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This issue's header photo features youth at the last O'ahu Youth Gathering on March 1. Holy Nativity hosted the event that featured a fun-filled competition of kickball! You can read more about it in the upcoming April issue of the E-Chronicle. Photo by Shana Ikeda as featured on the Hawaii Episcopal Youth Facebook page.
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Mark Your Calendars! MARCH GOVERNANCE MEETINGS: (Dates/times for the monthly meetings have been changed in March due to the Chrism Mass/Education Day event.)
Thursday, March 19 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Diocesan Council Videoconference from Diocesan Conference Room
Saturday, March 21 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Cathedral of St. Andrew Standing Committee Diocesan Conference Room and Commision on Ministry Bishop's Reading Room
THE 78TH GENERAL CONVENTION
June 25 - July 3, 2015
Salt Lake City, Utah
Visit the main website HERE
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ECW DIOCESAN MEETINGS:
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O'ahu Youth Gatherings
AWAKE! High School Retreat
& HIM Conference
March 19 - 21
MacCray Center, Honolulu
Chrism Mass & Education Day
Saturday, March 21, 2015
St. Peter's, Honolulu
ECW Quiet Day Retreat
Saturday, March 28
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
Hui Pu Diocesan Youth Camp
June 26 - July 10
2015 Safe Church Training
Please check under the island listings for a class taking place in your area.
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O'AHU
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Sunday Adult Christian Formation Hour
Sundays, 9:20 AM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Choral Evensong at The Cathedral
Ongoing every Sunday, 5:30 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Health and Harmony
Ongoing every Monday, 3:30 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Davies Hall, Honolulu
FREE Wednesday Noontime Concerts at The Cathedral
Ongoing every Wednesday, 12:15 PM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
March for Medical Mercy Ongoing last Thursdays of the month, 10:00 AM St. Elizabeth's to the Federal Building Makiki Farmers Market Ongoing every Thursday, 4:30 - 7:30 PM St. Clement's, Honolulu Jazz Vespers at St. Peter's Ongoing every Thursday, 6:00 PM (5:30 PM light refreshments on the lanai) St. Peter's, Honolulu
Zumba at St. Luke's
Ongoing every Saturday, 9:00 AM
St. Luke's, Honolulu
Tai Chi at Epiphany Ongoing every Saturday, 9:00 AM Epiphany, Honolulu Holy Hikers! Ongoing every first Saturday, 1:30 PM, meet at Holy Nativity parking lot Holy Nativity, Honolulu Emmanuel Speaker Series: Estate Planning
Friday, March 20, 7:00 PM
Emmanuel, Kailua
St. Mary's Evensong with Hawaii Sacred Choir
Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 PM
St. Mary's, Honolulu
Church Office: (808) 949-4655
Pacific Islander Confirmation Service
Sunday, April 5, 1:00 PM
St. Philip's, Waianae
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Saturday, April 11
St. Timothy's, Aiea
Eucharistic Minister & Visitor Training
Saturday, April 11, 9:00 AM
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
Regional Confirmation Service - Windward O'ahu
Tentative: April 18 or 19
(Final date, time & location TBA)
Regional Confirmation Service - East Honolulu
Saturday, May 9, 10:30 AM
Holy Nativity, Honolulu
Regional Confirmation Service - West O'ahu
Saturday, May 9, 4:00 PM
St. Timothy's, Aiea
Regional Confirmation Service - Honolulu
Tentative: May 15, 16 or 17
(Final date, time & location TBA)
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Saturday, August 1
The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu
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KAUA'I
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Christ Memorial Food Pantry
Ongoing Saturdays, 3:30 PM
Christ Memorial, Kilauea
Saturday Markets and Swap Meet
Ongoing every second Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM
All Saints', Kapa'a
Saturday Evening Jazz Vespers Communion Service Ongoing Saturdays, 5:15 PM St. Michael's, Lihue
Lifetree Cafe Ongoing Tuesdays, 4:30 PM & Saturdays, 6:30 PM St. Michael's, Lihue
ReSource for Christian Spirituality Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:00 AM St. Michael's, Lihue Ongoing Wednesdays, 9:30 AM St. John's, Eleele
All Saints' Futsal Tournament Saturday, March 28, 10:00 AM All Saints' Gym, Kapa'a
All Saints' is Bustin' Cancer! Relay for Life Saturday, April 25, 5:00 PM Hanapepe Stadium
Regional Confirmation Service Saturday, May 23, 11:00 AM All Saints', Kapa'a
Kaua'i Sacred Day Walk June 11 - 15 Koke'e State Park
