To honor the Episcopal saints of Hawai‘i, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at Umi and Hardy streets in Lihu‘e announced their first annual King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma weekend. King Kamehameha
To honor the Episcopal saints of Hawai‘i, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at Umi and Hardy streets in Lihu‘e announced their first annual King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma weekend.
King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma were the first Episcopalians in Hawai‘i, confirmed by Bishop Thomas Staley on November 28, 1862. Marked by altruism and humility, the royal couple is still remembered for their good works and gentle spirits. The Queen’s Medical Center, founded by Emma, is named for her. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Honolulu is named in memory of the King, who died on St. Andrew’s Day in 1864.
The weekend will begin with a concert at 7 p.m. today featuring some of Kaua‘i’s most outstanding musicians: Malani Bilyeu, Norman Ka‘awa Solomon, Manulele, Mark Rossi, Pua Rossi, Ivo Miller, Nalani Brun, Jacyn Fain, Ben and Sheila Herr.
The concert benefits the following ministries: Children and youth ministries, outreach and music (including the All Angels Children’s Choir). Concert tickets are $50, and include a wine and pupu reception at intermission.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, the annual All Angels craft fair will take place in the church parish hall and on the grounds. For the children there will be makahiki (Hawaiian games) from 10 a.m. to noon, with lunch and storytelling from noon to 1 p.m.
All services at St. Michael’s will honor King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma and celebrate their Saints’ Day. Services are at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow; 7:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The 9:45 a.m. service will feature special music and hula.
For more information, call 245-3796 or visit stmichaels-kauai.org
