Lahaina Hongwanji members informed of services and activities on Maui

The Bishop’s Office is reaching out to Lahaina Hongwanji members to share that Kahului Hongwanji, Makawao Hongwanji, and Wailuku Hongwanji are providing the following services and activities. We are sharing the information here too. Kahului Hongwanji Kahului Hongwanji Tuesday Gathering Every Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Kahului Hongwanji...

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August 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

The August 2023 HQ Update begins with four items relating to the Maui wildfire disaster: a statement from Bishop Umitani, a message from President Warren Tamamoto, reminders about how to give to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund, and information about a Maui Wildfire Memorial Service on September 24. Several...

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HHMH website serves as go-to source for official communications from Bishop’s Office on the Maui disaster and relief efforts

Due to the high volume of inquiries, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Headquarters would like to ask you to please first go to our website at www.hongwanjihawaii.com (click “Fire Updates”) for the latest information regarding the disaster on Maui and our relief efforts for those on Maui.

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Committee on Social Concerns Wildfire Relief Update

August 15, 2023 The Committee on Social Concerns has made the following initial donations to immediately support relief efforts and individuals impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui. Omimai is an expression of caring for those affected by this disaster. $10,000 Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund $10,000 Maui Food...

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July 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the July 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message From The Bishop Personnel 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update 66th YBA State Convention Report 2023 Hawaii District Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson) Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for Bishop Umitani (8/5) Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji...

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June 2023 Headquarters Update now available online

See the June 2023 Headquarters Update for the following content: Columns and News Bishop Eric Matsumoto’s final column as Bishop: “Namo-amida-butsu!” Reflections on the Joint Celebration in Kyoto by Dr. Warren Tamamoto Personnel News: Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Rev. Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Rev. Mariko Nishiyama, Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani...

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