WEEKLY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 9, 2022
Sunday Worship

The First Sunday After the Epiphany

Scripture Readings for this Sunday:

Service of Holy Eucharist 
with Music, in the Sanctuary

8:00 am

Please wear a mask.

Service of Holy Eucharist 
with Music, in the Sanctuary

9:30 am

Please wear a mask.
WELCOME TO CHRIST MEMORIAL
Welcome to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. We are devoted to following the life and teachings of Jesus, the Christ.  

We hope your experience worshiping with us will bless and enrich your life. 

People of all faiths are welcome to worship with us on Sunday.

During pandemic time, join us at 9:30 here.
WHAT IS AN ANNUAL PARISH MEETING?
The Annual Parish Meeting is a meeting of the members of a parish. The by-laws of the parish generally require an annual parish meeting and state the qualifications to be a voting member of the parish. Diocesan canons may state requirements concerning parish meetings. The annual parish meeting typically elects vestry members, and it may elect vestry officers. Delegates to diocesan convention and representatives to other diocesan, deanery, or parish entities may also be elected by the parish meeting. The budget of the parish may be presented. The rector, vestry officers, and ministry leaders may make presentations at the annual parish meeting. The parish by-laws may allow the rector or a majority of the vestry to call a special parish meeting at any time. The by-laws may specify the requirements for a special parish meeting, including the requirements for notice to the members of the parish.

Christ Memorial's Annual Parish meeting
will be held on:

January 30, 2022 at 11:00 am

Stay tuned for more details.
TEACHING SERIES:
RE-THINKING CHURCH

What if Church is not something we have to do?

A six-week exploration of the basics.
Skepticism and criticism are essential in the search for truth:

“What is skepticism in principle but
enquiry, investigation, examination? and what is criticism but separating, distinguishing, judging,
determining between the true and the false, the good and the bad.”
–William Porcher DuBose

GENERAL TOPICS

The Scriptures: What in the World is God doing?
Spiritual Growth & The Church’s Life: Practical Worship and Changing Belief
Holy Baptism & The Church: God in the Here and Now
Holy Eucharist: Our Holy Common-Union
The Prayer Book Rule of Life: Day by day we bless you


JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY
at 9:00 a.m.

From the comfort of your own
computer via Zoom
POSTPONED: YOUTH PRAYER HIKE
Due to rising COVID-19 (Omicron variant) concerns, the Episcopal Youth Community has postponed the January 15, 2022 hike. We are hoping to reschedule the event in February or March depending on the situation in our local communities.

Please stay tuned for more information from the Episcopal Youth Community by visiting the Diocesan Youth webpage HERE.

Stay safe and healthy! Mahalo.
WEST KAUA'I EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES A NEW PREIST
The people of the Episcopal Church on West Kaua'i and the Bishop of Hawai'i, Rt. Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, have called The Rev. Kerry Holder Joffrion to be their new Vicar. She will begin serving here February 1, 2022.
 
She has been at ECWK as one of our 'priests-in-residence' several times over the past few years and has made a positive impact on our faith community and the community in general during her relatively short time here.

Kahu' Kerry and her husband Peter (pictured here with daughter Lilly) live in Huntsville, Alabama and have four adult children.

Blessings in your new chapter!
EPIPHANY: HOPE AND GRATITUDE
By the Rev. Heather L. Melton, staff officer for the United Thank Offering

One of the things that you might not know about me is that I am a huge fan of folk art and local traditions. With the internet, we’ve been able to learn about all sorts of things that people do to make art or celebrate life events; unfortunately, as we share information, sometimes traditions get lost, merged, or simply changed. 

Epiphany is one of my favorite feast days in The Episcopal Church because of all the amazing ways that people celebrate it. Some of you will welcome the arrival of the three kings with presents (for our Episcopalian family in Italy, La Bufana will bring gifts to children). Others will celebrate with a three kings party or with rosca de reyas. Still others will usher in “king cake” season and an extended period of Mardi Gras. Others will chalk their doorway; some will go to church for candles to be blessed. Some households will remove their Christmas decorations. There are so many ways to celebrate Epiphany—it is sort of a magical moment around the world where people note not only the shift in the seasons but an important moment in our liturgical year. It’s a moment to give thanks for what was and what will be. Epiphany marks a transitional moment in the story of our faith as a new year begins to unfold...
ZOOM CLASS: REBUILD
THE INNER TEMPLE!
Dr. Matt Miller (Christ Memorial’s guitarist, reader and cross sculptor), is offering a ZOOM class in how to “go to God the Father,” because Jesus said in John 14:12, “You can do all I have done, and more, because I go to the Father.”

After twenty-five years of research and experiment, Dr. Matt can now explain the techniques used by the Egyptian desert Fathers, taught to monks in the Byzantine monasteries, and practiced among Western Christian mystics, to enter into direct experience of God. Jesus knew these techniques, and He taught them to us in a very strong and powerful way, especially in His miracles, and in the Sermon on the Mount.

