To all clergy, lay, and to the Diocese of Hawaii,

Shoots, much love, and Aloha,

'Iolani Guild Luncheon Meeting coming up

By Ann Hansen

 The 'Iolani Guild, under the direction of Leimalama Lee Loy, has been reorganizing and reaching out to related organizations.  The Daughters of Hawai'i is one of the first organizations with whom the 'Iolani Guild is renewing its relationship.  The Daughters of Hawai'i organization, which manages the Queen Emma Summer Palace, seems pleased to develop a closer relationship with the Cathedral and the 'Iolani Guild.  For the upcoming 'Iolani Guild meeting, Bonnie Stevens, the Historian for the Daughters of Hawai'i, will be our speaker.  She will tell stories that bring Queen Emma to life as a person.  

 

Please mark Saturday, September 8, 2012, on your calendar for the 'Iolani Guild meeting, to be held in the Von Holt Room of the Cathedral at 11:00 am for the business portion.  By noon, the meeting will break for a potluck luncheon (please bring a dish of your choice) before listening to our speaker, Bonnie Stevens.

 

Membership in the 'Iolani Guild is open to all Episcopalians, male or female, members of the Cathedral or members of any other parish or even dioceses beyond Hawai'i.  We welcome all!

If you have any questions, please contact Leimalama Lee Loy, President, at 808-395-5129 or Ann Hansen, Publicity Chair, at 808-988-4131.

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The Fall Ingathering of the United Thank Offering is scheduled for Sunday, September 9, 2012.

United Thank Offering (UTO) is a ministry of the Episcopal Church for the mission of the whole church. Through United Thank Offering, men, women, and children nurture the habit of giving daily thanks to God. These prayers of thanksgiving start when we recognize and name our many daily blessings. Those who participate in UTO discover that thankfulness leads to generosity. United Thank Offering is entrusted to promote thank offerings, to receive the offerings, and to distribute the UTO monies to support mission and ministry throughout the Episcopal Church and in invited Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world.

For more information or to order boxes and supplies, e-mail our diocesan coordinator, Joyce Kim.  All the offering collections may be mailed to the Bishop's Office at 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813, with a notation, "Attention: UTO", and will then be forwarded on.

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Pacific Island Ministry offers presentation on the Micronesian culture By Ann Hansen

Jocelyn Howard

The Pacific Island Ministry Committee is pleased to offer a presentation on Micronesian culture, through the Micronesian Cultural Awareness Program (MCAP).  The MCAP presentation will be held on Saturday, September 15, at  St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, and is aimed at those in the Diocese who work with Micronesian children and adults.

This event will feature a talk by Jocelyn (Josie) Howard, and will also include a display of Micronesian artifacts and a luncheon prepared by the Chuukese parishioners of Saint Elizabeth's. 

Howard, with a background in anthropology, is able to explain Micronesian thought patterns to Westerners and vice versa.  She designed the acculturation course for newcomers from Micronesia and trains service providers on how to acculturate and work with Micronesian immigrants.  Josie was featured in the Honolulu Magazine in June 2011, for her work with the Micronesian Cultural Awareness Program (MCAP).   Josie feels it is her calling to bring understanding between the differing cultures.  With more than 50 MCAP presentations under her belt,  Josie can tailor-make the presentation for the needs of the group. 

While there is no charge for this event, registration is required with enrollment capped at 30. To reserve a place at this informative and benefical event, e-mail Luella Windisch or call her at 808-685-1215.

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The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Annual Meeting - Register now!

The Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012, beginning with registration and coffee at 8:00 am, and Morning Prayer at Parke Chapel at 8:30 a.m.  The meeting will commence at 9:15 am in the Von Holt Room of the Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Honolulu.  The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Gregory Johnson.

Registration and lunch is $12.  For detailed information and to download the registration form, go to the event listing on the diocesan website HERE.  Please RSVP by September 5.  If you have any questions, e-mail Louise Aloy.

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St. John's celebrates its 30th Annual Kula Festival

St. John's Episcopal Church will be celebrating its 30th annual Kula Festival on September 22, 2012, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, across from Keokea Park. Since the first festival was in 1982 there will be 80's related fun this year and a prize for the best '80s costume! Come share the memories and enjoy cool Kula and the fabulous view of the valley and both coasts!

There will be ono food, kids games, fresh Kula produce, plants & cut flowers, crafters, silent auction, baked goods, gift baskets and more. There will be live entertainment all day long the highlight of which will be Napua Makua and Halau Hula Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka midday. 

The proceeds are shared with local non-profits. Over the years St. John's has donated a total of approximately $150,000  to various community organizations. This year the recipients will be Friends of the Children's Justice Center and the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program.

Admission is free and all are invited to come and enjoy although donations are always welcome. If you would like more information or would like to donate to the silent auction or volunteer your time, please call 808-878-1485. 

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Covenant Players available during September

The Pacific Gate Unit of Covenant Players, a Christian Drama ministry, will be on O'ahu from September 2 - 28, 2012, and will be available several weekends during this time.  To learn more about this dynamic group, visit their website HERE.  Interested parishes may e-mail Kurt Purucker, or call 805-205-0251.

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General Convention 2012 Summary of Actions available

The Summary of Actions, detailing the resolutions, elections and other matters from the 77th General Convention held in July 2012, is now available in English from the Episcopal Church General Convention office HERE.

The Summary of Actions fulfills the canonical requirement of Joint Rule 15 in the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church. The document reports on the 411 resolutions considered by the 77th General Convention:

* 95 Resolutions from Deputies (D Resolutions).

The Rev. Gregory Straub, Executive Officer of General Convention, pointed out that, in comparison, the 76th General Convention in 2009 considered 192 A Resolutions, 32 B Resolutions, 87 C Resolutions, and 107 D Resolutions, for a total of 418 resolutions.

For more information on the Summary of Actions and the other publications of the 77th General Convention, e-mail Christopher Barajas, Staff Assistant for Publications in the General Convention Office.

 In case you missed it, click on the link to read

the latest issue of the E-Chronicle.  

JUNE 2012 ISSUE

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Did you miss an edition of the E-News?  Listed below are the titles of some recently published announcements. To see the complete article, click on the linked issues below, or visit Archived E-News Editions on the diocesan website, and click on the desired issue.

08/01/2012:

Congregational Assessment in the proposed 2013 diocesan budget Message from the Bishop

Safeguarding God's Children Training on Maui August 25

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Trainings coming up this fall

1% Support for Theological Education Message from the Bishop

07/17/2012:

Convention XLIV: 44th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Sing in England for a week The Hawai'i Sacred Choir

General Convention Wrap-up: Re-envisioning church for the 21st century

07/07/2012:

How long will your endowment last?

Blessed to be a blessing: Tools for stewardship campaigns

06/03/2012: 

Announcing the new Diocesan Website

Videos available of Presiding Bishop and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

05/16/2012: 

SESQUICENTENNIAL: The Episcopal Church celebrates 150 years in Hawai'i

Stay in touch through Facebook!

Updated Manual of Business Methods for congregations now available

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