CHRIST MEMORIAL
Episcopal Church

A sanctuary for the spirit ~ He pu'uhonua no ka 'uhane ~ Since 1940

WELCOME TO CHRIST MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH

We are committed to living and sharing God's love, guided by the teachings and ministry of Jesus the Christ.

WORSHIP

Sunday Worship:
8:00 am Traditional Service 
9:30 am Contemporary Service

4:00 pm Centering Prayer
(Now every Sunday!)

Wednesday Prayer Healing Service
​10:00 AM-10:30 AM
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​Our Sanctuary is open for prayer Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Learn more about the Church Seasons HERE.

CONNECT

CARE, PRAYER & study

Including information on Centering Prayer, Bible Study, and our Men's Fellowship Group

CAMPUS CALENDAR

Map & Directions

SERVE & SHARE

Shared Blessings Thrift Shop
Hours to donate, shop & volunteer:
Tuesday 2:00  – 5:00 pm 
Wednesday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday  2:00 - 5:00 pm
Friday  2:00 - 5:00 pm
Saturday  9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Donations are also being accepted during Sunday services.  See the red bins on the walkway!
The Thrift Shop now accepts credit cards and offer gift certificates!  For more information on ways to serve the church and our island, visit the Volunteer page HERE.

COMING UP

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES
February 26, 2020

12:00 Noon:  Traditional with Imposition of Ashes
5:00 pm:  Contemplative with Imposition of Ashes

Following the 5:00 pm service is a Labyrinth Walk with the Stations of the Cross (weather permitting).

PRAYER MINISTRY HEALING SERVICE BEGINS!
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

One of the seven sacraments in our church is known as Unction, or Healing. Every Wednesday at 10:00 am – 10:30 am, Christ Memorial will have a Healing Service in the sanctuary. We will pray for the healing requests that come in every day from those who visit the church. There will also be Anointing and Laying on of Hands for those who desire it.

​LET'S PLAY MINI GOLF!
Join fellow Christ Memorial parishioners for some fun every last Sunday of the month at the Anaina Hou Mini Golf & Gardens!  We play 18 holes of fun mini golf surrounded by a Hawaiian Botanical Garden. Journey through the history of Hawai'i and its tropical flora, while water hazards, pipe shots and other obstacles make for a fun and challenging game for all ages. Mini golf is free with a Hawaiian ID on Sundays. 

Thrift Shop: Seeking Donation Intakers

COME BE A PART OF A JOYFUL MINISTRY!

The Helen Mitsui Shared Blessing Thrift Shop is seeking Donation Intakers.  This is a part-time paid position, up to 15 hours per week. As a representative of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, Donation Intakers are there to graciously optimize the intake of donations that will fuel sales and revenue growth for our ministries.  We are looking for a team player that is able to interact with donors and customers with a cheerful and gracious attitude.  Interested persons should send a cover letter expressing your interest, qualifications, and a resume of your work history to KilaueaChristMemorial@gmail.com.  Below are the responsibilities and Requirements for this position:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and present a friendly and thankful attitude toward donors
• Collaborate respectfully with team members to sort responsibly
• Facilitate the redistribution of donations to approved philanthropies

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to lift 50 pounds
• Pass a background check and/or drug test
• Experience in Receiving and/or Retail a plus!

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

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PRAYER CHAPEL: Christ Memorialʻs Newest Worship Ministry

DEDICATION OF THE PRAYER CHAPEL
on Wednesday, February 5, we dedicated our new little Sanctuary Prayer Chapel. The Chapel is a quiet little space that was originally the Sacristy when the church was built in the early 40’s. When a new sacristy was built behind the sanctuary, it became a hallway and storage area. A team led by Maggie Lea, our church historian, renovated the space. 

Parishioner Dr. Matt Miller designed and created the beautiful wall cross made out of koa wood, matching the koa wood table given by Linda Sproat. The Chapel also features a portrait of Queen Liliʻuokalani and a prie dieu (kneeler) and small pew. It’s a lovely place to sit and read or pray.

DR. MATT MILLER INSPIRED TO HAND CARVE A CROSS FOR OUR PRAYER CHAPEL
​Dr. Matt Miller volunteered to make a cross for Christ Memorial’s Prayer Chapel. He says he was inspired by his “angel” who showed him a vision of a living cross. He drew what he saw in that vision. But he did not know any way of carving what he had drawn. Again, his “angel” appeared, showing him a vision of carving techniques that made it possible to render her design in wood. He brought the finished cross to Christ Memorial, as a gift for the baby Jesus, on Christmas morning, 2019.

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ANNUAL MEETING 2020 RECAP
Christ Memorial held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Parish Hall.  Members were treated to a delicious lunch by the Fellowship team of Margaret, Lorraine and Judy.  Pastor Gae highlighted the accomplishments in 2019, including an increased attendance by 10%, Sunday school success, completion and dedication of the Columbarium, construction of the labyrinth, and a record year of donations and sales at our Thrift Shop!

We gave thanks to all those who served faithfully, with special recognition to David Akana, who has been the Bishopʻs Warden for the past 7 years. His selfless leadership helped see Christ Memorial through some tough transitions, while working hard to care for the buildings and grounds.  We welcomed new leaders to the Bishopʻs Committee: Rebecca Hellum (Bishopʻs Warden), Suzanne Kobayashi (Future Planning/Vicarage), Sandy Moran (Outreach) and our new Treasurer, Tom Blankley (non-voting).

Christ Memorial is an amazing little church. Every day, you can see a stream of tourists stopping by, taking photos, walking the burial grounds and the labyrinth, and coming into the sanctuary to pray. We are blessed to have committed church members who love and care for our property. And we are blessed with Shared Blessings volunteers who are committed to providing an amazing shopping experience that assists in funding the mission and ministries of our church.  

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THIS IS MY OFFERING... MAHALO!

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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.

Thank you to all of our members who submitted their pledge offering for 2020. At Christ Memorial, as in all Episcopal churches, we believe we all share in the cost of being church.  We are now beginning the work on the church budget. You can still make a pledge. Just ask an usher for a Pledge card.

Change to Automated Giving: Thank you to those of you who automate your giving and having 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. Contact our Treasurer Tom Blankley for information at tblankley@msn.com. 

Live off island? If you have a prayer intention or would like to pray for those on our prayer list, email Pastor Gae at gdchalker@gmail.com.  Please consider making a pledge and completing a pledge offering card.  Completing the pledge offering card enables the treasurer and the Bishop’s Committee to create a budget for the church. 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.   Pledges may also be made online, and automatic payments set up through PayPal.  Visit the Radical Giving webpage HERE for more information.

Morning Coffee Inspirations from Pastor Gae

Get your dose of weekly inspiration from Pastor Gae.  Her thoughts and reflections are shared through this feature on the E-News.  Click HERE to view  issues of the weekly E-news... and don't forget the coffee!

Aloha!

​We welcome everyone.
 
We are all God's children.
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​Please join us!