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List of 20 news stories.
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Seabury Sings!
Thanks to Ms. Schad, and our amazing student, staff, and faculty tech crew, we've had some amazing moments of singing in Assembly recently! There's been the stomping of feet and the clapping of hands. There's been the sound of voices uniting to the top of Seabury's beautiful ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center (A'CAC). Yes, Seabury Hall's Alma Mater—the Seabury Hall school song—it's making a comeback. (I hear the Song has even made an appearance in a study hall or two!) -
Back to School Night
I offered this reflection at the beginning of our amazing Parent and Guardian, Back to School Night, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Mahalo nui to our Faculty and Staff for making the night possible, together with student volunteers from the Class of 2025! -- Fr. Chris -- -
First Assembly of 2024-2025
There's nothing like a first day of school at Seabury Hall, particularly as we gathered—all 530+ students and 100+ Faculty and Staff—for an "All School" assembly in the gym on August 12, 2024. Our new Hula Kumu, Kamahiwa Kawa'a, offered an Oli and spoke of the Hawaiian values which unite us as a school 'ohana. Our new Student Body President, Jack Bendon III, Class of 2025, encouraged us with conviction and fortitude for the new school year ahead of us. -
Seabury Remembers
Seabury Hall gathered at the Reflection Pond on August 8, 2024 to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Maui Fires. It was a time to gather as one school, one 'ohana—together with the larger Maui community who sought to find pause, to find meaning, to find moments of reflection. -
Israel & Gaza
“People of faith and goodwill can organize and address our governments to call for humanitarian aid to flow freely to those in desperate need in Gaza; for the release of all hostages; for an end to all targeting of children and other civilians; and for a de-escalation of violence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem." - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry -
NJHS / NHS
Friends,
I recently was invited to offer a commendation and blessing at the Seabury Hall National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and National Honor Society (NJS) induction ceremony, held in the ‘A’ali’ikuhonua Creative Arts Center (A'CAC) on April 11th. NJHS is Advised by English Instructor, Mrs. Ariel Merritt while NJS is Advised by Fine Arts Instructor, Mrs. Wendy Romanchak. Driven by the creativity of our students, these two chapters at Seabury are finding energizing ways of modeling the four NHS tenants: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Below, I share my words and the prayer offered that evening. I encourage you to learn more about the organization here, and to look out for the many opportunities that our students will offer in the future!
Peace,
Chris+ -
Kate Cooper Day
The Buddha said, “Have compassion for all beings, rich and poor alike.”“Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy. -
Tu BiShvat
“Singing is an incredibly vulnerable act. You are, quite literally, producing sound from within your body–you are the instrument! Your breath and vocal chords are serving, for you to express yourself.” -
A reflection, intention, and prayer for the new school year—Assembly January 8, 2024
A very warm welcome back to school! I hope you had a wonderful winter break and that you had time, these holidays, to be with friends and family. I’m excited to be back with you–as your Chaplain–and for the energy of this new semester to drive us forward in hope for the future. -
Hall-iday Tree Lighting Reflection 2023
Friends: this night, as we formally begin this Holiday Season at Seabury Hall, we look to images of darkness and light to illuminate the way for Maui and our school ‘ohana. Our theme for this year’s Hall-iday is, “A Light of Hope.” A Light of Hope connects us with seasonal stories, both religious and secular, which call us to remember that even in the darkest moments, the strength of love, the song of peace, and the light of hope is always with us. -
Hawaiian Independence Day & Feast of the Holy Sovereigns
"The Beautiful Flag of Hawaii, Let it forever wave."
Photo Credit: Front Cover of Ka Nūpepa Kūʻokoa, Ianuari 1, 1862. Hawaiian Historical Society.As Chaplain, I regularly send emails to staff and faculty members, inviting them to celebrate or commemorate a certain moment in the calendar, the history of these beautiful islands, or a particular spiritual or religious occasion. This is one such invitation … -
Indigenous Heritage Month
November is Indigenous Heritage Month, and so we’d like to take a moment to pay tribute to these ancestors past and present, the original caretakers of the land which became North America. As we do so, we hold in tension our place in the world and in these beautiful islands, alongside the Kānaka Maoli–the Native Hawaiian people–who are the original caretakers of this place. But we also acknowledge our connections to North America through a history of imperialism, and the continued systems of governmental oversight, militarization, and commercialization. -
Transgender Awareness Week
Friends, as a school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, Seabury Hall is proud to be a community that empowers full equality for all people. We embrace all gender identities and expressions. And we passionately support and welcome all people to marriage and ministry–no matter their gender or sexuality. Thus, our school and spiritual values affirm: while the world’s not perfect, and we are all in need of support, healing, and renewal; all are loved. All belong. All people reflect the beauty of God. -
Veterans Day
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Episcopal Schools Week
Friends, this week we celebrate Seabury Hall’s founding as an Episcopal School in 1964 as part of the 2023-2024 Episcopal Schools Celebration! But what is an Episcopal School? -
International Day of Peace
Friends, we know, I think instinctively, that peace begins with us. Yes, peace begins with me. #WordsMatter. Every time I choose a kind word over a harsh word. Peace begins with me. Every time I say “please” and “thank you,” peace begins with me. Every time I pick up trash, or don’t cut in line at lunch, every time I drive safely and let cars in ahead of me. Peace begins with me. Every time I say, “I love you,” “I appreciate you.” “I’m so glad we are doing this together.” Peace begins with me. -
Seabury Hall's Alma Mater
You may have never heard our School Song–“Come, sing the praise of Seabury Hall.” And that’s okay. You could be a new student. You could have never been at an event such as Graduation in which we use the Song. In year’s past things were a little different. Once our School Song was sung frequently at Assembly. For the first 40 years of Seabury Hall’s existence, all students attended Chapel regularly as part of the school day. “Come, sing the praise of Seabury Hall” was sung frequently as part of those worship services. But why does it matter, and why do we want to spend time learning it? -
First All-School Assembly of the Year Reflection
Friends, there is a tale as old as time, a story that tells of someone called Elijah who had a wonderful and mysterious encounter with God. -
Parent Back-to-School Night 2023 Reflection
There’s a wonderful cartoon by The New Yorker’s David Sipress that pictures every educator’s worst nightmare. A teacher is at the smartboard with their back facing the class. We can see one of the students taking great delight in pushing a bubblegum bubble out of their mouth and expanding to such an extent that it overshadows the two students in front of them. It looks like it will soon reach the teacher at the front of the room. Meanwhile, the speech bubble records the teacher as saying, "Now that the person chewing gum so loudly has finally stopped, perhaps we can all pay attention to what I'm doing here." (!) -
Prayer Vigil in Response to the August 2023 Maui Fires Reflection
Food, toiletries, and medical supplies collected. Pet supplies and inflatable mattresses. Baby wipes and diapers. These are visible forms of prayer, active compassion in the face of tragedy and uncertainty. In the wake of the fires which have taken so much, life is already springing up in response.
Father Christopher Golding
Charles Sturt University - BTh
Charles Sturt University - MTh
St. Mark's National Theological Centre - DipAO
Direct: (808) 442-6148
Email: cgolding@seaburyhall.org
