Come Serve in Hawai'i Short-term
The Diocese of Hawai‘i regularly has positions for which there is a need for a priest to serve for a short period of time. These are not “typical” interim positions.
The short-term positions that are available can last for several weeks to several months, with the length of time determined by the availability of the priest and the preference of the congregation. We have had clergy from other dioceses who are on sabbatical serve for in a congregation that was in transition. We have also had retired clergy come and serve for several months, in some cases with the intention to return regularly. Currently three churches in the Diocese are offering the possibility of a short-term stay. Note that they are in remote, rural areas. Also, please note that they may be booked well into the future.
For more general information about transition in the Diocese of Hawai‘i, please see the Transition Ministry page. |
Questions?Please contact The Rev. Cn. Sandy Graham, Canon for Congregational Life and Leadership.
InstructionsFirst, please contact the church directly for additional information about the short-term ministry opportunity, availability, and suitability.
Kauai: The Episcopal Church on West Kaua'i (ECWK) 808.335.5533 Big Island: St. Augustine's vicardiana@staugustineskohala.com St. Jude's Episcopal Mission StJudeHawaii@bak.rr.com Please note: Once you have agreed with the church on suitable dates, please follow the below instructions for applying for short-term permission in Hawai'i. Applying for Short-Term Permission
Once you've made initial arrangements with the congregation to be available on a short-term basis, you must request permission from Bishop Fitzpatrick to serve in the Diocese of Hawai'i.
To do so, please send the following documents to The Rev. Cn. Sandy Graham:
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