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training Saturday, September 12, 8:30 AM St. Michael's, Lihue
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MAUI
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Centering Prayer Group
Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM
Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei
Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Saturday, March 14, 8:30 AM
Good Shepherd, Wailuku
Regional Confirmation Service
Saturday, April 11, 11:00 AM
Holy Innocents, Lahaina
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BIG ISLAND
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Free Community Meal
Ongoing every 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
St. Augustine's, Kapaau
St. Jude's Women's Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Brown Bag Bible Study
Ongoing Tuesdays, 12:00 PM
St. James, Kamuela
After School Bible Story-time Ongoing Wednesdays, 1:15 PM St. Columba's, Paauilo St. Columba's Home Bible Study
Ongoing Wednesdays, 4:00 PM
Honoka'a
Evening Prayers of Healing
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:00 PM
St. Columba's, Paauilo
St. Jude's Men's Bible Study Ongoing Fridays, 9:00 AM McKinney Place
The Labyrinth Book Group
Ongoing Fridays, 9:30 AM
Christ Church, Kealakekua
Regional Confirmation Service Saturday, May 2, 10:00 AM St. Columba's St. James' Fashion Show & Mother's Day Tea Saturday, May 9, 11:00 AM St. James', Kamuela Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM
St. Columba's, Paauilo
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LAY POSITION POSTINGS
Part-time Administrative Assistant
St. Peter's in Honolulu; 4 hours per day, 4 days per week (flexible); download detailed job description HERE.
If you would liked to post a position at your church, e-mail Communications with the information. Positions are also posted on the Diocesan website HERE.
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son
revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer
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Message from the Bishop
I will be away for the Spring House of Bishops' meeting from Wednesday, March 11, through Wednesday, March 18. We are meeting at the Kanuga Conference Center, Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Since this is the last meeting this triennium before General Convention (this Summer in Salt Lake City), this will be an important meeting. It will also be the last meeting of the House of Bishops outside of General Convention on Bishop Katharine's watch as Presiding Bishop.
The Spring House of Bishops' meeting tends to focus on mutual support, spiritual formation and key learnings from others in the House. Please keep the Bishops in your prayers.
Mahalo,
Bob
The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Bishop The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i and The Episcopal Church in Micronesia
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The Rev. David Jackson Heads to South Carolina
The Reverend David Jackson has accepted the position of Senior Chaplain and Chair of the Department of Christian Education at Christ Church Episcopal School (CCES) in Greenville, South Carolina, to begin in August.
CCES is a 1,200-student Episcopal school, Pre-K through 12th grade. He will head up a chaplaincy team of three chaplains (one each for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools) plus their administrative support, as well as oversee and develop the required chapel services for the student body, faculty, and staff. He will also be Chair of the Christian Education Department and thus oversee curricula throughout K-12 as well as be part of the school's Administrative team.
David is forever thankful for his ministry within the Diocese of Hawaiʻi at Seabury and before that at Epiphany Church, and will endeavor to bring the Aloha spirit to his new locale.
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Registration Now Open!
Hui Pu: Diocesan Summer Youth Camp
Registration is now open for the diocesan summer youth camp, Hui Pu, at Camp Mokule'ia on O'ahu. This year's theme is "Do Something", with an emphasis on service, kindness, and standing up for what you believe. The dates are as follows:
June 26 - 28: Ahe (completed 3 - 5 grade)
June 28 - July 3: Lokahi (completed 6 - 8 grade)
July 5 - 10: 'Opio (completed 9 - 12 grade)
The cost is $200 for the Ahe camp and $300 for Lokahi and 'Opio. Scholarships and travel assistance are available. For more information and to register, visit the youth website HERE, or call Sarah Klitzke, Diocesan Youth Director, at (808) 536-7776.
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Registration Open Now!
St. Andrew's Schools Summer Programs
The St. Andrew's Schools offers an extensive and diverse summer program that is open to all children from grades K - 12. Open registration has begun! To download a copy of the summer program guide, click HERE, or visit their website HERE for complete information.
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The Interfaith Alliance Hawai'i (TIAH) will be holding a panel discussion focusing on Non-Violence: Philosophy and Practice in World Religions, on Thursday, March 12, 6:30 PM, at the Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. All are invited to attend this free community event featuring:
- Dr. Dale Bishop, former Executive Minister of UCC Wider Church Ministries and a Middle East Scholar
- Imam Ismall M.M. Elshikh, Ph.D. of the Hawai'i Muslim Association and visiting professor Islamic studies at the Graduate Theological Foundation and Islamic University of Minnesota
- Rev. Dr. David Greenhaw, President of Eden Theological Seminary and Professor of Preaching and Worship
- Bishop Eric Matsumoto, head of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i
- Rabbi Peter Schaktman, leader of the O'ahu Jewish 'Ohana
- Rev. Dr. Damayanthi Niles, Professor of Constructive Theology at Eden Theological Seminary
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Mark your calendar for Friday, March 13!
King Kamehameha IV Battles Again!
Lent Madness fever has begun, and the slate of 32 Saints in this year's battle for the Golden Halo is narrowing down. Our own King Kamehameha IV nearly set a record with a landslide victory over Willian Laud in the first round. The Lent Madness site reported, "Yesterday we saw one of the greatest routs in Lent Madness history with Kamehameha spanking William Laud 84% to 16%."
In the second round of the Saintly 16, King Kamehameha IV will go up against another formidable Saint, David Oakerhater, this Friday, March 13. Mark your calendars and be sure to cast your vote!
Some of you may remember our first introduction to Lent Madness in 2012, when our very own Queen Emma made it all the way to the final round, a feat that left the bloggers busy, and the world a little more familiar with our beloved Queen.
Lent Madness is a fun and educational way to learn about the different Saints. In 2010, the Rev. Tim Schenck came up with this engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church's Calendar of Saints during Lent. In 2012, he partnered with the Rev. Scott Gunn who was also the Executive Director of Forward Movement, creating a website and expanding its exposure. You can learn more about Lent Madness HERE, and don't forget to vote!!! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 13, and vote for King Kamehameha IV! _____________________________________ |
Reminder: Ongoing Diocesan Grant Opportunities
Applications Reviewed Quarterly
Information on the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i 1% Diocesan Council Grants are available online HERE (scroll down to "Grants"), or click HERE to download the 2015 Program/Project Grant Request Guidelines and Checklist.
Funding is designated primarily in support of new projects with the intent to assist groups in getting projects on a sound and sustainable footing. Consideration will be given to existing projects that have shown continued growth and impact on their communities, but need an extra layer of support in order to meet goals.
This is an ongoing application process with quarterly deadline dates falling on the 20th of February, May, August and October.
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2015 Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Beginning on Saturday, March 14, Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training classes for 2015 will begin. Al Miles leads the training sessions on all islands, including two on O'ahu. Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training is required for all clergy, staff, Vestry & Bishop's Committee members, anyone in a supervisory position and Eucharistic Visitors. For more information, visit the Safe Church page on the diocesan website HERE.
For the dates of the training classes in your area, check the Safe Church listing below under Previously Announced Event Reminders, or the Parish Happenings column at left.
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Spring Godly Play Training
Godly Play Core Training for Storytellers and Door Keepers will be taking place on March 20-22, in Honolulu, led by trainer Jenny Wallace.
Core Training is the essential training for all Godly Play teachers in the Godly Play room. You will learn the processes and Core stories of Godly Play as well as the theology behind these practices. This time of retreat will strengthen your understanding of children's spirituality and leave your spiritually refreshed! For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Emmanuel Speaker Series: Estate Planning
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kailua continues its free community Speaker Series with Justin Ito from Estate Planning Group Hawaii. He will be going over estate planning basics answering such questions as "How do I make sure that the special needs of my family are taken care of in the event of an illness, accident or death? How do I protect my family assets? What is the difference between a will and a trust?" and more.
