UCC Launches Oklahoma Aid
In the wake of a deadly and devastating tornado Monday night in Oklahoma that killed dozens and injured hundreds, the United Church of Christ is offering prayers and has issued an appeal for funds for assistance. Gifts may also be given through your local congregation, which will be forwarded to the Hawai’i Conference for Wider Church Ministries. (Churches should acknowledge individuals and send one check for the total, payable to Hawai’i Conference UCC and marked “Tornado/Storms.”) New information about immediate and long...
read more‘Aha Pae’aina Keynoter
Allan Boesak, keynote speaker at this year’s ‘Aha Pae’aina, will speak at two other events during his stay in Hawai’i: A Community Forum on Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.–12 noon, at Keawala’i Congregational Church (5300 Makena Road, Makena, Maui) will discuss race relations within the context of South Africa, the U.S. and Hawai’i. Allan will be joined by local resource persons to address this topic. Ecumenical clergy will hear Allan speak about his current work at a gathering on Tuesday, June 18, 9 a.m. to 1...
read moreOpen Enrollment for Medical/Dental Plans
From May 15 through June 15, church employees enrolled in a health plan through the Hawai’i Conference may make changes to their coverage, transfer from one health plan to another, or join a group plan if they did not join when first eligible. For more information, contact Ann Osalvo by phone at 791-5627 or from neighbor islands at 1-800-734-7610, ext....
read morePastoral Changes
Jonathan Pak began as Interim Minister at Lili’uokalani Protestant Church on May 1. The Rev. Pak most recently served as Associate Pastor of Kawaiaha’o Church. Wally Fukunaga has resigned as Interim Minister of Pearl City Community Church. His last Sunday was May 19.
read moreStart Planned Giving in Your Church
Learn how to start a planned giving ministry in your church by attending a workshop sponsored by the Conference Stewardship Missional Team. The workshop will be presented on Tuesday, July 16, 4-7 p.m., at the Hawai’i Conference Office. Leading the workshop will be Jan Stricklin, Associate Vice President of University Advancement for Pacific University in Oregon. Cost is $25, which includes light pupu. To reserve your place, contact Diane Weible before June 30 at dweible@hcucc.org or...
read moreIn Memory: Manikis Sonis
Manikis Sonis, Pastor of ACH (Chuukese) Congregational Church, died May 12 at the age of 62. The ACH Church has been in the process of becoming a congregation of the United Church of Christ. Services will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 12 p.m. at Kalihi Baptist Church (1888 Owawa Street, Honolulu) with public viewing following the service.
read moreO’ahu Spring ‘Aha Mokupuni
The O’ahu Spring ‘Aha Mokupuni was held on May 11 at Waipahu...
read moreMeet the General Synod Delegates
Twelve delegates, two from each of the five Associations and two Associate Delegates, will represent the Hawai‘i Conference at General Synod 29 to be held June 28-July 2 in Long Beach, California. Aletha Kaohi (Kaua‘i Association) is no stranger to leadership in the Hawai‘i Conference. She currently serves as Chair of the Formation Missional Team and President of the Kaua‘i Council of Hawaiian Congregational Churches. She has also served as President of the Conference Board of Directors, President of the State Council of Hawaiian...
read moreKaua’i Spring ‘Aha Mokupuni
The Kaua’i Association Spring ‘Aha Mokupuni was held on May 3-4, at Koloa Union...
read moreGeneral Synod Orientation
Visitors attending General Synod 29 in Long Beach, California, this summer are invited to sit in on one of two orientation sessions for Synod delegates. The sessions will be held at the Conference Office on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, and again on Friday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a seat, contact Lori Yamashiro at 808-791-5645 or lyamashiro@hcucc.org. There is a $10 charge for lunch and...
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