Ordained

ORDAINED POSITIONS: TRANSITION MINISTRY

Ordained ministry in Hawai‘i is a special call. Any location has its challenges, but serving in Hawai'i brings an additional set of advantages and tradeoffs that must be given serious consideration.

What You Need to Know About Serving in Hawai'i

We are on islands in the middle of the Pacific living in completely multicultural surroundings. Some congregations began to serve a particular ethnic group, but have since evolved to include a mix of people of, perhaps, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Samoan, Hawaiian, Filipino, Mexican, and European descent.

Though small, with 37 worship sites, and rural, with miles of open spaces on the five islands where we have congregations, we also reflect urban life. Approximately 80% of Hawai‘i’s Episcopalians live in the metro area of Honolulu. As such, with more than 800,000 people, urban ministry is a major factor for many congregations in this missionary setting.

For all inquiries about discerning ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i, unless the position specifies otherwise, please contact the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

Visiting Clergy Program

A clergyperson (deacon, priest, or bishop) is given temporary permission to serve at a particular congregation for up to three months. The responsibility varies, but is typically just Sunday supply. See the page "Come Serve in Hawai‘i Short-Term" for additional information.

How to Apply: To apply for any Visiting Clergy opening, please see the Short-Term page for the required documents. If you have any questions regarding the Visiting Clergy program, please contact the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

All applications and packets are received in the Diocesan Support Center.

CHURCHES /INSTITUTIONS IN TRANSITION:

Episcopal Church on West Kauaʻi

Status: No longer receiving applicants.

The Episcopal Church on West Kauaʻi is one congregation worshipping on two sites: St. John’s in ‘Ele‘ele and St. Paul’s in Kekaha. For the past several years, the church has relied on a system of temporary clergy who stay for two months at a time. They are now seeking longterm leadership and wish to engage a Priest-in-Charge part time, approximately 19 hours weekly. Compensation includes a vicarage.

For more information or to apply by sending resume and OTM profile, please contact the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

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St. Augustine, Kapaʻau (Hawaiʻi Island)

Status: No longer receiving applicants.

St. Augustine's: A place to be the love of God and to feel the love of God.

This active congregation on the North Shore of the "Big Island" of Hawaiʻi seeks a half-time vicar to inspire further growth and further ministerial connection to their community. Through the pandemic, this congregation has not only pulled together for mutual support but increased their ministry to the larger region. One shining example is the 17-year community meal ministry which transformed into a bi-weekly event in 2020 - they now serve 500 meals with a drive-through delivery, now with increased community partnership.

As they've mentioned in their congregational profile: "While we nurture ourselves within the church we look to a future beyond our Red Doors."

Compensation includes a vicarage.

For more information or to apply by sending resume and OTM profile, please contact the Rev. Cn. Alexander Graham.

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Holy Innocents, Lahaina (Maui)

Trinity by-the-Sea, Kihei (Maui)

Status: Congregation currently in discernment as to their next steps.

The Vicar position will be part-time.

St. John, Kula (Maui)

Status: Search Committee forming.

Priest-in-Charge (with option of a call to be Rector).