The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement strives to be a welcoming congregation. When you arrive, you can expect to be greeted by a greeter who will hand you a service bulletin.  They will gladly answer any questions you have about our church and how we worship.  And show you where the restrooms are if you need them.  After the service, the clergy greet worshipers on their way out of the church and are available to answer any questions about our community. On Sundays, we have a coffee hour after each service, which allows us to meet other parishioners, share a cup of coffee, and fellowship.  

Oh, and no, you won't have to stand to introduce yourself.  We hope you'll share your name and email address so we can stay in touch with what we are doing at St. Clement. 

Either way, we are glad you have you worship with us!  E komo mai! 

YES!  We have an access ramp near the front of the church on the playground side of the church's porte-cochere. Accessible single-stall (non-gendered) restrooms are in our Parish House, a few steps away. A baby changer is located in the last restroom. In worship each week, we bring Holy Communion to those unable to come forward to receive.  Please just let an usher know if you need that assistance. 

Additionally, we are working toward obtaining an audio frequency induction loop (AFIL).  Please let the greeters and ushers know if that would be helpful for you.

If you have a concern or need, please don't hesitate to let us know. Ushers will be glad to assist you as much as they can. If you have questions or concerns, we invite you to contact us during the week before the service by calling the Parish Office at 808-955-7745 or by email.

Come as you are. Folks dress in various ways at the Episcopal Parish of St. Clement. We live in Hawaiʻi, so it is varied; aloha wear and shorts are not uncommon. Even our priest will wear shorts under their vestments and take off their slippers (sandals) before they come into the church.  

In any service, whether you are a tourist or a local, come as you are.  Jesus did!  

Anyone! However, ushers and greeters tend to have more answers readily available. If you need something, don't be afraid to ask. If someone doesn't know the answer, they can help you find an usher or greeter or direct you to one of our priests.

You won't be the only one. We have regulars and visitors from other Christian traditions, as well as from different religious traditions. And people who consider themselves agnostic or atheist. We are reminded that Jesus walked, talked, and loved people different from himself.  Our motto is that we strive to love the way Jesus loves.

Whether we become a home for you on your spiritual journey or a stopping place for refreshment, we hope you experience our community as a place of welcome and spiritual growth. Please ask our clergy if you have questions or want to discuss worshiping with us.

You'll see our church building when you pull into the parking lot. On the right is our Parish House, where our offices and meeting spaces are located.

If you need a nursery or have children or teens attending Sunday School, our ushers can help you locate the right rooms.

Just wander around!  You are welcome here! 

"Episcopal" comes from the Greek term used in scripture for the word "bishop." We call ourselves Episcopal because we organize ourselves in clusters of churches called dioceses; each diocese has a bishop. In other words, the Episcopal Church is the 'Bishop' Church.

Episcopal is pronounced with an emphasis on the "i-s." Appropriately, the quintessential verb is—to be—reminding us that faith is not just an intellectual exercise but part of who we are and who we are becoming.

And in case you are wondering, We attend an Episcopal Church, but we are called Episcopalians.  

We have a parking lot for the church and can generally find room for everyone. If not, we'll make room. If you have trouble parking, it is okay to double park; just be sure to let one of the ushers know - they can help you find better parking or be aware in case the blocked person needs to leave.

You are also welcome to utilize street parking.  Just be cautious about where you might get a ticket.  Double-check the signage.  

While children are welcome to join us for the entire worship service, we offer Sunday school classes during the 9:30 a.m. service during the school year.  Our Family Ministries coordinates special events periodically through the summer. Sunday School and Nursery take the summer months off as a break and usually resume in mid-August.

Please check with the Parish Office here if you need more clarification or have questions. 

You can also find more information here about the Family Ministries Sunday School, including how to register.

Not. Questioning our faith, even doubting it, can be a sign of faith. If you have questions or like to ask what you believe, we are a church where you can have a thoughtful conversation as part of your faith formation. Reason is not only an essential source of authority within the church (Scripture, Tradition, and Reason). Loving God with our mind is part of the greatest commandment of Scripture.

The late comedian Robin William once listed these top 10 reasons to be an Episcopalian:

10. No snake handling.

9. You can believe in dinosaurs.

8. Males and females God created them; male and female, we ordain them.

7. You don’t have to check your brains at the door.

6. Pew aerobics.

5. Church year is color-coded.

4. Free wine on Sunday.

3. All of the pageantry – none of the guilt.

2. You don’t have to know how to swim to get baptized.

And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:

1. No matter what you believe, there’s bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.

Come and see for yourself.