Growing in Grace is a regular feature in the diocese's digital news, the Hawaiian Church Chronicle, by the Rev. Canon Andrew Arakawa, Dean of the diocese's Waiolahui'ia Center for Ministry (WCM). Along with guest contributors, Canon Andrew shares sage advice, reading recommendations, and reflections to help folks on their spiritual journey. New GIG articles are now appearing in the Chronicle's first issue of each month. Below are previous articles listed by date, the most current at the top:

2026

August 13, 2026 - Forming Leaders for Cherished Belonging
July 9, 2026 - Where Grace Meets Courage: Seven Decisive Moments
May 28, 2926 - Made to Matter: Formation Through the Lens of Imago Dei
April 9, 2026 - Victory Through the Cross: Rethinking Leadership as Growing in Grace
March 26, 2026 - Rethinking Formation for the Church We Have
February 26, 2026 - Mutual Ministry: Forming the Church for the Work of All the Baptized 
February 12, 2026 - Becoming and Belonging: Forming a Constellation of Leaders
January 22, 2026 - Formed for the Middle Way: Growing in Grace Through the Via Media
January 8, 2026 - Invitation to Join the Next Session of Insight Space

2025

December 11, 2025 - Slowing to the Speed of Love: Finding Kairos in a Chronos World
November 27, 2025 - The Gift of the Sturdy, Flexible Container
November 13, 2025 - Strengthening Our Capacity: WCM's Foundational Goals for the Next Five Years
October 23, 2025 - Wrestling Toward Grace: Building Community Through Sacred Conversations
October 9, 2025 - Twelve Years of Grace: The Continuing Journey of the Waiolaihuiʻia Center for Ministry
September 25, 2025 - Pray, Reflect, Act: Tools for Living the Gospel in Troubled Times
September 11, 2025 - The ABCs of Faith Formation: Autonomy, Belonging, Competence
August 28, 2025 - Stepping Out in Faith, Not Fear
August 14, 25 (Chronicle Special Feature Article) - Sharing for the Sake of the Gospel: Reflections from the 2025 UnConference
July 24, 2025 - Wisdom, Wonder, and Following the Way of Jesus
July 10, 2025 - Deep Gladness, Deep Hunger: Discovering Your Call Through Theological Reflection
June 26, 2025 - Happy Birthday, Nicene Creed! (By The Rev. Erin Richardson Severin)
​June 13, 2025 - Sacred Listening: Nine Ways to De-Center the Self and Reimagine Relationship in Hawaiʻi’s Diverse Context
May 22, 2025 - ​Crickets and Courage: Finding Your Voice in the Circle