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!)
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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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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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BIBLE STUDY - GOSPEL OF JOHN
Begins Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 2:00 -3:15 PM
​(In the Church Office between the Thrift Store and Parish Hall)
We are starting a new study in January on the gospel of John. Bring a bible, any translation. If you’ve never been in a Bible Study, there is no better time to start than the New Year! Sign up on the walkway or email Pastor Gae gdchalker@gmail.com.  

ANNUAL MEETING
Sunday, January 26, 2020 (Following the 9:30 Service)
Nominations for the Bishop’s Committee are open! Our Bishop’s Committee is charged with the leadership and business of the church. Each of our Bishop Committee members leads a particular ministry. We are particularly interested in folks who have an interest in one of the following ministries: 

• Outreach to the community
• Prayer ministry 

If you would be interested in serving on the Bishop’s Committee, please let us know. Self nominations are preferred as that way we know you are really interested! Contact Pastor Gae or one of our Bishop Committee members for more information. 

A QUIET MORNING AT CHRIST MEMORIAL
​"God spoke to me..... and the message was..... "
Saturday, February 1, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Quiet Mornings at Christ Memorial are an opportunity to check out of the busy-ness of life and spend
quiet time with God. This month’s teaching, “God spoke to me….and the message was…..” will be about
writing your spiritual autobiography. What have been the significant events on your spiritual journey?
Who have been your greatest teachers? What have you learned about God? Jesus? Yourself? Pastor
Gae will be sharing the process she learned at the Haden Institute of Spiritual Direction.

Quiet Mornings at Christ Memorial begin with a Taize-style worship service. Following the teaching,
participants are invited to journal, create a Soul Collage, meditate, walk the labyrinth, draw, create a
poem, or just sit in quiet under the Poinciana tree. Materials and sustenance of coffee and muffins are
provided.

Faith offering suggested: $10. Sign up on the walkway or email Pastor Gae. gdchalker@gmail.com​

​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. 

WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING

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Christmas at Christ Memorial:
A Peaceful Silent Night and A Blustery Storm

God is so good.  This was a Christmas to be remembered. It was not at all what we planned though.  The church was all set to go — beautifully decorated, the choir had practiced for Christmas Eve and the band was ready for Christmas morning.  Bulletins were printed with the expectation of many tourists celebrating with us.

And then came the news of a storm. Storms for us aren’t usually a concern unless you live in Hanalei.  If there is a lot of rain, you might not be able to get over the bridge. Some of our Altar Guild team live in Hanalei so they were concerned if they came to set up on Christmas Eve and the storm hit, they might not be able to get back. Between Melody and Branch, our terrific ushers, and Pastor Gae, the altar was set with prayer that nothing was forgotten. Although it was a bit wet, Christmas Eve brought a full house. The music was divine beginning with Sandy Moran, Rebecca Hullum, and Christie O’Connell, accompanied by Tony Gaspar on the guitar, performing O Holy Night. Chanterelle Chantara, our Sunday 8:00 am musician, led us all in singing our favorite Christmas hymns.  READ MORE

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​North Shore Christmas Choir at Christ Memorial

​Christ Memorial hosted a beautiful evening in our sanctuary of the sounds of the season performed by the North Shore Christmas Choir, led by Mark Anderson. The choir sang both classic and unique seasonal arrangements in four-part acapella harmony. 

​A reception and Christmas creche exhibit in our Parish Hall coordinated by Susan and Sandy followed the event. Mahalo to Josie who helped set up and decorate the tree and navities scenes; Ms. Mitsui, Melody & Branch, Marilyn & Rich, Molly & Scott, Christie & Patrick, and Sandy & Tommy for providing the bounty of desserts on our reception buffet. 

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!