Education Day and the 48th Annual Meeting of Convention is coming up on October 28 & 29, 2016. If you haven't already registered, be sure to do so before October 7 to save. Fees will go up after this date. 

October 7 is also the deadline to register for the Convention Eucharist and Aloha Pupu Hour that takes place on Friday, October 28, following Education Day. We will be celebrating Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's 10th anniversary of his election as the Bishop of the Diocese of Hawai'i. 

For more information on all of these events, 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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Church Pension Group Conference in Honolulu

There will be two different sessions for the Diocese of Hawai'i as follows:

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. To register, click HERE.

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church on the Big Island of Hawai'i, held their annual bazaar on September 17, with great success. However, they still have three gift certificates available, and are accepting bids (in $5 increments) through September 30, at 2:00 PM. The highest bidder will be contacted on September 30, by 3:00 PM.  The items up for bid are:

East O'ahu's 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Holy Nativity School in Aina Haina, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. All are invited to this free event that features East O'ahu's largest pumpkin patch, with over 2,000 locally grown pumpkins! There will also be a Keiki Fun Zone, rides, book fair, fall-themed contests, entertainment, country market and lots of ono food! Free shuttle between Aina Haina Elementary School and Holy Nativity will be provided. For more information, go to www.hawaiipumpkinfest.com.  

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St. John's Kula Festival Weekend

St. John's Episcopal Church in Kula, Maui, announces their annual Kula Festival Weekend taking place September 30 - October 1, 2016. The event begins with "Starry Night" on Friday, September 30, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, under the entertainment tent. There will be delicious food, live auction, and entertainment by Jimmy Mac and the Kool Kats.

On Saturday, October 1, the 34th Annual Kula Festival kicks off at 9:00 AM and runs through 4:00 PM. It's a huge affair, with tons of food, kid games, crafters, a farmers market, baked goods, silent auction, quilt show and a star-studded line-up of entertainment including multi-Grammy and Hoku award-winner, Jeff Peterson.

Tickets for Starry Night are $45, and entry into the festival on Saturday is $1 (children under 10 are free). Proceeds benefit two Maui outreach programs: A Cup of Cold Water and Na Keiki O Emalia. For more information and to purchase tickets for Starry Night, visit the St. John's website HERE, or call (808) 878-1485.

St. Andrew's Schools is honored to be hosting the visiting Consul General of Mexico, Mr. Gemi José González López, on Friday, September 30, 2016, at 11:30 AM. An author, scholar, political leader and advisor, Mr. González López was appointed Consul General earlier this year and is based in San Francisco.

This is his first visit to Hawaiʻi in his official capacity. While visiting our state, Consul General González López will meet with city, state and congressional representatives on Oʻahu and the Big Island. His visit to St. Andrew's Schools is his only planned private school appearance. This cultural exchange opportunity was arranged with the help of Honorary Consul of Mexico, Mr. Andrew Kluger, a St. Andrew's Schools' Trustee since 2004.

St. Andrew's Priory upper school Spanish teacher, Mrs. Nydia Santiago-Cordero, and Hawaiian Culture Kumu, Ms. Namahana Fuller, are preparing 33 Spanish students for the cultural exchange. The Consul General will be greeted with an oli, the traditional Hawaiian greeting, a student oli and hula, an oli mahalo lei presentation, followed by introductions, a tour and potluck luncheon with local and Hawaiian food. Priory students will have the opportunity to learn about international politics and leadership, practice their Spanish speaking skills, and share the culture and history of Queen Emma, St. Andrew's Schools and Hawaiʻi with the visiting Consul General.

The Daughters of the King (DOK) throughout Hawai'i will be gathering for their Fall Assembly on Sunday, October 30, 2016, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Von Holt Room. They will be celebrating All Saints' Day and the in-gathering of the DOK Endowment Fund. The day will include a tour of the Cathedral's stained-glass windows and the church bells.

DOK Endowment Fund: The Endowment Fund was established in 1928 to further the work of the Order, with donations from thank offerings, memorials and other special gifts from persons "believing in and desiring to forward the objectives of The Order of the Daughters of the King®." Contributions can be made online HERE, by mail, or by members bringing a completed form to the Assembly. 

The St. Andrew's Schools announces their Fall Open House Schedule:

RSVP online HERE, or call (808) 536-6102. Children who turn 5 by December 31 are eligible for Kindergarten.