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CONVENTION 53 & EDUCATION DAY WILL NOW BE HELD ENTIRELY ONLINE!

CONVENTION 53 & EDUCATION DAY

The 53rd Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i takes place October 22-23, 2021. Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and the virulent nature of the Delta variant, Convention 53 & Education Day will be held online via Zoom. (Read the Bishop's letter HERE.) This year's theme is "Remembering those who have gone before."  Education Day takes place on Friday, October 22, hosted by the Diocese's Reconciliation Task Force. For more information and to register, click on the buttons below:

Convention 53 Webpage >

EDUCATION DAY WEBPAGE >

LATEST SPECIAL MESSAGES:

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COVID-19:

September 22, 2021 - From the Bishop: COVID-19 & Vaccination Policy - Download policy and forms belows:

VACCINATION & TESTING POLICY

EXCEPTION REQUEST FORM

VACCINATION STATUS FORM

September 22, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
The ongoing reality of COVID-19 has presented many challenges to the Church as we try to engage the governmental guidelines and the instruction from health care professionals. In the Episcopal Church, we have listened closely and tried to follow the direction of the best that medical science and civil authority can offer.  READ FULL MESSAGE...

August 11, 2021 - The Episcopal Church, the Delta Surge, and the Governor's Executive Order N. 21-05 (Statewide Limits for Social Gatherings, Restaurants, Bars, and Social Establishments)

August 10, 2021 - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: “Do this one for the children”

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September 22, 2021: In this week's video message, the Bishop reflects on the current COVID-19 status in the church and our communities, the story of Job, and love. You can also visit the Bishop's Message webpage by clicking on the button above where all of his latest messages are available for viewing/reading.  

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COVID-19: STAY INFORMED AND UP-TO-DATE!

Click on the button above to go to the Diocese's special COVID-19 webpage with the latest announcements and helpful resources.  It also includes links to churches offering online worship and services. 

The pandemic has limited our ability to worship in-person safely in some of our communities, so many churches in the Diocese are now offering online worship. Click on the button above to go to our Online Worship page with direct links to church sites.

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Hawaii Department of Health (HDH)

LATEST HEADLINE NEWS LINKS:

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I

• Bishop's Weekly Video Message: COVID-19, Job, Love (9/22/21)
• Special Message from the Bishop: COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (9/22/21)
• Special Announcement: Episcopal Church, Philippine Independent Church to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Full Communion (9/13/21)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: The latest news in the Diocese (9/10/21) Messages on 9/11, Convention 53 updates, clergy transitions, Olelo classes offered
• Bishop's Weekly Video Message: Sin, Will & Love (9/8/21)
• Special Announcement: On 9-11 (9/6/21)
• Special Announcement: Disaster Relief & Convention 53 Deadlines (9/3/21)
• Bishop's Weekly Video Message: Faith (9/1/21)​

For more headline links and full articles, click above.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND

• Presiding Bishop, House of Deputies President announce legislative committee rosters for 80th General Convention (9/9/21)
• Hospital chaplain develops system that helps loved ones speak for patients who can’t (9/9/21)
• Episcopal volunteers provide Northern California fire evacuees with coffee, food, prayer (9/8/21)
• Statement on climate change by Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch (9/7/21)
• Tennessee youth group finds a pandemic-safe mission repairing homes in their own backyard (9/2/21)
• Episcopalians assess damage from Hurricane Ida, brace for extended power outages in Louisiana (9/1/21)
• EMM seeks churchwide support to provide warm welcome to Afghans in US (8/31/21)​

For more news from The Episcopal Church, click above.

COMING UP:

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DIOCESAN CALENDAR

In-person worship and gatherings in our churches are being held in compliance with CDC, State and County guidelines.
Visit the TECH Covid-19 page HERE to view The Diocesan Customary In the Time of Pandemic.  Online worship opportunities are available through a number of churches in the Diocese.  Click HERE for a listing and links to connect.  
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To view regular ongoing activities in our churches, visit the Community Calendar page on the News Website HERE.

The Way of Love is a way of life.
More than a program or curriculum, it is an intentional commitment to a set of practices. It's a commitment to follow Jesus: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest

LEARN MORE

 The Diocese of Hawai'i's annual Spring Training event was held online on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  This year's event featured 15 presentations covering a wide range of topics  To read the full article and view recorded sessions from some of the presentations, click HERE or on the Spring Training image shown.

ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVENTION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAIʻI

Mahalo to all involved for a great virtual meeting!

Complete coverage of Convention 52 is now available on the Diocesan News website. Click on the News button below to go there now. The entire livestream can also be viewed on our YouTube channel.  All videos shown during the meeting are also posted. Click on the buttons below to go there now: