An online publication of the

Church of the Holy Nativity, Aina Haina

September 5, 2024

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Service Participants:


Click HERE to view the names and assignments for this Sunday and all the other Sundays of this month.


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Clergy:

Rector:

The Rev. Libby Berman

hncrector@gmail.com

The Rev. Jennifer Latham

The Rev. Robert Steele


The Vestry

Sr. Warden: Tusi Mayer

Jr. Warden: Austin Nakoa

Treasurer: Stephanie Ching

Treasurer Emerita:

Jean Steele


Members at Large:

Lila Johnson, Kim Garner, Jack Tonaki, Ginnie Long, Carol Ching, Barbara Coles, Justin Donahue, Jennifer Stikeleather


Ministry Intern:

Bill Heran


Office Hours: M-Th 9-12

(808) 373-2131

In our parish, we pray for:

Mona, Lisa May M, Luci D, Wayne, Heather, Todd, Tom, Kate, Michael, Ann, Joyce, Sandee, Doris, Olav, Linda A, Sue, Esther N, Agenhart E, Joern H, Akiko H, Antone,T, Betty L, Tom D, Loretta F, Luci D, Dave K, Sheri G, Becky H, and Brian S.



AND all who struggle with illness and/or hardship.


Please contact the HNC office with any prayer requests

hncparish@gmail.com or call (808) 373-2131 

We are posting a brief day by day meditation from Forward Movement. It's a great way to start your morning! Just click on the website icon above.

Holy Nativity Thrift Shop

(808) 373-3744


Wednesdays:

9am-12pm


Closed Fridays for the month of September



Saturdays:

9am-12pm



September BLUE tags 50% OFF!


Click here to visit the Thrift Shop webpage


For donations, please donate during store hours, and please do not leave items outside the gate after hours. Mahalo!

The 16th Sunday after Pentecost



Family Sunday


The Season of Creation



Holy Eucharist

September 8, 2024 at 9am

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To join our Zoom service(s) online, Click HERE

Or Dial-in by phone at one of these numbers:

       +1 253 215 8782 

Meeting ID: 537 938 292 (No Password)



Click HERE for Sunday Bulletin

Click HERE for FAMILY Sunday Bulletin


Note: Click on any image to enlarge

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Clergy Conference 2024 in Kapolei!


August 19-21, our Clergy made a proud showing.

Pictured here are Rev. Libby and Rev. Bob with

Dr. Kwok Pui Lan, the keynote speaker at the conference.

Our Revs know Dr. Kwok well, from her time as faculty at Episcopal Divinity School. 

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Welcome our new Music Director,

Ina Young!


Ina is originally from Rostock, Germany, and after graduating college came to Hawai'i in 2006, where she married local boy Fletcher Young.

Ina come to us with a great deal of choir and church music experience, both here in Hawai'i and abroad.


We are very excited about what Ina will bring to Holy Nativity's music program.

 Ina's first Sunday as Music Director will be Sunday, Sept.15th!


E Komo Mai, Ina, we are so glad to have you with us!

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Nothing is Permanent

Except Change.


Sunday, August 25th we prayed for and celebrated "transitions"-- Chandi is "moving house", Carol Otani is moving to Tucson, AZ, (to be nearer to her son) and Wyn Aubrey-Child is returning to California, where she spends part of the year.


We wish them all, much love & good luck!

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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry & EPN Present:
"Vote Faithfully: Episcopalians Engaging the U.S. Election" |
ONLY September 18 at 7:00am HST
Join Presiding Bishop Michael Curry with guests from across the church exploring the meaning behind voting from a theological perspective that centers this civic action as one expression of caring for one another and God’s creation. Our panelists will offer framing for healthy, faith-based civic engagement from the theoretical to the tangible, including addressing why it is important for Episcopal churches to leverage our resources to help our broader communities vote. 
Our panelists will provide an engaging discussion and direct attendees to resources that can help you encourage your parishioners and community to vote faithfully. 
Panelists include:
  • Michael Curry - Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church; New York, New York
  • Willie Bennett - Senior Congregational Engagement Officer, Episcopal Health Foundation; Houston, Texas
  • Joyce Statz - Health and Justice Advocacy Network (HJAN), St. Matthew's Episcopal Church; Austin, Texas
  • Amy Coultas - Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Kentucky; Louisville, Kentucky
  • Alan Yarborough - Church Relations Officer, Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations; Washington, District of Columbia (moderator)

To register for the webinar click below


https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEe8BIyGTlueaMbbrKUDfg?mc_cid=79671f621a&mc_eid=70ade057e3#/registration

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HoMA Visit!




On August 18th Rev. Bob and Jean Steele gave us a walkthrough of the 2nd installation of their gallery 13 showing of vibrant

African American prints, entitled

Forward Together.


The exhibit will be showing until

September 29, 2024.



The 3rd Sunday of each month is free admission.

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SAVE THE DATES!

We have a busy Autumn ahead of us!



Diocesan Education Day (open to all--Fri, Oct 11).

Diocesan Convention (Sat, Oct 12).

Gay Pride Parade (Sat, Oct 19).

HNS Pumpkin Festival (Sat, Oct 26).

Thrift Store Fall Festival (Sat, Nov 9).


Stay tuned for more information as the dates

draw near!

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OUTREACH

TALK STORY




This Sunday 9/8, during Coffee Hour at the middle table on the lanai, all are invited to a discussion of our Holy Nativity outreach activities. 

Debbie Asmus and Jean Steele will collect your input. If your enthusiasm is great, we will jam more chairs around the table!

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REMINDERS


A New Prayer List for a New Season.

Beginning THIS Sunday September 8th, we will have a new Pray List.



To submit names, please call or email the office hncparish@gmail.com

or (808) 373-2131

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The Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity
5286 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821
808-373-2131