If you want to come closer to direct experience of Jesus’ God of Love, sign up now to rebuild your Inner Temple. It will take two to three months to work through the material in weekly meetings, depending on how fast we learn the techniques. We will agree on a date and time that works for all the students – not on Thursday, the day of Pastor-in-Residence Edwin Wills’ Teaching Series.

Rebuild the Inner Temple! only has four seats remaining. So if you have questions, or want to sign up, e-mail Dr. Matt Miller at mahopmi@gmail.com today! 

This is a private teaching Matthew is offering. He has graciously included an invitation to Christ Memorial members who might be interested.
COLORADO EPISCOPALIANS
COORDINATE AID TO THOSE
AFFECTED BY WILDFIRE
Egan Millard
January 3, 2022

A statue stands amid the remains of homes destroyed by the Marshall Fire in Louisville, Colorado. The wildfire burned over 6,100 acres and destroyed some 1,000 homes in Boulder County between Dec. 30 and 31. Photo: Alyson McClaran/Reuters

Episcopalians in Boulder County, Colorado, are beginning the long task of recovering from a devastating wildfire that destroyed about 1,000 homes and burned over 6,000 acres in Superior and Louisville, suburbs northwest of Denver, on Dec. 30 and 31.

Mike Orr, canon for communications and evangelism for the Diocese of Colorado, said that the Episcopal churches in the area had not been damaged but some parishioners had lost their homes. No deaths or major injuries were reported as of Jan. 2, though two people were missing, The New York Times reported.

“The rectors and priests in charge are coordinating some of those efforts on the ground to assess the immediate needs of those families right now, as well as the needs of people who don’t call themselves Episcopalians,” Orr told Episcopal News Service. “This week we’re going to be putting out a request for people who want to give to that cause and we’ll be coordinating that through the Office of the Bishop, setting up a way for people to apply for funds to meet their needs.”

Orr added that the Rev. Carl Andrews, the diocese’s disaster coordinator, is working with Episcopal Relief & Development, which has already provided an initial grant to the diocese.

The area affected by the wildfire, which had been suffering from a severe drought, was hit by high winds last week, including gusts of 108 miles per hour, which fanned the flames. Two days later, about a foot of snow blanketed the area, putting out the fire but hampering recovery efforts. Investigators continue to look for the cause of the wildfire.

During and after the wildfire, the Episcopal churches in the area shared status updates on social media, including the aid programs that are being deployed.

“We enter dusk on the eve of a new year with heavy hearts as the impact of the fires continues to sink in,” wrote the Rev. Lyndon Shakespeare, rector of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Broomfield.

“The reality for many is nothing less than challenging. While it is indeed a miracle that the human fatality count remains at zero at this moment, the outlook for those who have lost homes and property involves difficult choices about the next steps.”

Holy Comforter is part of Broomfield VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), a network of nonprofits and community groups that are coordinating assistance, and Shakespeare said there are preliminary plans for the church to host a donation site for clothing and other supplies.

“The winds on [Dec. 30] took down a tree across the street from the rectory, and half of our fence,” wrote the Rev. Mary Kate Réjouis, rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Boulder. “As the rest of that day unfolded, that loss is small in the context of what happened next. Thank you for your support in prayer and concern for our evacuated parish households, all of whom have found that their homes are intact. The impact of losing almost 1,000 buildings, almost all of them homes, within a few hours will be felt for years.”

Réjouis encouraged parishioners to donate to the Wildfire Fund established by the Community Foundation of Boulder County, and said she would use donations to her discretionary fund to help parishioners of the neighboring churches who were affected by the wildfire. She also warned that the long journey of recovery was just beginning.

“As much as I’d like to be able to do something, anything, right now, the long-haul needs are just unfolding,” she wrote. “On Friday morning, neighbors and I helped remove the tree across our neighbor’s drive, so she could access her car. That felt good – really good. A task to accomplish. I wish fire recovery were that easy. It’s not.”

Correction: The Rev. Mary Kate Réjouis’s surname was misspelled in an earlier version of this story.

– Egan Millard is an assistant editor and reporter for Episcopal News Service. He can be reached at emillard@episcopalchurch.org.
TOMORROW: A ZOOM OFFERING ON CENTERING PRAYER
From ReSource for Christian Spirituality

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 2022, 9:00-11:00 am HST
INTRODUCTION / REFRESHER TO CENTERING PRAYER

12-step friendly

“Be still and know that I am God”
Start your new year with learning about the ancient practice of Centering Prayer or deepen and refresh your existing practice.

We will talk about prayer as relationship, origins and context of the prayer, thoughts and the sacred word, deepening the practice and the fruits of Centering Prayer. There will be time for sharing and questions and we will have a 10-minute practice and a full 20-minute sit.

Presenter will be Liedeke Bulder, who has been practicing Centering
Prayer for many decades. She is a commissioned presenter and the Kauai
contact person and coordinator for Contemplative Outreach Ltd. Liedeke
also is an award winning artist and enrolled in the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program.

