. Michael Barham, Associate Rector, at (808) 955-7745. The Parish of St. Clement is located 1515 Wilder Avenue, on the corner of Makiki St. Parking is available.
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Dcn. Honey Becker Heads to Jerusalem
 Deacon Honey Becker has been invited to be the Minister of Hospitality at St. George's College in Jerusalem for 2012. Becker will leave Honolulu after Christmas and will arrive in Jerusalem on January 5. She will return to Honolulu in mid-January 2013. If you would like to receive a monthly update about her travels in the Holy Land, send your email address to her here. We wish Deacon Becker well and safe journeys!
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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?
Announcements from around The Episcopal Church...
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop calls Advent
"a time to listen, a time to reflect"
 [November 23, 2011] Calling Advent "a time to listen, a time to reflect," Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori urges, in her Advent Message 2011, to "rest, wait, yearn" for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. The Presiding Bishop's video Advent message, taped at General Theological Seminary in New York City park, is available here. In the liturgical calendar, Advent is the season leading up to Christmas. The first Sunday of Advent is November 27. The Presiding Bishop's video Advent message will also be posted on YouTube and Facebook.
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Share your thoughts and observe Advent and Christmas through Episcopal Church social media
Facebook and Twitter
[November 28, 2011] The Episcopal Church Office of Communications is offering myriad avenues to enjoy, share, and actively participate in observing Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. Starting on the first day of Advent - Sunday November 27 - the Episcopal Church Facebook and Twitter features special Advent and Christmas elements: conversation-starting inquiries, a word of the day, videos, and links to Advent resources.
Questions to be posed run the gamut of Advent and Christmas experiences and ideas, among them: What's your favorite Christmas pageant memory? Do you celebrate St. Nicholas Day? Do you have ideas for making an Advent calendar?
Using Brother, Give Us A Word, offered by the Society of St. John the Evangelist, a daily significant word related to Advent will be posted to Facebook and Twitter. Videos include vignettes on personal reflections by Episcopalians, selected holiday musical features, and the Advent Message from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.
Links on the web:
Share your thoughts and observe Advent and Christmas through Episcopal Church social media
Society of St John the Evangelist word (Society of St John the Evangelist)
The Episcopal Church
Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
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Applications now being accepted for Episcopal Church Young Adult Service Corps
[November 17, 2011] The Episcopal Church offers untold opportunities for young adults to provide service and share their expertise worldwide through the Young Adult Service Corps. Commonly known as YASC, applications are now being accepted for the Young Adult Service Corps from young adults between the ages of 21-30.
"YASC provides the opportunity to serve God in locations throughout the Anglican Communion," noted the Rev. David Copley, Mission Personnel Officer. "YASC brings young adults into the life of the worldwide Anglican Communion and into the daily work of a local community."
Current YASC members are living in Japan, El Salvador, Mexico, Southern Africa, Hong Kong, and Tanzania. Read about their experiences on their blogs here. Possible placements for 2012 include Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Japan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Papua New Guinea. Applicants must have a high degree of maturity and possess a faith commitment and "the willingness to be a humble guest, and the ability to be an authentic companion," Copley added.
Applications and other information are located here. Application deadline for 2012 placements is January 9, 2012. For more information email Lisa Denaro or call 212-716-6114.
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In case you missed it, shown below are news highlights from the October 2011 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, click on the linked issues below, or visit Previous E-News Editions on the diocesan website, and click on the desired issue.
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11/16/2011:
Bishop's Guidelines Regarding the Peforming and Blessing of Civil Unions Effective January 1, 2012
Announcing the Ordination of The Rev. Robin Taylor & Celebration of New Ministry St. Michael's, December 18
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training On O'ahu, St. Timothy's, December 17
Peter Pereira on Sabbatical Through January 25, 2012
11/01/2011:
St. Andrew's Priory ... Queen Emma Merit Scholarship Program for 2012-2013 Applications now being accepted
New Directors for the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i have been Issued
Caring for our College Students at CohortU
Province VIII, Indigenous People's Network announce Winter Talk 2012 Deadline to register is December 16, 2011
Now available online: Episcopal Church 2010 Report to the Church
TENS new website offers Stewardship resources
Archbishop Winston Halapua urges prayer for Tuvalu
10/19/2011:
Calling All knitters & crocheters! St. Peter's Knitting Ministry is making Afghans for flood victims
2012 UTO Grant Applications now being accepted
Deadline for Bishop's endorsement is December 16, 2011
St. Michael's on Kaua'i announces two huge events coming up in February 2012.
ERD offers Abundant Life Garden Project for children
Vaughan Park accepting applications for one-month residencies Deadline is January 9, 2012
10/5/2011:
Internet Evagelism Task Force establishes new internet/website offering for the Diocese of Hawai'i
Rebuild Our Church In Haiti announces new and updated resources
9/16/2011:
CohortU 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
8/1/2011:
Establishing New Communities of Faith A message from Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick
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 96813
(808) 536-7776, ext. 326; Neighbor Islands: 1-800-522-8418
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