Special Programs & Projects

'IOLANI GUILD SPECIAL PROGRAMS & PROJECTS

The following special programs and projects are coordinated by 'Iolani Guild Chaplain, Kahu Kaleo Patterson. (Updated March 2018)

'OHANA KALAUPAPA
Promoting Anglican History in Kalaupapa and Memorial Project. Proposed Annual membership
or support with Ohana Kalaupapa. Recommend occasional program visits to Kalaupapa
and education programs, and updates on Memorial Project.

ANNUAL KALEMA LENT RETREAT
Held every February before Ash Wednesday, promoting preparation for the Lenten Season, study of Kamehameha IV Hawaiian Book of Common Prayer, history, and preface, and Baibala Pule study of Lectionary Gospels lessons for Lent Open to all!

MAKAMOKU PROJECT
Inspired by the IG Bible Study and Hawaiian Language purpose. This project was created and
funded by the Episcopal Church National Indigenous Grant. This is an Indigenous Theology and
Leadership Training Project related to the study of the Lectionary Gospels and Baibala Hawaiian
Language. The first Makamoku workshop took place at the IG Kalema Lent Retreat in 2016. IG has
sponsored Makamoku Baibala study in other events and meetings. Baibala Pule is the name for the
Makamoku Bible Study in the prisons.

MAKAHIKI AND BAC PAC PROJECT
These projects are addressing Hawai'i Prison Reform initiatives, by providing culture based
education and religious programs in and out of the prisons. Consistent with 'Iolani Guild legacy and
purposes, IG members have been involved with this project for several years, and now this project
has become a Diocesan Prison Ministries Project. For more info see napaahao.org

HEALTH, HARMONY & WELLNESS
Every Monday at 3:30-5:30 AM, the 'Iolani Guild partners with Health Organizations, Makamoku Project and special program in Davies Hall at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. Recommendation: IG Host one month in honor of the Holy Sovereigns.

PACIFIC PEACE FORUM
Held every first Friday of the month, this Forum brings community and church together to provide
education, topics, forum, that promote community wellness, peace, and nonviolence. This program
is coordinated by Kahu Kaleo Patterson and Kahu Haaheo Guanson in collaboration with the
Cathedral and the Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center.

SOLDIERS CHAPEL
Annual September 2 Commemoration at Schofield promoting Lili'uokalani’s legacy of justice, non
violence, and reconciliation.

LILI'UOKALANI BIRTHDAY ONIPA'A INTERFAITH SERVICE
This is the Annual 'Iolani Palace Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili'uokalani, that takes place on Sunday and IG Chaplain coordinates. Recommend membership participation and support.

QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI HO'OKUIKAHI JANUARY 17 RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Held every year during January 17 week, with focus on reconciliation; involves other meetings or events, involving historic Honolulu Churches. Recommend IG support, participation, kokua and hookupu.

QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI SAINTHOOD
This resolution was initiated by 'Iolani Guild Chaplin and passed by the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i Convention in 2014, scheduled to be considered this summer at the Episcopal General Convention, but may be delayed to 2020. Recommendation: Continue to promote, develop, and participate, in projects and programs related to Queen Liliuokalani. Keep current on the developments of the Queen’s application.