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Makawao Hongwanji will be holding a five-part online study class on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism through May. The class is titled “The Tradition of Shinran Shonin: Introduction to Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.” Shinran is the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Each hourlong session will be offered twice a week at 6 p.m. Thursdays (Thursday, May 14, 21, 28) and 11 a.m. Saturdays (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30). The classes will be offered on Zoom. They are open to the public and free. To register for the Thursday class, go to us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctf-2vqzojGNeS4pvwhMW7vOTOevYvCUYP. To ...

Temple services to be livestreamed

Makawao Hongwanji Mission is holding Facebook live broadcasts of Sunday services. The services also can be viewed later on YouTube, said the Rev. Kerry Kiyohara, resident minister of the temple. He is livestreaming services from his residence. Buddhist study classes are offered via video-conferencing. The link to last Sunday’s service is www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLanEGENYmQ&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=5263e3bd99&mc_eid=110dc8f1ef. The temple has been closed since March 25 to comply with Mayor Michael Victorino’s emergency orders. * Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday ...

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Trinity Episcopal Church By-The-Sea in Kihei will not hold its traditional Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter services due to the governor’s restrictions on large gatherings to combat the spread of COVID-19. For information about online worship, call 879-0161. * Local Religion in Brief is published every Friday and welcomes news releases and announcements from churches and religious organizations in Maui County that wish to publicize guest speakers, special events and programs, and news items. The deadline for submitting releases is 10 a.m. Tuesday in order to be considered for ...

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Health emergency closes temple Makawao Hongwanji Buddhist Temple is closed until further notice in compliance with the declaration of a public health emergency by the County of Maui and the State of Hawaii. All activities at the temple are suspended. Sunday service, sunrise service and chanting the Shoshinge will be livestreamed from the Minister Residence, not the Temple Hall. Buddhist study classes will be offered via videoconferencing. The nokotsudo (columbarium) is open by appointment only. Hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and door handles will be wiped down ...

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Good Shepherd suspends services In light of the coronavirus, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku has suspended its 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist on Saturdays as well as its 7 and 9 a.m. Holy Eucharists on Sundays until further notice. The church is located on the corner of Church and Main streets. For more information, call the church office at 244-4656 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. ***** Church activities may resume April 5 All Faith in Jesus Church activities and services are canceled due to concerns about COVID-19. Tentatively, activities and services will ...

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Holy Week at St. Joseph in Makawao St. Joseph Church in Makawao announces its Holy Week schedule: • 5 p.m. April 4 — Mass • 7, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. April 5 — Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass • 7 and 7:30 a.m. April 6-8 — Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday Mass followed by morning prayer • 7 a.m. April 9 — Holy Thursday morning prayer • 6:30 p.m. April 9 — Mass of the Lord’s Supper • 8-10 p.m. April 9 — Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration • 7 a.m. April 10 — Good Friday morning prayer • 7:30 a.m. April 10 — Stations of the ...