"Wonderful experience - looking forward to next year!" ~ Anonymous survey response |
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"Always enjoy hearing the large group of clergy raising their voices in response and hymns." ~ Joanne Mahuka |
Kalani Holokai was the lector for the First Reading which was read in Hawaiian, and the Diocese's Archdeacon, Steve Costa, read the Gospel. The service also included the Renewal of Baptimal Vows for all in attendance, and Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows by the clergy.
The Maui clergy present were called to administer the sacraments for Holy Communion, a poignant moment to recognize the challenges they are facing on Maui. After the service, the oils were carefully portioned out into small travel-size bottles for distribution to all churches. Altar Guild members Joyce Kato and Judy Masuda tackled the laborious job of filling up dozens of those tiny bottles! Many thanks to the Rev. Canon Heather Patton-Graham, the Cathedral staff, ushers Mary Jo Kamano and Barbara Service, and all who made this a special service. |
(Photos: Sybil Nishioka)
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Watch the Chrism Mass in its entirety above. Processional begins at approximately 8:45.
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CHURCH INSURANCE
Jack Rutledge, Vice President of Church Pension Group, joined via Zoom, and was able to answer questions about all things insurance, and what churches need to know about their properties and its contents. "Church insurance was very helpful, especially to anyone new to church leadership." ~ Anonymous survey response |
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PRESERVING CHURCH RECORDS & DSC FORUM
Stuart Ching, Diocesan Archivist, led off the session by discussing the importance of properly preserving church records, especially in light of the fires on Maui. He provided some helpful tools for churches to organize and properly store their documents and records. The staff from the Diocesan Support Center (DSC) followed, fielding questions on forms, administative processes, and reports. The DSC staff, who has learned how difficult it can be to access church accounts when passwords and other vital information are destroyed and/or not updated, are in the process of setting up procedures and records for all our churches - "lessons learned." Folks were also able to set up private 20-minute one-on-one meetings with staff thoughout the day. |
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Preserving Church Records handouts:
Diocesan Support Center handouts:
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LIFE-CYCLE OF A DISASTER
The Rev. Canon Sandy Graham shared a portion of the Episcopal Relief & Development's presentation, "Life-cycle of a Disaster" that was given on Maui in the aftermath of the Lahaina fires. "Life-cycle of a Disaster might have been better titled 'Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Church Response' - but it also met my expectations on how my existing experience and skills could be applied to the church." ~ Anonymous survey response |
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DISCOVERING THE LABYRINTH
During the first session of ChurchBiz, certified Labyrinth Facilitator Kristin Keyes provided some history and showed participants how walking the labyrinth can offer a space to become quiet and encounter God. She also shared how people are using labyrinths to guide healing, deepen self-knowledge, find clarity, and empower creativity. Socks were provided for folks to be able to walk on the canvas labyrinth. In sessions 2 and 3, the labyrinth was left open for self-guided walking. Handouts: |
"The labyrinth was wonderful. We look forward to having one at our site and look forward to future opportunities to walk the one at the Cathedral." ~ Anonymous survey response |
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THE SPIRIT AND ART OF PRAYER BEADS
Kim Garner shared the creative process of making prayer beads to an enthusiastic group. Folks quickly grabbed a seat and their materials, awaiting Kim's instructions. Although these prayer beads are not a Rosary (Catholic), they can be used in much the same way. A larger bead can be used for invocation (asking for a prayer to be heard) the smaller beads are for more specific prayers. Larger beads are also for asking forgiveness – and the last bead is for giving thanks. Praying your beads can also be used meditatively with gentle breath control. The goal is for the user to derive meaningful value from the experience. |
"I attended the prayer beads class to understand how to use them in prayer. Doing a hands-on activity in a large group was fun and we all could take home what we made. I plan to use them as a tactile aspect of my prayer life. |
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PRAYING IN COLOR
After leading the labyrinth workshop in the Cathedral, Kristin Keyes headed over to the Von Holt Room to lead this workshop that focuses on using colors (pens, crayons, markers) and paper to make our prayers to God. Why would one want to “draw” prayers?
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BELL TOWER TOURS WITH StARS
Three members of the St. Andrew's Ringing Society (StARS) offered tours of the Cathedral's bell tower, taking folks up the winding stone staircase, to discover their world of bell ringing! Participants received a history lesson about the bells and were impressed to learn that no other American church west of the Mississippi has change-ringing bells like the Cathedral's! After a quick lesson on ringing, folks were able to attempt to ring a couple of the bells, and learned that being a bell ringer is no easy feat. Numbers are dwindling, and StARS is actively recruiting. For more information about the Mackintosh Bell Tower and its bells, or if you are interested in joining StARS, visit the Cathedral of St. Andrew's website HERE. |
"The bell tower was a delight! Many thanks to Richard, Patrick, and John Paul. I have rung handbells for years knowing they were initially practice for tower ringers without all the work-- Sooooo true!" ~ Anonymous survey response |
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Click above to go to the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i's main website.
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