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.

​LENT AT CHRIST MEMORIAL

40 days of wilderness time with Jesus

Our church season of Lent can best be described as a 40-day (excluding Sundays) wilderness time with Jesus.   Following his baptism, Jesus, filled with the Spirit, decided to do some wilderness time, sitting in silence, soul searching, and confronting potential demons.    What were those demons?  The same ones that plague us: The worlds temptations of possessions, power and pride.     

During Lent we pray for healing of old wounds that cause us to miss out on the joy God intends for us.  We also become aware of our sins.  Sins are the times we have failed to show love to others, to  God, and to ourselves.   

With Jesus as our wilderness guide, we have the power to overcome these temptations. And when we fail, we are reminded by the cross that in Him, all sins are forgiven.  God always loves us, and there is always a new day.  

Stations of the Cross

Stations of the Cross is a new addition to the worship of Christ Memorial. Traditionally in the season of Lent, the liturgy of Stations of the Cross takes us through the last week of our Master’s life on this earth.  On March 10, 24 and April 7, from 4:00-4:30 pm,  the service will take place on the lawn (weather permitting) through the burial grounds.  We gather in the sanctuary and then process on our burial grounds to each of the 14 “stations” where there is a visual image. Our spiritual guide will be “Everyone’s Way of the Cross” by Clarence Enzler.  The “stations” were created by members of the church, children and adults. 

Go to the Lent Page

HOLY WEEK & EASTER AT CHRIST MEMORIAL

If you are on Kaua'i, please journey with us during Holy Week and Easter.

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PALM SUNDAY/SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
April 14, 2019 - 8:00 am & 9:30 am
We begin this service outside, remembering Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem. We follow him waving our palm branches as we process into the church singing the familiar hymn, “All Glory, Laud & Honor.” Our joyfulness will quickly change however, as we read and relive His Passion.
4:00 pm Stations of the Cross

MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 18, 2019 - 7:00 pm
​We begin the Triduum, the three most sacred days in the church, by recalling the time when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Jesus instructed his disciples to do for each other as he did for them and so, we too are invited to wash each other’s feet (or just watch). We will also celebrate our last Eucharist until Easter. The sanctuary is stripped of all decoration. The service ends with the walk on our burial grounds.

​GOOD FRIDAY
April 19,2019 - 12:00 pm (Noon)
In this very solemn worship service, we remember and honor the crucifixion. The early church in Jerusalem began a ritual surrounding a relic of the cross of Jesus. The faithful bowed before the cross, looked upon it, and kissed it. A similar practice grew up in Rome, which also claimed a relic of the cross. Eventually, this ritual was done even where there was no relic. At Christ Memorial we bring in our wooden cross and are allowed individual time to come and pray before it.
5:00 pm Stations of the Cross

EASTER SUNDAY
April 21, 2019 - 8:00 am & 9:30 am
Alleluia!  He is Risen!  Celebrate Easter with us!
Following the 9:30 service we will have a traditional Easter egg hunt for all children!

2019 EASTER APPEAL

Below is Pastor Gae's Easter Appeal letter.  Click on the image to view a pdf file of it.  If you would like to make an online donation, click on the Donate icon below to be taken to the church's secure Paypal account.

BISHOP'S VISITATION & BLESSING OF THE COLUMBARIUM

On Sunday, March 31, 2019, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick visited Christ Memorial delivering the sermon and celebrating the Holy Eucharist at both services.  Following the 9:30 service, our new columbarium was blessed and dedicated to the Akana-Sproat 'Ohana.  A delicious lunch was served up in the Parish Hall, where the Bishop welcomed and answered questions by members.  

WORSHIP

Sunday Worship:
8:00 am Traditional Service 
9:30 am Contemporary Service
4:00 pm Centering Prayer:
(1st & 3rd Sundays)
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​Our Sanctuary is open for prayer:
Monday-Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For more information, visit our Worship page HERE where you will also find descriptions of the church seasons.

CONNECT

CARE & PRAYER

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

NEXT STEPS

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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For more information on ways to serve the church and our island, visit the Volunteer page HERE.

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!