New Books from Alban Institute

Two new books are now available from Alban Institute: • The Sounds of Our Offerings: Achieving Excellence in Church Music, by Charlotte Koreker, shares results of the study of nine congregations where congregants have actively participated in the music ministry of the church over a significant period of time. • Inside the Large Congregation, by Susan Beaumont, explores organizational and...
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In Memory: Lawrence Zdvoracek

Retired Minister Lawrence Zdvoracek, 91, died Saturday, December 17, at his home in Kaneohe. The Rev. Zdvoracek served Hanapepe Christian Church, Hauula Congregational Church, and Waikane Congregational Church during his 25 years of active ministry. Larry first came to Hawai’i in 1937 as an air warden in Kaimuki during World War II. After receiving his Masters of Divinity degree from Eden...
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Joplin Volunteer Missions

The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) are partnering with the Joplin (Missouri) Long Term Recovery Committee to coordinate volunteers to repair homes damaged by the May 2011 tornadoes. Click HERE to register a group or to find out about similar volunteer opportunities in disaster recovery in Alabama, Montana, New Orleans, and, soon,Vermont, North Dakota and other...
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Register for Church Leaders Event

The 2012 Church Leaders Event will be held Saturday, February 25, from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., at Nu’uanu Congregational Church (2651 Pali Highway). Florence Coppola, Executive for UCC National Disaster Ministries, will be the keynote speaker and will discuss how churches can prepare for disaster. In addition to disaster preparedness presentations, workshops will provide important resources for...
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2011 Offerings Reminder

Contributions to the UCC’s all-church offerings support ministries and change lives. If your church has not yet submitted Basic and Special Support offerings for the 2011 calendar year, it’s not too late! All offerings received at the Hawai’i Conference Office by Tuesday, January 10, 2012, will be included as part of your church’s 2011 contributions. If you have any questions contact...
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