"Wonderful! I look forward to this every year. To be together with clergy and lay from all over the [diocese] is a way for us to catch up with each other."
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Folks gathered bright and early under the Aloha Tent next to the Cathedral, checking in and socializing as Diocesan Support Center (DSC) staff and volunteers greeted everyone. As always, diocesan gatherings are a great time for catching up with colleagues and friends (or making new ones), with lots of hugs and handshakes going around.
For the past year, the DSC has been testing out more efficient methods of checking in that includes scanning QR codes and utilizing color-coded nametags and lanyards, that seem to be working well. The new check-in procedures will be fully implemented at the May Special Convention. "Grateful to the entire DSC staff for all their hard work! Mahalo!" "It is always a wonderful feeling to be with the clergy of Hawai'i and to be blessed by the Bishop, especially as this is Bishop Bob's last service before retirement." ~ Solah Palaroan |
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"It is always impressive to see a full complement of clergy and choir within the confines of the Cathedral."
"It was a very contemplative holy time to reflect on the meaning of our baptismal promises and how we are called to heal the world with our everyday actions." |
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"Excellent contextual thinking as we continue this transitional journey. Bishop Gallagher offered hope, Rev. Kitsch offered valuable insights about discernment and bias, and Kahu Nahoa presented a helpful resource for conflict resolution. All important aspects of this process."
"I truly loved the entire experience of being at St. Andrew’s! I loved both the lecture on bias and how our belief systems interfere with the discernment from God! Continue to educate the lay persons and the clergy on what is leadership!" ~ Howard Wilson II |
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"I appreciate the wisdom of [Bishop Gallagher] who came to us on Zoom. I had a great small group, and came away with a deeper understanding of this diocese and how we look at finding a new bishop."
"I liked how Bishop Carol Gallagher spoke from her indigenous viewpoint which connected with our indigenous island one."
"liked the breakout groups discussing the questions - opened things to consider more perspectives as we move forward."
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"I really enjoyed the session on bias. It was very thought provoking, especially during these divisive times."
"Anne Kitch was most helpful in the anti-bias seminar. It made me realize how important it is to catch oneself in being biased and turn your thinking around."
"I especially liked the handout on the different types of bias. Someone really thought that one through. The reflections at the end of each described bias provided practical advice on how that particular bias impacts the discernment process and how that problem should be addressed."
"All of the topics were wonderful. Based on my working experiences I can picture the reality that we can’t control bias. With the knowledge shared it enlightened us to be strong. Have faith all the time."
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"... loved learning more about Hawaiian tradition, especially for reconciliation between parties."
"I am wondering how I can incorporate more of the Hoʻoponopono vocabulary into my weekly announcements before service as we continue our journey in Lent and also how to tie it in with our upcoming Hoʻimi trainings that are coming up in June on Big Island."
"Nahoa gave a good talk on ho'oponopono/reconciliation. All this was related to the Bishop's transition which is on everyone's mind."
"Discernment includes being reconciled and thinking clearly about that which is ahead of one’s self. We have to be culturally competent in all that we do in our Diocese." ~ The Rev. Hau'oli Tomoso
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