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Jasmine “Jazzy” Bostock began Sunday as she normally would: leading an early morning worship service for parishioners at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, a multi-generational church in downtown Honolulu.
But Sunday was different. Instead of speaking to a sea of faces
inside St. Peter’s historic sanctuary, Bostock was inside her home, her
laptop perched on her kitchen table as she spoke into the camera and
delivered a sermon to members — virtually.
“It was a little bizarre to be setting up for worship in my home and
hoping my neighbor’s dog wouldn’t bark as I was video recording,”
Bostock, a curate at the church, said with a chuckle. “It’s definitely an adjustment.”
More here-
https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/03/churches-are-going-online-to-keep-the-faithful-connected/
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An Ocean View church was tagged with graffiti last week and again during the weekend, said congregation members on Monday.
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church, located on Paradise Circle, is
regularly plagued by theft and criminal property damage. Congregation
member Richard Burt said the building is vandalized monthly.
During the past two weekends, the outside of the church’s sidewalks
and sign were tagged with blue spray paint. Burt said graffiti was again
found on the concrete ground of the front of the church this Saturday.
“It’s a continuous nuisance,” Burt said. “We try to serve the community, and this is the thanks we get from a couple of people.”
Hawaii Police Department Maj. Robert Wagner confirmed St. Jude’s has a
history of vandalism, theft and break-ins. He noted the church’s
willingness to help others, such as by offering hot showers and meals,
might be attracting “some undesirables” to the area.
More here-
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2019/01/08/hawaii-news/vandals-strike-ocean-view-church-again/
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Richard Sui On Chang, known as “Uncle Bishop” while heading the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii and the first person of Chinese heritage to hold the position in the U.S., has died at the age of 76.
Chang was instrumental in helping the late Presiding Bishop Edmond Lee Browning lead the national Episcopal Church in implementing progressive changes, advocating for AIDS victims, the LGBTQ community, female priests and African-Americans.
From 1986 to 1995, Chang was executive officer to Browning in New York, later becoming chief operations officer there from 1995 to 1996. He served as bishop of Hawaii from 1997 to 2007 before retiring.
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http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/09/07/hawaii-news/former-isle-episcopal-bishop-known-for-integrity-advocacy/
From Hawaii-
TO: The Diocese of Hawaiʻi
I am sad to inform you that the Rt. Rev. Richard S.O. Chang, IV Bishop of the Diocese of Hawaiʻi, died this afternoon after a short illness. Please remember Bishop Chang in your prayers.
Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our brother Richard, who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that his death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father's love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages. Amen.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Special-Message-to-the-Diocese--Death-of-Bishop-Richard-Chang.html?soid=1101479076646&aid=DV_weOrrym0
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When trying to find a way to help the community, the Rev. Ryan Newman of All Saints Episcopal Church wanted to be different.
“While other charitable groups primarily focus on food, we thought we would help out in a different way,” Newman said. “And who doesn’t deserve a shower and clean clothes?”
With that question in mind, church volunteers started helping less-fortunate Kauai residents do their laundry. And last month marked two years of Laundry Love Kauai.
The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kapaa Laundromat, where they complete around 90 loads of laundry.
David Murray, originally from Washington, D.C., has been volunteering since the program began.
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http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/volunteers-from-all-saints-church-do-laundry-for-needy/article_eaeb2cde-35f6-5bac-a3d7-3a6814ce4e5d.html
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St. Mary of Moiliili Episcopal Church near the old stadium park might only have 70 worshippers on an Easter Sunday, but pastor Gregory Johnson says his small congregation provides a multitude of services to the homeless and working poor — including much-needed laundry assistance.
He often refers to his church as “little old St. Mary,” but it’s a point of pride. “You don’t need to be a big giant community to make a difference in the community,” Johnson said.
Two years ago St. Mary started a “one-stop pop-up” service every month in partnership with a plethora of providers, including the Institute for Human Services, the University of Hawaii medical school and the Legal Aid Society. Hot meals are served, and bags of groceries are handed out. The number of people served has grown to 90 from 30.
More here-
http://www.staradvertiser.com/2017/05/09/hawaii-news/churches-help-homeless-with-laundry-other-needs/
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A church that was founded 150 years ago with the invitation of King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma celebrated its sesquicentennial Sunday with song, dance and the opening of a 107-year-old time capsule.
Nearly 200 people, including regular parishioners and descendants of the first members, filled Good Shepherd Episcopal Church for the special service.
“What’s most exciting for me is to see how (the church is) doing exciting ministries now,” said Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii. “It’s almost as if 150 years is natural, because as long as you’re giving and caring you have a purpose. A church that stops giving away, stops being part of their community, there’s no reason for them to continue.”
More here-
http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2017/02/wailuku-church-celebrates-150-years-in-hawaii/
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