	In This Issue:
+ Diocesan Customary Updated
+ Convention XLVIII Important Deadling Approaching: September 14
+ Resources for the New Church Calendar Year
+ ReSource for Christian Spirituality: Sacred Stroll
+ Dog Wash at Emmanuel
+ Emmanuel's 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza
+ Christ Memorial Celebrates 75 Years!
+ Finding God in All Things
+ Godly Play Talk Story
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH?:
+ Applications Being Accepted for United Thank Offering Young Adult, Seminarian Grants for 2017
+ Live Webcast on Refugee Resettlement
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:
+ Updated Safe Church Training Dates
+ Thurible & Incense Training
+ Bishop's 2017 Calendar
+ Applications Being Accepted for Episcopal Church Indigenous Missioner
+ Save! Early Registration Now Open for 48th Annual Meeting of Convention
+ Save the date! Enculturation Day 2016
+ Hawaiian-Language Gospel Book & BCP
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This issue's header features our clergy at the annual Clergy Retreat at Camp Mokule'ia that took place in August. (Photo contributed by Bruce DeGooyer.)

Prayer

Proper 19

O God, because without you we are not able to please you,
mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct
and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer

p. 233

Mark Your

Calendars!

SEPTEMBER GOVERNANCE MEETINGS:

Saturday, September 17, 2016

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

Commission on Ministry

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bishop's Reading Room

Standing Committee

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Diocesan Conference Room

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Von Holt Room

Diocesan Council

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Von Holt Room

Please note room changes.

1% DIOCESAN COUNCIL GRANT REMINDER:

Monthly deadline for submission is the last Friday of each month.

Next due dates:

September 30

October 28

EDUCATION DAY &

CONVENTION XLVIII

October 28 & 29, 2016

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

For more info...

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Clergy and Waiolaihui'ia Students: Save the date!

ENCULTURATION DAY 2016

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Epiphany, Honolulu

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Save the date!

2nd ANNUAL MUSIC CONFERENCE

January 27 & 28, 2017

St. Timothy's, Aiea

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Upcoming Safe Church Trainings

Please check under the island listings for a class taking place in your area.

	MAUI
Centering Prayer Group Mondays, 6:15 - 8:00 PM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Adult Lectionary Study Group Wednesdays,9:00 AM Trinity By-the-Sea, Kihei Centering Prayer Group Ongoing Thursdays, 4:00 PM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info: E-mail Safeguarding God's ChildrenTraining Saturday, September 10, 11:00 AM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info... Finding God in All Things Saturday, October 22, 9:00 AM Holy Innocents, Lahaina For more info...

Opportunities

LAY POSITION POSTINGS:

Parish Administrator

Part-time, Holy Nativity, Honolulu (Aina Haina)

Click HERE for more info.

Communications Specialist

Part-time, Epiphany, Honolulu

Click HERE for more info.

Children's Ministry Assistant

During Sunday mornings

St. Timothy's, Aiea

Contact Keane Akao

If you would liked to post a lay position at your church, e-mail Communications with the information. Positions are also posted on the Diocesan website HERE

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September 9, 2016

Diocesan Customary Updated

The Bishop's Customary for the Diocese of Hawai'i has been updated and can be downloaded HERE, or viewed through the diocesan website under Forms and Documents.

The Customary is a guideline for clergy and vestries and provides information on liturgy, sacraments, visitations, clergy/congregational relationships and more. All clergy and lay leaders should review the updated Customary.

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CONVENTION XLVIII

Important Deadline Approaching: September 14!

The 48th Annual Meeting of Convention is only a few weeks away and an important deadline is fast approaching. September 14 is the deadline for the following:

Submission of Resolutions
Nomination Forms
Necrology Reports
Early Bird Registration Fees (fees go up after this date)

Remember that registration is also required for all related events such Education Day, Convention Opening Eucharist, and Aloha Pupu Hour. For more information, visit the Annual Meeting webpage HERE. Additional information can also be found in the article below under "Previously Announced Event Reminders"

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Resources for the New Church Calendar Year

[August 30, 2016] Welcoming Sunday. Homecoming Sunday. Back To Church Sunday. Welcome Home Sunday. Registration Sunday. Gathering Sunday. The names vary, but the purpose is the same - events and activities slated for that one Sunday in each congregation which marks the conclusion of summer and the beginning of the new program year.

The following are some resources and ideas to consider for use in congregations, ministry, discussion groups, etc.

Evangelism Initiatives offers an array of evangelism and welcoming resources for Episcopalians, from a Hospitality Audit to Neighborhood Prayer Walking kits; quick links to parish marketing tools and community organizing tips; plus links to websites, books and articles. Available HERE.

Episcopal Public Policy Network to consider engaging congregations in advocacy this year. Learn how the Episcopal Church is engaged in the ministry of public policy advocacy by joining the Episcopal Public Policy Network HERE.

Bible study resources HERE.

Bulletin Inserts which provide information about the history, music, liturgy, mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church are available HERE.

To read this article in its entirety with several other resources, click HERE.

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ReSource for Christian Spirituality: Sacred Stroll

Be renewed in spirit and body. ReSource for Christian Spirituality is offering guided opportunities to just BE with God; quiet unhurried time to seek him in the beauty of creation. Walk the Kuilau Ridge Trail through eucalyptus forests and swinging vines with breathtaking views of Mt. Waialeale, or rest beside the cool waters of Keahua Stream. Engage with others in small groups to hear one another's experiences and stories.

Sacred Stroll will be taking place on Sunday, September 18. Participants should plan to meet at the Keahua State Park in Wailua, or carpool from St. Michael and All Angels in Lihue at 12:00 PM. The stroll should end by 5:00 PM. Call ahead for sack lunch: Tolly Boyd (808) 651-9496 or Rev. Dr. Phyllis Meighen (UCC) at (808) 647-4346. Donations welcome.

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Dog Wash at Emmanuel

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kailua will be holding a Dog Wash on the front lawn of the church, on Saturday October 1, 2016, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Proceeds from the wash will benefit the Hawaiian Humane Society. The wash comes just in time for Emmanuel's annual Blessing of the Animals service the next day. For more information, contact Emmanuel Church at (808) 262-4548. They are located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua.

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Purchase tickets now to save!

Emmanuel's 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

Over 100 Donors To Date!

Get ready for another deliciously decadent evening of everything chocolate at Emmanuel Episcopal Church's 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza, featuring its all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet complete with chocolate fountain, tantalizing truffles, fudge, luscious brownies, and the much talked-about chocolate bacon, just to name a few.

There will also be a silent auction with a host of wonderful items to bid on including a stay at The Modern, a luxury boutique hotel; an autographed football by Marcus Mariota; and tickets to The Hawaii Opera Theatre. To view a list of the over 100 donors to date, click HERE.

Pre-sale tickets are available for $25 or $35 at the door. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Hawai'i and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. For more information, call (808) 262-4548, or visit their website HERE for the latest updates, online ticket purchasing, sponsors and donors. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located at 780 Keolu Drive in Kailua.

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Christ Memorial Celebrates 75 Years!

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kilauea, Kaua'i, will be celebrating their 75th anniversary of the consecration of the church that took place in January 1941. This special event will be held on Sunday, October 9, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Ho'o Mana'o Lokahi (Celebrate the Focus of Unity with Harmony) is the theme of their celebration that will remember the difficult year that 1941 represented for Kaua'i, as well as church history, Kilauea history, and the role of the church on the north shore.

Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will celebrate and preach, followed by a luncheon that will include an interview of north shore legendary figures and special music. For more information, contact the church at (808) 482-4824.

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Register Now!

Maui: Finding God in All Things

Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Lahaina will be hosting a ReSource for Christian Spirituality workshop on Saturday, October 22, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Finding God in All Things is a time of contemplation and spiritual renewal, led by Rev. Phyllis Meighen (UCC). The workshop will offer spacious time in the beauty of God's creation. For more information, download the flyer HERE or e-mail Paula Baldwin.

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Mark your calendars!

Godly Play Talk Story

Hawai'i folks have a great opportunity to connect with Godly Play around the world. Lee Dickson, Executive Director of the Godly Play Foundation, Inc., will be on hand for an evening of talk story, on Wednesday, November 2, at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Honolulu. All those involved or interested in Godly Play are invited to join the circle that will take place from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

Lee, who is excited to share the work of the Foundation and to listen to our experiences in Hawai'i, is also a wonderful storyteller. She will begin the session with a new story, followed by refreshments. Beverages will be provided but pupus will be potluck.

In Jenny Wallace's absence during the next couple of months, please e-mail any questions you may have to Carrie-Ann at [email protected].

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What's Happening in The Episcopal Church?

Announcements from around The Episcopal Church & beyond

Applications Being Accepted for United Thank Offering Young Adult, Seminarian Grants for 2017

[September 6, 2016] Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 United Thank Offering grants: 10 grants of $2500 for young adults (ages 19-30); and 10 grants of $2500 to seminarians (no age limit).

