2024 ANNUAL CHRISM MASS & CHURCHBIZ+ (Plus)
(Formerly Spring Training)

Saturday, March 23, 2024
​The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu

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Registration is now open for our annual Chrism Mass & ChurchBIZ+ Conference (formerly Spring Training), with newly added creative and meditative workshops!

The theme for this event is "Lessons Learned" as we take a look at the impact recent catastrophies have had on our churches in the Diocese. Both COVID and the 2023 Maui wildfires have presented many challenges that we continue to learn from. Along with the administrative and "business" side of church topics, there will be several workshops focused on prayer and spiritual nurturing.  There will also be afternoon tours of The Cathedral's bell tower.

The day will begin at 9:00 AM with the Chrism Mass and Eucharist, that will include the Renewal of Clergy Vows and Renewal of Baptismal Vows.  ChurchBiz will commence immediately following the Chrism Mass,   Cost is only $20 and includes lunch.

Free child care and scholarships are available. Be sure to check the applicable boxes on the registration form.

Schedule:

8:30AM: Check In Begins
(Will remain open all morning)

9:00AM
Chrism Mass & Eucharist with
Renewal of Clergy Vows & Baptismal Vows
Clergy Invited to Vest (White Stoles)
​​Download Service Program (Coming later)
 
10:30AM - Gathering and Welcome

10:45AM - Session 1

12:00PM: Lunch
​($20 event fee includes lunch)

12:45PM - Session 2 

​1:45PM - ​Session 3
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2:45PM - ​Wrapping up and sending forth

Guest Speakers & Workshops:

(Session workshop assignments subject to change)

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CHURCH INSURANCE (Session 1)
​​Mr. Jack Rutledge, Vice President, Church Pension Group, joins us via Zoom to answer all your questions about church insurance and the important role that CPG plays in the case of an emergency or disaster.
Church Inventory Spreadsheet
Building Inspection Report

LIFE-CYCLE OF A DISASTER (Session 2)
​The Rev. Canon Sandy Graham shares the Episcopal Relief & Development's presentation, "Life-cycle of a Disaster" that was given on Maui in the aftermath of the Lahaina fires.
The Emotional Life Cycle of a Disaster Explained

PRESERVING CHURCH RECORDS (CHANGED TO Session 1)
​​Stuart Ching, Diocesan Archivist, will discuss the importance of properly preserving church records, especially in light of the fires on Maui.
Emergency Flip Chart-Sample                    Pocket Plan-Sample
Archival Resources                                          Preserving Church Records slides

DSC FORUM & FAIR (Session 1)
Staff from the Diocesan Support Center will be talking about a number of topics to help you with the "business" side of church, and will be available to answer your questions. Tables will also be set up with all sorts of information and materials including stewardship, worship, liturgy, diocesan ministries, communications, and more!
Dos and Don'ts of Leasing                             Easements, Licenses, Leases
License Agreement Summary

DISCOVERING THE LABYRINTH (Session 1 - Labyrinth remains open all day)
Certified Labyrinth Facilitator Kristin Keyes will introduce you to walking a labyrinth. She invites you to explore how this journey can offer a space to become quiet and encounter God. You will also discover how people are using labyrinths to guide healing, deepen self-knowledge, find clarity, and empower creativity. You will be invited to walk a finger labyrinth during the session and to walk a canvas labyrinth that will be set up near our meeting spaces during the day.
Walking the Labyrinth                            Lord's Prayer Labyrinth with Scriptures                       Chartres Labyrinth
Classical Labyrinth                                  How to draw a Labyrinth

THE SPIRIT AND ART OF PRAYER BEADS (Session 2 & 3)
Join Kim Garner as she shares the creative process of making prayer beads. Prayer beads are not a rosary – but 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 – very calming! The goal is for the user to derive meaningful value from the experience.
Anglican Prayer Beads

PRAYING IN COLOR (Session 3)
​In this workshop, Kristin Keyes focuses on using colors (pens, crayons, markers) and paper to make our prayers to God. Why would one want to “draw” prayers? 1) You want to pray but words escape you;  2) You have trouble sitting still and staying focused;  3) Your body wants to be part of your prayer;  4) You want to just spend time with God but don’t know how;   5) You want to be a listener in prayer but your mind wanders and your body complains; 6) You want a visual, concrete way to pray; 7) You want a NEW way to pray.  After a brief introduction to praying in color, you will be invited to doodle your intercessary prayers.
Praying in Color

BELL TOWER TOURS WITH StARS (Session 2 & 3)
The St. Andrew's Ringing Society (StARS) will be offering tours of the Cathedral's bell tower in the afternoon. Take a walk up the winding stone staircase and discover their world of bell ringing!

Interfaith Power and Light Faith Action Week Kit

REGARDING INTERISLAND TRAVEL:

The Diocese will cover air travel expenses for two people from each neighbor island congregation.  Please click HERE for travel procedures.

For all others, if your church will not be paying for your airfare, please make your own arrangements, or contact the Diocesan Travel Coordinator who will invoice you directly.
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Contact the Diocesan Travel Coordinator HERE to submit an interisland Air Travel Request. Clergy authorizing a lay person for their congregation shall submit the air travel request.  

Ready to register? Click on the button below:

Registration is now closed.
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​If you have questions, email Rae Costa HERE or call (808) 536-7776, ext. 326.