This event will take place on Friday, March 20, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Emmanuel, located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua. There is no cost and no reservations required. For more information, contact Emmanuel at (808) 262-4548, or e-mail the office.
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St. Mary's Evensong with the Hawaii Sacred Choir
St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Honolulu will be celebrating the Feast of Annunciation on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 7:00 PM. Evensong will be sung by the Hawaii Sacred Choir. All are welcome - Reception to follow. For more information, contact St. Mary's at (808) 949-4655.
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Saturday, March 28
ECW Annual Quiet Day Retreat
The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of the Diocese of Hawai'i will be holding their annual Quiet Day Retreat on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Honolulu. This year's theme is Season of Lent, with guest Spiritual Leader, the Rev. Diane Martinson of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
The cost is $20 and includes lunch. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 15. For more information and to download the registration form, click HERE. If you have any questions, contact Louise Aloy, ECWPresident, at 264-9830, or e-mail her.
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Saturday, April 4, 2015
Afternoon Tea for The Rev. Charlie and Mrs. Crane
All are invited to attend an afternoon tea for the Rev. Charlie Crane and his wife Marilyn, on Saturday, April 4, at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church in Aina Haina. Fr. Crane, who was the Rector at Holy Nativity from 1966 to 1988, will be in Hawai'i, and members of Holy Nativity are hosting this tea for folks to spend some time with them. Afternoon Tea will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 PM, at Holy Nativity, located at 5286 Kalanianaole Highway. Please RSVP by March 27, by calling the church office at (808) 373-2131, or by e-mail.
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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?
Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond
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#washday15: Anglican Global Lenten Movement
A new global movement - #washday15 - provides a means for participating in a worldwide Lenten discipline through social media postings on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Facebook.
Initiated by the Diocese of Oxford in England, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society is joining with the Church of England and other provinces throughout the Anglican Communion in #washday15.
The effort was inspired by the video Laundry Love, in which an Episcopal congregation in Santa Monica, CA (Diocese of Los Angeles) meets at a laundromat once a month to do laundry with the homeless. The goal of #washday15 is to engage people in a Lenten practice, culminating on Holy Thursday, the traditional day for foot washing.
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Applications Accepted for Domestic and Poverty Ministry Grants
Applications are now being accepted for grants from the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) that center on new or revitalized efforts in domestic poverty ministry.
The purpose of the grants is to engage Episcopalians in ministry among the economically impoverished in the United States; To provide opportunity to the marginalized to overcome chronic adversities; To challenge unjust structures that perpetuate the cycle of poverty; and to inspire the wider church to more deeply engage with the poor.
Grant awards will range between $5,000 and $30,000. All domestic Episcopal dioceses, congregations and institutions are eligible to apply. Grant applications, overview and instructions are available HERE. All applications must have the endorsement of the diocesan bishop. Deadline for applying is April 30. READ MORE
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Apply Now for Campus Ministries Grants
Applications are now being accepted by the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society for grant proposals from dioceses, parishes or community colleges/colleges/universities, for new as well as current campus ministries in higher education institutions located throughout The Episcopal Church.
"The proposals for grants are meant to assist in the start-up of new campus ministries or the restart of dormant campus ministries," explained the Rev. Shannon Kelly, Acting Missioner for Campus and Young Adult Ministries for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. READ MORE
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Survey Results Provide Overview of
Episcopal Congregations
The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society has posted the results of the 2014 Survey of Episcopal Congregations, conducted in conjunction with the Faith Communities Today (FACT) ecumenical/interfaith survey project. Named New Facts on Episcopal Church Growth and Decline, the document is located HERE
New Facts on Episcopal Church Growth and Decline examines the dynamics of growth and decline in Episcopal congregations. According to C. Kirk Hadaway, Ph.D., Officer for Congregational Research for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, the findings are based on 2013 Parochial Report data and the 2014 Survey of Episcopal Congregations, "which was completed by 762 congregations of an initial sample of 1,100. Churches were weighted by size, as measured in 2009, and represent the size distribution of all Episcopal churches in the US," he said. READ MORE
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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:
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UPDATED: Safe Church Training Dates
The Church's Safe Church Policies require church leadership and those working with children to attend special training classes. The following classes have been set up with more to come. Please read the Safe Church Policies to note the differences between Safeguarding God's Children and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training, and to see if you are required to attend a class.
