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  • Home
  • THE DIOCESE
    • WHO WE ARE >
      • Welcome from the Bishop
      • Where We've Been
      • Where We're Going
      • What is the Episcopal Church?
    • THE BISHOP >
      • Meet the Bishop
      • Bishop's Calendar
      • Bishop's Messages >
        • Bishop's Message Archive
      • Ask the Bishop
      • Bishop's Bible Study
    • Diocesan Support Center
    • Our Churches
    • Our Schools
    • Our Camp
    • Supply Clergy
    • Governance >
      • Overview
      • Convention >
        • Convention 57
        • C57 Education Day
        • General Convention
        • GC Connection
        • Past Meetings of Convention
      • Commission on Ministry >
        • COM Overview
        • Discernment for Ministry
        • Ordination Process
      • Diocesan Council
      • Standing Committee
      • Commission on Finance
      • Commission on Investments
      • Commission on Property
  • Ministries
    • A Cup of Cold Water
    • Daughters of the King
    • Deacons
    • kahuaola
    • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
    • Missions Beyond the Church
    • Native Hawaiian Ministry Committee
    • Outreach
    • Prison Ministry
    • Racial Reconciliation
    • Retired Clergy
    • SPICE: Clergy Spouses
    • Worship Ministries >
      • Acolytes
      • Altar Guild
      • Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors
      • Worship Leaders
    • Youth & Campus Ministry >
      • Youth
  • EDUCATION
    • Waiolaihui'ia >
      • Waiolaihui'ia Center for Ministry
      • WCM Ordained
      • WCM Licensed Lay
    • 2025 Clergy Conference
    • HULI
    • Christian Formation
    • Continuing Education
    • EfM: Education for Ministry
    • Godly Play
    • Red Cross Training
    • Safe Church Trainings
    • StoryMakers
    • Teachings by Clergy
  • RESOURCES
    • Forms & Documents
    • Bible Links Online
    • Church Pension Fund
    • COMMUNICATIONS >
      • Overview
      • CHATS
      • Media
      • Online Tips
      • Social Media
      • Tech Stuff
      • Zoom Training
    • Discernment Process
    • Evangelism
    • Grants-Scholarships >
      • Grant Opportunities
      • Student Scholarships
      • Chang Clergy Children's Fund
    • Lay Leadership >
      • Lay Leadership Resources
      • Coffee Hour
    • Lectionary Page
    • Licensed Ministries
    • Links to the Wider Church
    • Marriages in Hawaii
    • Music
    • Ordination Process
    • Parochial Report Stats
    • Planned Giving
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Safe Church >
      • Misconduct
    • Stewardship
    • Supply Clergy
    • WORSHIP >
      • Worship
      • Online Worship
  • OPEN POSITIONS
    • Ordained
    • Come Serve in Hawaii Short Term
    • Lay
  • Contact
  • NEWS
    • NEWS WEBSITE
    • MAUI RELIEF
    • Diocesan Calendar
    • Community Calendars
    • Photo/Video Gallery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

‘Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.  If you have a question you can't find an answer to, please visit the Diocesan Support page to contact a team member that may be address your particular concerns.

Contacts:
How do I contact the Bishop or Office of the Bishop Staff?
The "Diocesan Support Center" page has a contact list with complete contact information.

Who do I contact with a question or suggestion about this website?
Ms. Sybil Nishioka, Communications Contractor, maintains this website.

Miscellaneous FAQs:
How do I get my baptismal/marriage records?
Baptismal and marriage records are held by the congregations in which the events occurred. Contact the church directly to ask for copies of your records (visit the "Our Churches" page). If the congregation has closed, the Diocese holds the records; contact Nani Carroll, the Executive Assistant, and you will be directed to the appropriate person.

Are there Episcopal schools/high schools in Hawaii?
Yes, there is a variety of schools from pre-school to high school. Please go to the "Our Schools" page for details.

How do I find the nearest Episcopal Church to my home/hotel?
On the bottom right of the Home Page, go to 'Find a Church by Island' and click on the island. Follow the listing to find a church in the town nearest to you.

Calendars and Schedules:
Where can I find a listing of Diocesan events?
A complete listing of Diocesan sponsored events can be found on the  color-coded Diocesan Calendar.

Where can I find a list of the Bishop's travel dates?
Please visit the "Bishop's Calendar" page.

For Clergy/Church Administrators/Church Leadership:
I need forms (or information) on clergy benefits - where do I go?
Please check the "Church Pension Fund" page for benefits information. If you cannot locate the information, please contact Sam Okita, Controller.

Where do I find information about...
Stewardship, Planned Giving, Administration Documents, Finance Documents, Legal Documents...

Is there one page where all of the diocesan forms and documents are located?
Yes, please visit the "Forms and Documents" page.  If there's something missing or you need help locating something, please e-mail Nani Carroll, the Executive Assistant to the Bishop and Canon. 

What are the diocesan procedures for contracts and leases?
Please see the "Forms and Documents" Page under Resources, and look under "Contracts" or "Leases".

Where is the information for inter-island travel (policies)?
Please visit the "Forms and Documents" Page under Resources, and look under "Travel".

What are the Safe Church polices and where can I find information regarding Trainings for them?
Please visit the "Safe Church Trainings" page under Resources > Resource Center.

How do I enroll in the ONLINE TRAINING programs for Safe Church? 
There are three separate on-line trainings: Safeguarding, Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation. Please contact Nani Carroll for information regarding online trainings.

Getting Involved:
How do I become an Episcopal clergy person?
Please visit the Discernment for Ministry and Ordination Process pages for information, or contact Nani Carroll.

How do I volunteer?
In a church: Please contact your church's office or priest.  Every church and every community has slightly different needs. Churches depend heavily on volunteer help and there are many opportunities to apply your talent and skills to assist not only your church but also the larger community around you.  The right match will complement your availability, your skills, your interests and the needs of the church and community, especially if you have a specialized skill/background and are looking for a specific opportunity (ex: fluency with speaking/reading/singing in Hawaiian/Maori/Korean, handling archival materials, calligraphy skills, restoration/maintenance of historic buildings, etc.). 

In the Diocesan Support Center/At Diocesan Events: To volunteer for a temporary opportunity at the Diocesan Support Center (usually related to large events such as the Annual Meeting, when volunteers are needed to assist with preparation, set up, registration, elections, preparation of materials and other tasks), we'd love to hear from you! If you are looking for a time-specific, term-specific volunteer opportunity, please e-mail Ms. Rae Costa.

Diocesan Leadership: If you have professional level skills (CPA, Attorney, Realtor, etc.) your contribution of time and talent as a member of one of several Diocesan Commissions may be an excellent match that would benefit the entire Diocese of Hawai‘i. Please contact Ms. Rae Costa who will forward the information to identify a potential fit.


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