DISASTER RELIEF: HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED!​

Consider helping our brothers and sisters suffering around the world from disasters including the recent Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Ida.  (Read  Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's special message HERE.) You may send a check to Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, P O Box 293, Kilauea, HI 96754) with the specific fund you'd like to donate to in the memo, or make an online donation through the Episcopal Relief & Development website by clicking on the buttons below.

ERD WEBSITE

Haiti Relief Fund

Hurricane Relief

Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.  Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that it receives from the church and raises from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering. Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.

PLEASE WEAR A MASK.  Due to social distancing restrictions, there are a limited number of seats available for each service.  

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WORSHIPING ONLINE DURING THE PANDEMIC

In the age of COVID-19 and stay-at-home mandates, churches around the world have turned to online worshiping, including Christ Memorial!  Sunday services, Bible Study and Centering Prayer have all gone online with ZOOM so that we can continue to worship and grow in our spiritual journeys.  Here is a  video clip of our Easter blessing by Pastor Gae with music by Chanterelle and our church 'ohana from near and far!

We also share a Holy Week and Easter video of churches around the Diocese celebrating online... see if you can spot Pastor Gae and Chanterelle in it!

HOLY WEEK & EASTER IN THE DIOCESE

Our 8:00 am worship service  is traditional Rite I, found in the Book of Common Prayer.  Music  includes our favorite hymns led by Dr.  Michael Foley on organ. 

Our 9:30 am worship service is more contemporary, Rite II or Rite III.  Music is blended and includes our favorite hymns from both Episcopal and Hawaiian traditions, along with more contemporary Christian music.  Antal "Tony" Gaspar leads our music team.  

Holy Communion is celebrated at both Sunday services.

If you are interested in joining our worship team (Altar Guild, Acolytes, Greeters/Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Hospitality) or our music team, contact the church office for more information or visit our Volunteer page HERE.

Sunday Worship with Holy Communion

8:00 am Traditional Service

9:30 am Contemporary Service

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4:00 pm Centering Prayer
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Wednesday Healing Prayer Service

10:00 am-10:30 am

Holy Week Online Worship Services

Please join us online for Holy Week services using Zoom Video Conferencing.  The bulletins will be posted soon. Just click on the ZOOM button below to connect, up to a half hour before the scheduled times:

PALM SUNDAY
April 5, 2020
9:00 AM
​Morning Prayer & Adoration
(Service Bulletin coming soon)

EVENING PRAYER
4:00 PM
Monday, April 6, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
(Service Bulletin coming soon)

MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 9, 2020
4:00 PM
Meditation on the Foot Washing
(Service Bulletin coming soon)

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GOOD FRIDAY
April 10, 2020
12:00 PM
Station of the Cross
(Service Bulletin coming soon)

EASTER SUNDAY
April 12, 2020
9:00 AM
Morning Prayer: Celebration of the Resurrection
(Service Bulletin coming soon)

CLICK ON THE ZOOM IMAGE BELOW TO JOIN US UP TO 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START TIME.

Join our worship community for all of these services while we stay safe in our homes during COVID-19.  For more information on how to use Zoom, view this short video tutorial:  ​

ZOOM TUTORIAL

CARE, PRAYER & study

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!

COMING UP

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ALL CHURCH WORSHIP AND GATHERINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020.

PRAYER MINISTRY HEALING SERVICE
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. 

Alleluia! He has Risen!

Thank you for joining us!
PALM SUNDAY
April 5, 2020
9:00 AM
​Morning Prayer & Adoration

Thank you for joining us!
EVENING PRAYER
4:00 PM
Monday, April 6, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Thank you for joining us!
​MAUNDY THURSDAY
April 9, 2020
4:00 PM
Meditation on the Foot Washing

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Thank you for joining us!
GOOD FRIDAY
April 10, 2020
12:00 PM
Station of the Cross

EASTER SUNDAY
April 12, 2020
9:00 AM
Morning Prayer: Celebration of the Resurrection

CLICK ON THE ZOOM IMAGE BELOW TO JOIN US UP TO 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED START TIME.

Join our worship community for all of these services while we stay safe in our homes during COVID-19.  For more information on how to use Zoom, view this short video tutorial:  ​

ZOOM TUTORIAL

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!

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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2019 EASTER APPEAL

The holiest time of the year for Christians has arrived, and as we worship through the Season of Easter (Eastertide) that continues for 50 days after Easter, we hope that you have had a chance to read the Easter Appeal letter from Pastor Gae that can be viewed HERE.  To make a donation, click on the Donate icon above and complete your transaction through our secure church Paypal account or, if you prefer, please mail a check to our address shown at the bottom of this page.

Save the Date:  Newcomer’s Lunch
For those new to the church in the past year or so, our newly formed Membership Team is hosting a lunch on Sunday, August 4, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, in the Church Office.  Pastor Gae and members of our Bishop’s Committee will address the following:

• The Episcopal Church and what we believe (how we are same/different from other Christian tribes)  
• The history and ministry of Christ Memorial
• A walking tour of the Sanctuary and burial grounds
• What it means to be a member

For more information, sign up on the Walkway or contact Pastor Gae at gdchalker@gmail.com. 

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SUNDAY WORSHIP AND
HOLY COMMUNION
8:00 AM Traditional Service 
9:30 AM Contemporary Service
Join us for worship in Kauai's historic lava rock Church. For more information about each of our services, please visit our Worship page. Holy Communion is celebrated at both services. Join us for refreshments after church. All are welcome! ​


NA KAMALEI ("BELOVED CHILDREN") PROGRAM
​All keiki (children) are encouraged to attend our 9:30 AM worship service. Pastor Gae will begin this service with a short keiki lesson. Children's choir meets for practice after worship, while parents enjoy refreshments. To learn more about our keiki lesson series, visit our Children & Youth page.

HULA DURING WORSHIP
One of our talented youth church members performed a lovely hula to a traditional Hawaiian melody, accompanied by our music lead, Craig Saupe (below).  Such a joy to be blessed with this beauty during sunday worship services! (note: video file may take a little time to load but is worth the wait!)

​JOIN OUR
CHRIST MEMORIAL DIRECTORY
We are currently updating our church directory to include our ohana near and far. Whether you are on island seasonally or year-round, please click on the link below to submit your information!

WHO WE ARE
We are a vibrant and engaged community of faith that gathers regularly to worship God. We believe God has been revealed to us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. We seek to follow Jesus by showing aloha - through loving and serving all of God's people, from keiki (children) to kapuna (elders), both near and far. We do so with the power of God's Holy Spirit, who stands ready to guide us. All are welcome in this place.

HELEN MITSUI SHARED BLESSING THRIFT SHOP
“The Best Little Thrift Store on Kauai for over 30 years"
Hours for Shopping and Donating
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM 
Wednesday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
For more information, click here.
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