Register by contacting: Resource Director Phyllis Meighen at
(808) 647-4346 or phyllismeighen@gmail.com. Love offering
gratefully accepted through www.resourceforchristianspirituality.com

You will receive a link via email once registered.
THIS IS MY OFFERING
A Prayer:

Magnificent Holy Father. 
I stand before you at this altar. So many have given you more.
I may not have much I can offer. Yet what I have is truly yours. 
This is my offering, dear Lord. 
This is my offering to You, God.


Your offering enables us to maintain worship, prayer and study during this time. Help us continue to provide a beautiful, flourishing, and safe "Sanctuary for the Spirit" at our historic and faithful church on Kaua'i.
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Change to Automated Giving: Thank you to those of you who automate your giving and have a plan to support your church. Your consistent, planned generosity makes it possible for us to budget and dream responsibly. Want to change to automated giving? It makes life easy, especially if you travel.

Live off island? If you have a prayer intention or would like to pray for those on our prayer list, email our office. To be part of the church collective means we all share in the cost of being a church. We want our church to have inspiring worship; pastoral care for those in need; beautiful church grounds; programs to learn and grow; and tools to reach out to those who are seeking a closer relationship with God. See the different ways you can share your gifts, on our Giving page HERE. 
If you like to give by check, please send to:
Christ Memorial Episcopal Church,
P.O. Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754

Or consider changing to Automated Giving. It makes life easy. Just click on the button below to make a one-time or recurring donation. 

Thank you for your love and care for our Christ Memorial community!

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday school will be held at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall across from Christ Memorial with beloved teachers Leona and Keana.

Masks are required.

Aloha ke akua.
THRIFT STORE IS OPEN

Shopping Hours:

Monday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Friday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am -3:00 pm



Donations Accepted: 

Monday 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday  12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Please wear a mask
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Helen Mitsui Shared Blessings Thrift Shop in Kilauea is seeking Volunteers for 2021.

Each volunteer shift is a 2-4 hour commitment for a minimum of one day per week. Experience in Retail, Customer Service, and/or Retail a plus, but not required.

Volunteers are invaluable to serving our community. Our goal is to reuse, repurpose and recycle goods — keeping as much as possible out of landfill — while providing our community with access to reasonably priced, quality merchandise.

Here are ways you can help:
* Greeters welcome shoppers and monitor our COVID guidelines.
* Customer Care helps shoppers to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
* Merchandisers organize departments, restock the floor and display retail goods.
* Philanthropy distributes merchandise to organizations in need.
* Donation Intakers receive, sort and process donations.

Work-from-Home volunteers help prepare merchandise for sale. We are especially looking for help in these areas:
* Games: checking games to ensure all components are intact
* Stationery: packaging up cards and envelopes
* Holidays: preparing merchandise for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentines, 4th of July, and more
* School, Office, Art Craft Supplies: organizing and packaging materials for reuse
* Toys: sorting, cleaning, and packaging toys
* Hardware: sorting and packaging tools, materials, electronics and appliances

Requirements?
*Team players with a genuine interest in serving the community and contributing to the reuse movement.
* Willingness to support COVID-19 safety measures set by Shared Blessings
* Physically able to lift 50 pounds (Merchandisers and Donation Intakers only)

Benefits?
Serving the community and our environment is rewarding work. We have a lot of fun! New merchandise is donated daily, so the element of surprise and wonder is constant. Get a first peek and more!

Interested?
Click on the reply button here! Let us know 1) your interests, 2) your availability to volunteer and 3) your contact information. Mahalo!
PRAYER REQUESTS THIS WEEK
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. We remember especially those on our prayer list. Healing of body, mind and spirit for: Janice, Marilyn, Webb, David, Linda, David and Satya. We pray for our previous Pastor in Residence, Paige Hanks and her husband David Hanks, whom recently lost David’s mother.  We pray that you will bring people together in worship. Enliven your church and bless Michael our musician, our clergy and lay leadership. We pray for our sibling Episcopal congregations on Kauai: St John and St Paul, West Kauai, St Michael & All Angels, Lihue and All Saints, Kapaa; and for all churches on the North Shore. We pray for our own congregation of Christ Memorial, Kilauea for those present, online and absent - that all of us together may be united in your ministry. 
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Thrift Store Hours :

Monday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Tuesday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Thursday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Friday 2:00 pm -5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am -3:00 pm


For a safe shopping experience, we can only allow 8 shoppers in the store at any time. 

All must wear masks and use hand sanitizer.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Meets in the Parish Hall:
Monday 6:15 - 7:15 pm & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00-11:00 am & 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Go to www.kauaiaa.org for more info.
Keep up-to-date with messages from the Bishop. Click on the buttons below to view the Bishop's weekly Monday & Wednesday messages, and find links to online worship in the Diocese.
QUICKLINKS
Christ Memorial Episcopal Church
2509 Kolo Road, Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 482-4824