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Saturday, March 14 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (Good Shepherd, Wailuku, Maui) - Click HERE to register.
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Saturday, April 11 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (St. Timothy's, Aiea, O'ahu) - Click HERE to register.
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Saturday, August 1 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, O'ahu) - Click HERE to register.
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Saturday, September 12 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (St. Michael's, Lihue, Kaua'i) - Click HERE to register.
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Saturday, September 26 - Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (St. Columba's, Paauilo, Big Island) - Click HERE to register.
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Hurry--- Deadline is March 17!
Deadline Extended for UTO Special Anniversary Grants for Young Adults
The deadline for the United Thank Offering Special Anniversary Grants for Young Adults has been extended! The new deadline for young adults to submit applications to their diocesan bishops is March 17. From there, bishops will select one application per diocese. Applications are due from the diocesan offices on March 27, at 5:00 PM Eastern.
One grant will be awarded in each of the nine provinces of The Episcopal Church.
For more information click HERE, or e-mail the Rev. Heather Melton, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society's UTO Coordinator.
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Registration Now Open!
Chrism Mass and Education Day
The Annual Chrism Mass and Education will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Honolulu. The day will begin with the Chrism Mass where the Bishop blesses the oils of chrism (for baptism), healing and the catechumenate.
Following Chrism Mass will be an Education Day featuring guest speaker, the Rev. James W. Farwell, Professor of Theology and Liturgy at Virginia Theological Seminary. His work is in liturgical and sacramental theology, theories of ritual and religion, comparative theology and theologies of religious pluralism. The topic for Education Day will be Liturgical Enculturation Regarding Rites of Initiation. This event is open to all clergy and lay people. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Bishop's Scholarship Funds: Apply Now!
The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i has two scholarship funds available for students:
1. The Bishop's Scholarship Fund, for baptized members entering an Episcopal Church-related school in the Diocese of Hawai'i for the first time, limited to kindergarten to grade 12.
2. The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund, for children of clergy under the age of 24, entering preschool, kindergarten to grade 12 and college/vocational school.
The deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2015. For more information and to view the complete eligibility criteria, application process and form, click HERE.
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Eucharistic Minister & Visitor Training on O'ahu
There will be a Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor Training coming up on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, beginning at 9:00 AM. The trainer is the Rev. Walter Stevens.
Both EMs and EVs should attend the morning session, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. That session will last 2-1/2 hours. Those intending to be Eucharistic Ministers only, can then leave. Those who intend to be Eucharistic Visitors will stay for the afternoon session, which will last until 3:30 p.m. For more information and to register, click HERE. Space is limited, so register early.
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Altar Linens and Stoles Available for Purchase
Churches in the Diocese will be happy to learn that Altar Linens are once again available for purchase! To place an order, you can download an order form HERE, and if you have any questions, e-mail Louise Aloy.
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Reminder: 1-800 Number Discontinued
The 1-800 number to the Office of the Bishop has been discontinued effective January 1, 2015. Be sure to update the contact information in your websites, letters, databases, etc.
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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 see the complete article, click on the linked issues below or visit the Diocesan website's
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FACE & Affordable Housing
News from Camp Mokule'ia
Lent Madness to Feature Kamehameha IV
AWAKE! High School Retreat March 19-21
Altar Linens & Stoles Available for PurchaseBishop's Scholarship Funds Deadline March 26 Diocese Grant Opportunities Good Friday Offering for Jerusalem and Middle East Mission Centered Episcopalians Godly Play Conference Message from the Bishop: Alcohol Policy in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i Updated Safe Church Training Dates ECWO: Introduction to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Registration Now Open for Chrism Mass and Education Day March 21 EM & EV Training on O'ahu April 11 Clergy Transitions: Conley, Albinger, Crowe Alcohol and Liquor Policy 1-800 Number Being Discontinued Online Filing of Parochial Reports Available TREC Issues A Word to The Episcopal Church Bishop's Calendar and Reading List for 2015 St. Michael's Offers Spirituality Center
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Contact Information Sybil Nishioka, Editor
News Office of the Bishop 229 Queen Emma Square Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 536-7776, ext. 326
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