The focus of the grants is Evangelism and Reconciliation.

The United Thank Offering is a ministry to promote thankfulness and mission in the whole Church. Known worldwide as UTO, the United Thank Offering awards grants for projects that address human needs and help alleviate poverty, both domestically and internationally in the Episcopal Church.

Complete guidelines are available HERE.

Young Adult Grant Process

Young adults, ages 19-30, should submit their applications to their diocese for screening and selection.
The bishop will select one application per diocese. The diocesan office will submit its choice by Friday, November 4 at 5 pm Eastern to [email protected]
A bishop's signature is required on the application. Applications without a bishop's signature will not be accepted.
Young Adult Grant applicants will be notified of the status of their application following Executive Council Approval in January 2017.

Seminarian Grant Process

Seminarian grant applications are intended for start-up costs of new ministries, not for the continuation of ongoing ministries.
Seminarians must hail from one of the accredited seminaries of The Episcopal Church listed here or from the Commission for Theological education for Latin American and the Caribbean (CETALC).
Seminarians should submit their applications to their dean for screening and selection.
The dean will select two applications per seminary. The dean's office will submit its choice by Friday, November 4 at 5 pm Eastern to [email protected].
The dean's signature is required on the application. Applications without a dean's signature will not be accepted.
Seminarian Grant applicants will be notified of the status of their application following the Executive Council meeting in January 2016.

For more information contact the Rev. Heather Melton, Missioner for the United Thank Offering at [email protected].

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Live Webcast on Refugee Resettlement

[September 1, 2016] Episcopal Migration Ministries will host a live webcast discussion, One United People: A Dialogue on Refugee Resettlement and Faithful Welcome, on Wednesday, September 14. A panel of refugee resettlement practitioners, congregational leaders, and recently arrived refugees will discuss ways in which Episcopalians and faith communities around the United States welcome refugees.

Originating from the Episcopal Church Center in New York City, the 90-minute free webcast begins at 2:00 PM Eastern (8:00 AM HST). Access to the webcast is available HERE. Questions can be emailed during the discussion to [email protected].

Refugee resettlement is a lifesaving option for millions of refugees who have had to flee their homes due to violence and persecution. The Episcopal Migration Ministries webcast discussion will demonstrate the Episcopal Church's engagement in refugee resettlement in this country, and how resettlement nourishes individuals, congregations, and communities. READ MORE

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PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED EVENT REMINDERS:

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.

Saturday, September 10, 2016 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (Holy Innocents, Lahaina, Maui) - Register HERE.
Saturday, February 25 - Safeguarding God's Children Training (St. Timothy's, Aiea, O'ahu) - Registration coming soon

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Thurible & Incense Training with the Bishop

The Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick will provide training on the use of the thurible and incense at Calvary Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 10, 2016, from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Clergy, lay leaders and the public are invited. Parking is available on the lot behind the church building.

Our hope is to provide church leaders with another tool to enhance worship life. For thousands of years, incense symbolizes purification. Many worshipers feel their prayers lifted up into heaven by the billowing fragrant smoke. Others feel the glory of God making his presence known.

Calvary Episcopal Church is located at 45-435 Aumoku Street in Kaneohe. Please register by September 1, 2016, by e-mailing the Rev. Leo Loyola.

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Bishop's 2017 Calendar

Irina Martikainen is currently working on the Bishop's 2017 calendar. If there are any events, celebrations, activities, etc., that you would like to ask the Bishop to attend/celebrate/speak/share with you, please e-mail the date, time, location, and other details to her at your earliest convenience. Once the calendar is finalized, she will send out an announcement and it will be posted on the diocesan website HERE.

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Applications Being Accepted for Episcopal Church Indigenous Missioner

Applications are now being accepted for the Episcopal Church Missioner for Indigenous Ministries, a member of the Presiding Bishop's staff.

The Missioner for Indigenous Ministries enables and empowers the needs and inclusion of Indigenous peoples and their respective communities within the Episcopal Church. The position's primary focus is leadership development, education and ministry development opportunities by and for Indigenous peoples by recognizing and empowering the building and emergence of Indigenous leadership at all levels of the Church from within the community.

Detailed position information and application instructions are available HERE. Deadline for applying is September 16.

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Save! Early Registration Still Open!

CONVENTION XLVIII

Education Day and the

48th Annual Meeting of Convention

October 28 - 29, 2016

Education Day and the 48th Annual Meeting of Convention of the Episcopal Church in Hawai'i, will be taking place on Friday and Saturday, October 28 and 29, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. Attendees have an opportunity to save by registering early!

