A message from the Bishop regarding END OF THE YEAR REPORTS and the DIOCESAN CALENDAR.
 

Aloha ke Akua:

Please see the note below regarding the Church Officials lists and Certificates of Election (they are to be filed online this year).  All congregations (Parishes, Aided Parishes and Missions) must have had their annual meetings before the end of January.  Please be sure to submit your forms as soon as possible.  Please remember that Missions and Aided Parishes are nominating by election, members of the Bishop's Committee and Aided Parish Vestries.  I need the names asap to appoint them.  I do expect all members of the Bishop's Committees and Aided Parish Vestries to have made a pledge for the 2012 budget of the congregation (the Senior/Bishop's Warden need to assure me of such).    

Over the next couple of months, I want everyone to know about following: 

February 4 to 12:  Bishop works from Kaua'i.
February 15 (Wednesday): The Rev. Dr. Richard Burridge will be the presenter for a Presbyters' Day in the Von Holt Room at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. The day will last from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a Eucharist at midday.
February 23 to 29: Bishop to Guam
March 13 to 21: Bishop to the House of Bishops meeting (Camp Allen)
March 29:  Chrism Mass at the Cathedral

In the future, be sure to note:
June 23: Community of Deacons
July 3 to 13:  General Convention, Indianapolis
August 15:  College of Priests
August 20 to 28: Bishop to Guam
September 30 to October 2:  Annual Clergy Retreat
November 9 to 11:  Sesquicentennial Annual Meeting (including the Presiding Bishop) with the closing Eucharist on Sunday, November 11, at the Cathedral with the entire diocesan ohana (including clergy and delegates) and service e-shared with the diocese. 
November 26 to 30:  Bishop to CREDO

Blessings,
+Bob

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The following was sent to all Clergy-in-Charge, Church Administrators and Senior Wardens/Bishop's Wardens in an e-mail from Irina Martikainen, the Bishop's Secretary, on January 9, 2012:

On behalf of the Bishop, I write to inform you that you will soon receive a separate e-mail with the forms noted below.  Please return the completed forms before Monday, February 20, 2012. Your cooperation in submitting these forms in a timely manner would be greatly appreciated.

• Parish - Church Officials List
• Mission and Aided Parish - Church Officials List
• Certificate of Election

This year, we are using Adobe Fillable Forms, which you can fill out on your computer and send back to us over the internet.  Please fill out the form and when it is completed, send back to us by using the "SUBMIT" button.

There are a few things to note about the fillable form.

• The items on page 1 of the Church Officials form are mandatory and must be completed.
• The items on pages 2-3 are the vestry members.
• Pages 4-5 are for common committee chairs.
• Page 6 is for any optional additional committee chairs your church may have.
• Do not put anything but the required information in any box (e.g. adding a position title to a name box.)
• If you are having trouble filling out the form, please call Carol Arney at the Office of the Bishop, extension 310 and she will walk you through the process.

We would appreciate it if you would use the on-line method to submit these reports, as it will save many hours of work copying them into our database. However, if you are unable to use the on-line method, please type and submit the information via US mail. 

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Continuing Education report in survey form

by Canon Liz Beasley

Clergy and lay professionals in churches are asked to complete a report on their continuing education for 2011.  The report is available on the diocesan website (Year-End-Report) or it can be completed via a survey (Continuing Ed Survey).  The survey is the preferred method.  Please submit your report by March 15.

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Choral Evensong at Cathedral by Karen Sender

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ECW Fundraiser reminder - Pick-up is February 11

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Presbyters' Day Reminder - Coming up February 15

Just a reminder that this year's Presbyters' Day is coming up on February 15, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew.  The Rev. Dr. Richard Burridge, renowned New Testament scholar and head of King's College London, will be the presenter.  The registration fee, which includes lunch, is $15 per person.  Airfare for those on Neighbor Islands will be provided.  For more information and to register, click HERE. 

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The Britt Lectures: Taking God's Next Faithful Step

The Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems, Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership and Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, will be conducting evening lectures and a workshop from February 17 - 20, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Honolulu.  Dr. Lovett is one of the most sought out consultants on church leadership and growth, and is the author of several books including Take the Next Step: Leading Lasting Change in the Church, which is used by churches seeking revitalization.  For more information click HERE. 

Rev. Ben Nelson heads to Texas  By Canon Liz Beasley

In early January, the Rev. Ben Nelson announced his resignation as Rector of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Kapa'a, Kaua'i, in order to accept a call as Rector at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, in San Marcos, Texas, in the Diocese of West Texas.  Nelson arrived at All Saints' in June 2008.  He has served on the Youth and Young Adult Commisison and is a current member of Diocesan Council.  His last Sunday at All Saints' will be March 11.  
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Convention Manual: February Chapter Available

In the last issue of the E-News, Rev. Carol Arney talked about helping congregations prepare for the Annual Meeting of Convention which can be a monumental task, especially for those congregations going through transitions.  Rev. Arney is working on a manual that will help clergy and administrators organize and complete certain tasks each month so that they will be properly prepared when the Annual Meeting arrives.  She released the January Chapter last month, and just finished the February chapter, which can be viewed and downloaded on the current diocesan website under Who We Are > General & Diocesan Convention > Convention Resources.  If you have any questions or would like to share your tips on preparing for convention, e-mail Carol HERE.  
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Your Photos Wanted!

Two important diocesan projects are seeking your photos!  The new Diocesan website and the Sesquicentennial celebration are both in need of photos from our congregations around the Diocese.  Please spread the word to members in your congregation who may have  photos depicting worship, special gatherings, outreach work, celebrations and most importantly, your church!  The website is also seeking photos of churches in a scenic setting, and parishioners "in action". Photos should be at least 1MB or higher.  For submissions or questions, please e-mail communications.   
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God Camp 2012 - Save the dates! 

What's Happening in The Episcopal Church? 

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church...

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New Community Clergy and Lay Conference

In case you missed it, click on these links for the latest issue of the E-Chronicle and Special Edition on DJ'11 & Convention:

                December 2011         Special Edition Convention

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.