A message from our Rector

As I began to write this ‘blurb’ for our e-blast this week, I came across one I wrote a few years ago.  It is appropriate for any fourth of July weekend, but seems especially appropriate for this year.  So I’ve decided to repeat it.  It reads, in part:
Tom and I … are visiting some Congregational friends whom we met during the many years I spent as a Congregational minister, before becoming an Episcopal priest.  Congregationalists speak often of freedom, and of independence.  And, they often quote John Winthrop’s sermon given in Plymouth Harbor in 1630, which is said to express the basics of what Americans mean when they talk about being a free and independent people.  Winthrop talks about being like a “city set on a hill,” a light to the whole world, an example of how we are to live as a free people.  Winthrop’s words: "We must delight in each other, make others' conditions our own, rejoice together, mourn together, suffer together, always having before our eyes that we are all members of the one body."  It is from this kind of beginning that our American dream was born and nurtured.  We do not always live this dream to its fullest.  But, it is a part of the American spirit.  And, if you read Winthrop’s words, he is actually not talking so much about “independence” as he is about “interdependence” - all working together for the common good.  E pluribus unum – out of many, one.  When you put it like that, you realize that on Independence Day, we are also celebrating our Interdependence.   So, I wish us all a Happy Interdependence Day, and I look forward to seeing you again soon.  In the meantime, be that city set on a hill, that delights in one another.
Blessings,
Giovan+

Announcements

75th ANNIVERSARY HATS
The baseball caps are here and they look fabulous!  They are $15 each.  We have a lot for adults and also many for kids.  Tom King will have them at church this Sunday.  Also write him, or Chelsea or Giovan, if you'd like to buy one but feel uncomfortable coming by.  We'll figure out how to get them to you.  AND: soon to come: collared St. Christopher's 75th shirts!  Yay!
TECH TEAM NEEDED
Do you have tech experience to share with St. C's?  We’re forming a task force to deal with worship live streaming, screen monitors, sound, etc.  If you can help, PLEASE contact Giovan (808.294.0695) or Preston (615.516.9191).  Mahalo!
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RENEWALWORKS FOR ME
Would you like a personal guide for your spiritual journey?  Check out this free offering from Forward Movement: https://renewalworks.org/resources/rw4me/
HANDBELLS AND HANDCHIMES
From our Director of Music: During the summer break I would like to invite everyone interested in playing Handbells or Handchimes at church to practice with me on Wednesdays 3pm - 4pm in the sanctuary. The Handbell set I have is specifically designed for young ringers (as all bells are lightweight and small in size), but anyone can ring them. We will learn some music reading and rhythm and of course play music together!  Please let me know who is planning to attend in advance so I have enough sheet music for everyone. (ina.young82@gmail.com).  We will be practicing social distancing protocols.  Thank you!  -Ina Young
NURSERY IS NOW OPEN
Miss Cheryl is will be back in the nursery room this Sunday.  St. Chris Kids in bell and chimes choir are invited to the nursery room both before and after you play bells.
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KIDZART SUMMER CAMP
This summer we are proud to host KidzArt Windward in our classrooms.  Keiki ages 3-12 are encouraged to be creative in these fun week-long camps.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Are you affected by COVID-19 or issues that have arisen as a result of it (medical, social, financial, etc)?  Please let us know!  We have resources with which we may help you.
Please notify any vestry members on the Care of Parish Committee: 
Linda Bruckner (753-2315)
Paula Sterling (254-3114)
Talbert Takahama (295-1115)
Joanna Witt (528-5945)
CONFIRMATION AT THE CATHEDRAL
Saturday, July 11 at 5:30 pm.  The Bishop invites all who’d like to be confirmed or renew their vows to join him at this wonderful service.  Giovan and Preston are happy to chat with you about this.  Please contact us (Giovan; Preston).
BIBLE STUDY
Bible study is now held in Nikki Foster’s yard, by the beach, on Thursdays at 10:00 am.  Please contact Giovan (294.0695 or by email) for more information.  We are studying Matthew.  No advance preparation needed, but please bring a Bible.
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For those who do not have a copy of the Book of Common Prayer with you, Church Publishing has made an easy-to-navigate PDF version of the Book of Common Prayer available by clicking here.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
--Blood Bank Hawaii
We had a May blood drive planned at St. Christopher’s and that has been cancelled. Nonetheless, you may still give blood at Adventist Health Castle (note new location).  Make sure you make an appointment first on their website: http://bloodbanktough.org
-- IHS
​You can also help at IHS (founded by our own Fr. DuTeil). You may bring food, serve meals, etc. Go to https://ihshawaii.org for more information.
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Family Promise on hiatus for 2020
​We can still help. Please visit their website for ways to make a difference. https://familypromisehawaii.org/
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