EDUCATION DAY

An Education Day open to all in the Diocese will take place on Friday, October 28, featuring guest speaker, the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, President of the House of Deputies, and the first ordained woman to hold this position. Register and pay by the following dates and save on the registration fee:

$30 per person - by Wednesday, September 14
$35 per person - by Friday, October 7
$40 per person - after October 7

CONVENTION EUCHARIST & ALOHA PUPU RECEPTION

Education day will be followed by the Convention's Opening Eucharist at 4:00 PM, in The Cathedral, and an Aloha Pupu Reception where we will be recognizing the 10th anniversary of the election of our Bishop Diocesan, the Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick. Registration is required for these events. There is a fee of $10 per person to attend the pupu reception. Deadline to register and pay is Wednesday, October 5.

ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION

On Saturday, October 29, the Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 8:45 AM. Please take note of the following registration and payment schedule to save:

$70 per person - by Wednesday, September 14
$85 per person - by Friday, October 7
$100 per person - after October 7

To register for any or all of the events above, click HERE. If you are a delegate, your registration fee will be paid by your church. Please select "check" as the payment method and a notice will be sent to your church. Please also select "check" if you are a clergy person, alternate, or visitor whose registration is being paid for by your church.

For more information, visit the Annual Meeting webpage HERE.

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Save the date!

Enculturation Day 2016

All clergy and Waiolaihui'ia students are invited to attend Enculturation Day 2016, that will be held at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Honolulu, on Saturday, December 10, from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

For newcomers, it's a great way to learn about serving Christ in Hawai'i, while long-timers are invited to share and help new clergy to understand the beauty and unique challenges of ministry in the islands. For all, it is a time of clergy formation and fellowship as we come together to share in the culture of Hawai'i.

Cost is $15 and includes lunch. Airfare will be provided for canonically resident clergy, licensed clergy-in-charge and Waiolaihui'ia students on the Neighbor Islands. More information and registration will be coming out soon!

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Hawaiian-Language Gospel Book (Na 'Euanelio Hemolele) & Book of Common Prayer Available for Purchase

The Office of the Bishop is offering for purchase, Na 'Euanelio Hemolele, the Holy Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and the Hawaiian-language Book of Common Prayer.

The lectionary-size Gospel book is written in Hawaiian complete with diacritical marks. The publication was funded by the Diocese's Commission on Native Hawaiian Ministry, originally released in 2003. It was a project of the Rev. Cn. Malcolm Naea Chun, that took over 20 years to complete. It has a white hard-cover with gold foil stamping.

The Hawaiian-language BCP is cloth-bound in red with gold foil stamping, and contains over 400 pages of translated biblical scripture, liturgical prayers, and orders service, including King Kamehameha IV's Preface. King Kamehameha IV translated the Book of Common Prayer into Hawaiian language as an act of personal piety and Christian devotion. His translation remains a milestone in Hawaiian literature and a valuable resource for anyone studying the language.

Both of these books are now available for purchase through the Office of the Bishop and can be ordered online HERE. The books are $30.00 each. Shipping is $6.00 per book, but arrangements can be made for pick-up. Special pricing applies to purchases of both books as a set. If you have any questions, e-mail Charmaine Ito. For more information and to order your book now, click HERE.

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In case you missed it, click on the image above to read

the latest August 2016 issue of the E-Chronicle.

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

Archived E-News Editions.

August 26, 2016:

Applications being accepted for Episcopal Church Indigenous Missioner

Save the date! Enculturation Day 2016! December 10

Finding God in All Things October 22

Presiding Bishop in support of Standing Rock Sioux Reservation

Presiding Bishop offers election message

August 11, 2016:

Office of the Bishop New Staff Contact

Thurible and Incense Training September 10

Bishop's 2017 Calendar

Hawaiian-language Gospel Book & BCP available

Emmanuel's 14th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza

October 8

Task Force on the Study of Marriage

July 28, 2016:

Save with early registration for 48th Annual Meeting of Convention

St. John's Bt-the-Sea Poi Supper & Laulau Sale

October 15

Presiding Bishop asks for prayers for Nice, France

July 12, 2016:

A Reflection by Bishop Fitzpatrick After a Tragic Week

Annual Clergy Retreat Now Open to All Clergy

Theunick Retires from The St. Andrew's Schools

Hawaiian-language Book of Common Prayer Available for Purchase

Presiding Bishop Asks for Prayers Following Shootings

July 11, 2016:

Special Announcement: The Death of Bishop Browning

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