Good morning. Here’s what’s new and upcoming at Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, as well as announcements of events that may be of interest to the Moiliili Hongwanji community.

“The White Way” Radio Broadcast for December 12, 2020

The guest speaker for “The White Way” Radio Broadcast for December 12, 2020 was Rev. Blayne Higa, Resident Minister, Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. This broadcast was sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sorakubo.

“Joy of Dharma” | Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani

The December 13th Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Online Dharma Message was “Joy of Dharma,” by Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani, Resident Minister, Moiliili Hongwanji Mission.

Invitation to Sunday Service, December 27th, 2020

Please join us in the last Sunday Service of the year 2020, tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. The service will be conducted by the members of the Jr. YBA United of Honolulu.

This will be an online-only service using Zoom. Please contact the office for the Zoom link by email, if you haven’t joined our online Sunday Services before.

We will hold an informal Talk Story Session immediately after the Sunday service. Simply stay after the service for a while and we will invite you to the breakout room.

Your donation is greatly appreciated. Please go to https://www.moiliilihongwanji.org/donate/. Simply click the “donate” button and follow the instructions.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Finale of the Tributes to Hongwanji Treasures of the Week – December, 2020

The December 23, 2020 FINALE of the tribute videos features Hongwanji Treasures of the Week selected by MAHALO TEAM. Rev. Bert Sumikawa rings the temple bell and provides the opening narration, and MAHALO TEAM provides the closing messages.

The photos are mostly highlights from the 30 previous tributes and showcases the many different health care professionals and essential workers that have worked so hard on behalf of our communities throughout the State of Hawaii. Read more …

Upcoming Events

• 12/31 Year-End Appreciation Video Premiere at 7:00pm.  The link will be shared to newsletter subscribers via email.
• 1/1/2021 at 10am: New Year’s Day Zoom Service.  This will use the same Zoom link as the Sunday Services. Please contact the office for the Zoom link, if you haven’t joined our online Sunday Services before.
• 1/3/2021 at 9am: First Sunday Service in 2021 via Zoom.
• The Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii YouTube channel has new videos weekly.

Have a nice week,

Communications Committee
Moiliili Hongwanji Missions